Internal Auditor

Job Number: 24-726

Job Type: Full Time Regular

Department:
Revenue/Internal Audit

City:
Sacaton, AZ

Location:

525 W, Gu U Ki Road

Area of Interest:
Auditing

Salary/ Hourly Rate: $56,957.00 - $70,457.00 Salary

Tribal Driving Permit

Required:

Yes

The Internal Auditor performs program and compliance related audits of the Gila River Indian Community’s activities to ensure adequate internal controls are in place to safeguard the Community’s resources and that programs are functioning in compliance with all policies, procedures, resolutions, ordinances, laws and regulations.

• Perform financial, program, and compliance audits of Tribal departments, authorities, entities and enterprises to include tribal funds, contracts, and grants.
• Develop and execute audit programs and prepares detailed audit work-papers.
• Prepare written reports of audit and audit findings to include audit recommendations.
• Perform compliance testing of financial transactions and program operations, under direct supervision, to ensure conformance with approved regulations, policies, procedures, grant requirements and ordinances.
• Assist with installation of internal control procedures.
• Assist with responsibility for compliance with Gila River Indian Community’s internal control policy and procedures as it relates to position’s job description overview.
• Assist in coordinating responses to audit findings by external auditors, monitors, evaluators, etc.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of accounting, auditing or fiscal operations in a government setting.
• Knowledge of budgeting and financial administration.
• Knowledge of internal control concepts in a governmental accounting setting.
• Ability to analyze significant interrelationships involving contracts and numerical data.
• Ability to interpret policies, regulations, contract provisions and ordinances.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare reports.
• Strong analytical skills and demonstrated skills as a self-starter.
• Experience with automated financial reporting systems such as revenue/expenditure summaries, trial balances, income statements, and balance sheet statements.
• Extensive PC experience with computer applications, IE, Microsoft Windows, Excel, Access and Word.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, Community Officials and the public.
• Ability to perform all physical requirements of the position; agree to maintain a drug‑free workplace.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Accounting or closely related field and two (2) years business experience that includes exposure to financial records, preparing written reports, analysis with six (6) months audit experience.

• Licensed as a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Government Auditing Professional or Certified Fraud Examiner preferred.
• Required to pass a background check.
• Required to obtain a Tribal Operator’s permit. Valid state driver’s license with a current proof of driving record for the past 39 months will be required to qualify for a tribal driving permit. Proof of driving record must be submitted with application and must not be more than 60 days old from the date of submission of the application.

Non‑Supervisory, Salaried Position

Reports to Director or designee