Assurance Specialist

Perform planning, organizing, leading, and reporting on scheduled audit projects. Provide oversight to team members on a project basis. Evaluate internal controls, identify risks, develop, and perform audit tests and communicate results to internal and external management. 

Responsibilities

• Performs complex and/or high-profile audit projects effectively.
• Leads project engagement planning activities, develops scope and audit objectives for complex audit projects. 
• Leads meetings and process walkthroughs with audit clients to develop an understanding of the business processes and responsibilities.
• Performs research to identify and understand relevant business policies, regulatory requirements, etc. impacting the audited area, business function or process.
• Prepares a risk assessment to detail the risk and control structure of the audited area, business function or process.
• Develops and oversees the execution of a test plan designed to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of controls in mitigating the identified risks.
• Reviews testing to ensure work papers and audit results are complete and accurate, support the conclusions reached and meet department standards.
• Drafts audit reports which include relevant findings of audited areas, business functions and processes.
• Communicates audit results, identified issues and improvement opportunities to audit client and management.
• Provides frequent updates to audit management on audit progress. 
• Performs issue follow up as assigned.
• Performs special projects or investigations as requested. 
• Assists audit management in consulting with clients on efficient and effective internal control approaches.
• Establishes practical budgets and explains variances.
• Promotes team accountability to budgets, time lines and work quality.
• Maintains competence through continued professional education.
• Provides project performance evaluations of applicable team members.
• Assists management with the annual risk assessment and audit plan preparation.
• Manage multiple projects without having direct supervisory responsibilities
• Work is primarily performed in a climate-controlled office setting.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field and eight plus (8+) years of related experience (Internal or External Auditing or equivalent discipline) or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Ability to obtain and maintain licensing by the appropriate gaming authority.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft office products.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply the International Professional Practices Framework for Internal Audit.

About the TeamCherokee Nation Businesses is a dynamic company that drives growth and innovation for the Cherokee Nation, the largest Native American tribe in the United States and our sole shareholder. As the holding company of our diverse family of businesses, we offer exciting opportunities for those who are committed to our values and passionate about advancing our mission and your career. Our employees are part of something bigger. Every day, we explore new ways to grow the company and contribute to the success of the Cherokee Nation - improving the lives of our tribal citizens and the communities we are a part of. If you're looking for a career where you can make an impact, contribute to growth and be a part of something meaningful, CNB is a place where you can thrive.