Internal Auditor - Tohono O'odham Nation

The position is located in Sells, AZ.

Position Summary:

Under limited supervision, examines, plans and executes internal audits in accordance with accepted professional standards to determine compliance with departmental policies and procedures and adherence to applicable laws and regulations; evaluates processes and controls and communicates findings with management; performs operational, financial, and information system audits and prepares audit reports to ensure compliance with required controls.

The work is normally reviewed upon completion to ensure compliance with general organization/department goals, policies and procedures. Major work activities are covered by procedures or guidelines permitting flexibility in selecting methods to utilize and procedures to follow, determination of work priorities, and the planning and coordination of projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Depending on area of assignment, incumbent may not be required to perform some of the duties listed below.):

• Improves staff effectiveness by coaching, counseling, training and recommending disciplinary action for employee; plans, delegates, monitors, and appraises job tasks and results in a timely manner.
• Reviews internal controls and ensures compliance, based on set standards.
• Develops auditing procedures and work plans.
• Audits operational processes, claims and products of all operational departments and teams.
• Applies internal control methods and assesses exposure resulting from ineffective or missing controls.
• Recommends appropriate remediation.
• Documents relevant facts and information that support the work performed and conclusions drawn so other reviewers can follow the auditor's logic and methodology.
• Maintains detailed records/files of all auditing requests.
• Executes detailed audit procedures, including reviewing transactions, documents, records, reports, and policy and procedures for accuracy and effectiveness.
• Conducts audits for management to assess effectiveness of controls, accuracy of financial records, and efficiency of operations; initiates the audit process by meeting with senior management staff of the organization/department to be audited; examines records of departments and interviews workers to ensure recording of transactions and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Inspects accounting systems to determine their efficiency and protective value.
• Reviews records pertaining to material assets, such as equipment and buildings, and staff to determine degree to which they are utilized.
• Analyzes data obtained for evidence of deficiencies in controls, duplication of effort, extravagance, fraud, or lack of compliance with laws, government regulations, and management policies or procedures.
• Prepares reports of findings and recommendations for management.
• Conducts special studies for management, such as those required to discover mechanics of detected fraud and to develop controls for fraud prevention as required.
• Audits employer business records for governmental agency to determine unemployment insurance premiums, liabilities, and employer compliance with state tax laws.
• Interviews appropriate personnel, accumulate, verify and analyze available data; observes actual practices and evaluates functional operational techniques; and identifies existing or potential problem areas.
• Conducts audit examinations of other entities outside of the Executive Branch in cases where special requests are made and appropriate authorizations are given, as required.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned and contributes to a team effort.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the Tohono O'odham culture, customs, and traditions.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, tribal laws, regulations and requirements.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS).
• Knowledge of standard principles, theory, and practices of accounting.
• Skill in supervising and evaluating assigned staff.
• Skill in analyzing problems, projecting consequences, identifying solutions, and implementing recommendations.
• Skill in providing superior customer service to external and internal customers.
• Skill in preparing, reviewing, and analyzing operational and financial reports.
• Skill in budget preparation and administration.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.
• Ability to research and interpret applicable federal, state, county and local laws, regulations, and requirements.
• Ability to proficiently operate various word-processing, spreadsheets, database, and flow-charting software programs.
• Ability to work independently and meet strict time lines.
• Ability to apply auditing and accounting knowledge to the wide variety of policies, practices and systems found in a large and complex governmental organization, and to evaluate compliance with requirements.
• Ability to interact and maintain good working relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to communicate efficiently, effectively, and tactfully both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to maintain privileged confidential information.
• Ability to work independently and meet strict time lines.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or closely related field, and three years' work experience in auditing, or an equivalent combination of training, education, and work experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of this position.

Licenses, Certifications, Special Requirements:

• Must be certified by the Arizona Department of Gaming and/or Licensed by the Tohono O'odham Nation before hire.
• Upon recommendation for hire, a criminal background check is required to determine suitability for hire, including a 39-month Motor Vehicle Record.
• May require possessing and maintaining a valid driver's license, (no DUIs or major traffic citations within the last three years).
• If required, must meet the Tohono O'odham Nation tribal employer's insurance requirements to receive a driver's permit to operate program vehicles.
• Based on the department's needs, incumbents may be required to demonstrate fluency in both the Tohono O'odham Language and English as a condition of employment.