Senior Auditor

Pascua Yaqui Tribe; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pascua Yaqui Tribe seeks a Senior Auditor to lead complex internal audits across enterprises, government, grants, and information systems. The role requires deep knowledge of laws and government finance principles, and includes consulting on compliance issues to tribal departments.

The candidate will oversee audit programs, document work papers, and coach ASD team members while ensuring data reliability and timely recommendations. A CIA certification path is encouraged within three years.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or closely related field; 3 years of progressively responsible auditing experience or professional certification(s) or equivalent.
• Commitment to CIA certification within 3 years of joining ASD.
• Must sign and abide by the Audit Services Department's Conflict of Interest and Code of Conduct.
• Progressive leadership or supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned audits and special projects.
• Perform independent analyses of PYT enterprises and grant administration.
• Assess compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Coordinate and lead internal audits, coaching ASD team members.
• Prepare audit reports and follow up on corrective actions.

Skills

Data analysis

Effective communication

Problem solving

Project management

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Visio

PowerPoint

Job description

The Senior Auditor performs complex level professional internal audit work, which requires extensive knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and governmental finance principles. The incumbent performs compliance and operational audits for the Pascua Yaqui Tribe’s enterprises, government, grant, and/or information systems operations. The Senior Auditor may provide consulting services on compliance issues to tribal departments.

1. Conduct and lead assigned audits and special projects as required;
2. Perform independent analyses and evaluations (operational, financial, and compliance examinations/ engagements)of PYT enterprises and grant administration(s)
3. Determine compliance with applicable policies, plans, procedures, laws, and regulations (Federal, State and Local);
4. Conclude whether PYT assets and the economical and efficient use of resources are adequately safeguarded;
5. Coordinate and lead internal audits while coaching ASD team members on various aspects of Internal Audit, including, but not limited to: 1) operations & facilities operations, 2) Health, Safety, and Environment (HS&E) risks, controls, sampling, amongst others;
6. Ensure reliability and integrity of data accuracy to support the work performed as well as conclusions reached;
7. Identify root causes of issues and assist in developing recommendations for changes;
8. Document electronic work papers in line with ASD’s standards;
9. Perform necessary research in support of reviews as requested/ required;
10. Participate in the ownership and design as well use of audit procedures for the engagement.
11. Prepare, update audit program, and internal control questionnaire as needed.
12. Coach ASD assigned team members in developing recommendations to address audit findings;
13. Assist in preparing audit reports to document findings;
14. Perform other duties of a similar nature as requested;
15. Conduct follow-up of audit results to help ensure adequacy and timeliness of corrections;
16. Assist the Director, ASD and other ASD team members during the annual risk assessment and annual audit planning;
17. Prepare and revise reports, schedule, financial analyses of findings, and recommendation;
18. Perform other duties of a similar nature as requested;
19. Perform other duties of a similar nature as requested;

Knowledge of:

• Techniques, test and sampling methods involved in conducting audits and the requirements set forth in the Internal Audit standards as defined in The IIA’s I nternational Professional Practices Framework(IPPF) Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
• COSO Internal Control Framework and concepts;
• Principles and practices of internal, financial, operational, and compliance auditing;
• Serve as a Partner to the PYT Community and its Divisions;
• The Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Tredway Commission (COSO) Internal Control Framework and concepts--2013;
• Techniques and testing methodologies required in conducting audits.
• Governmental and financial accounting principles and practices;
• Federal, State, and Local regulations dictating Grant administration principles and practices;
• Report writing principles and practices;
• Advanced mathematical concepts, including statistical analysis;
• Automated accounting systems;
• Tribal government structure and operations;
• Yaqui culture, customs, resources, and traditions and/or a willingness to learn.

Skills and Abilities:

• Analyze data and records;
• Effective writing communications;
• Controls proficient;
• Effective oral and written communications (including conducting oral presentations);
• Excellent oral and writing skills;
• Problem-solving;
• Plan and project management;
• Microsoft Windows, Word, and Excel;
• Work independently as well as in a team environment;
• Ability to think and act as a process owner;
• Capable of collaborating with fellow ASD team members and Auditees;
• Exercise strict discretion regarding confidential information;
• Apply accounting and auditing principles;
• Manage and execute multiple tasks;
• Maintain various confidential records;
• Prepare various audit and financial reports;
• Prepare audit programs, internal control questionnaires, and audit reports;
• Perform and verify mathematical computation;
• Gather, analyze, and evaluate facts and prepare and present concise oral and written reports;
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing;
• Operate a variety of office equipment, including a computer and related software applications;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with co-workers, ASD team members, Council members, and the PYT Community. Can sufficiently exchange or convey information and receive verbal and written work instructions.

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a closely related field, plus three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in auditing or a closely related field or professional certification(s), or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

This experience requires a greater level of experience and ability to work autonomously as well as in a team environment.

To successfully perform the essential duties of the job, such as those listed above and as follows:

• Commitment to a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Certification within three years (36 months) from the date of joining ASD;
• Tribal government structure and operations;
• Yaqui culture, customs, resources, and traditions and/or a willingness to learn.

• Must sign and abide by the Audit Services Department’s:
  • Conflict of Interest, as well as
  • Code of Conduct and Ethics.
  • Six (6) months of supervisory or lead experience is preferred.

Special Requirements:

• This position will require the incumbent to work non-traditional hours, nights, and weekends;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, etc.);
• Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver’s License;
• Must be eligible to apply and receive a State of Arizona Gaming License if necessary, to support Tribal Enterprise auditing efforts.