Internal Auditor

Overview:
The Internal Auditor is responsible for performing professional internal auditing work. Work involves planning, organizing, conducting and reporting the results of a variety of internal audit engagements throughout Hard Rock Ottawa. These may include performance, operational, financial and compliance audit projects; providing consulting services to the organization’s management and staff; and providing input to development of the internal audit plan.

**Responsibilities**:

- Assist in identifying and evaluating the organization’s audit risk areas and provides input to the development of the risk-based annual internal audit plan.
- Perform audit procedures, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analyzing evidence, and documenting client processes and procedures.
- Conduct interviews, review documents, develop and administer surveys, compose summary memos, and prepare working papers.
- Identify, develop, and document audit issues and recommendations for improvement using independent judgment concerning areas being reviewed.
- Communicate or assist in communicating the results of audit and consulting projects via written reports and oral presentations on a timely basis to management and the board of directors.
- Develop and maintain productive team-oriented client and staff relationships through individual contacts and group meetings.
- Pursue professional development opportunities, including external and internal training and professional association memberships, and share information gained with co-workers.
- Represents internal auditing on organizational project teams and at management meetings.
- Performs related work as assigned by audit management.
- Works under Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) regulations and comply with all applicable laws, policies and procedures, while promoting and maintaining the utmost integrity and the highest calibre of customer service.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Lives the Brand.

This job description reflects the position’s essential functions; it does not encompass all of the tasks that may be assigned.

Qualifications:
EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND CERTIFICATIONS
- University degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or other related field.
- Possesses or must be willing to obtain the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) of Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) designation.
- 3+ years of auditing or operational experience within the gaming industry.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills are required.
- Strong interpersonal skills with people at all levels of the organization and the ability to work both independently and as a team member as required.
- Possesses or is willing and able to obtain registration as a Category 2 Gaming Assistant with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.

SKILLS
- Knowledge of the Standards and Code of Ethics.
- Knowledge of management information systems terminology, concepts, and practices.
- Knowledge of contemporary risk management and control techniques and control frameworks.
- Knowledge of industry program policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
- Familiarity with the common indicators of fraud.
- Skill in conducting quality control reviews of audit work products.
- Skill in collecting and analyzing complex data, evaluating information and systems, and drawing logical conclusions.
- Considerable skill in planning and project management, and in maintaining composure under pressure while meeting multiple deadlines.
- Skill in negotiating issues and resolving problems.
- Considerable computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheet, systems documentation, audit packages, and other business software to prepare workpapers, reports, memos, summaries, and analyses.
- Considerable skill in effective verbal and written communications, including active listening skills and skill in presenting findings and recommendations for improvement.
- Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with co-workers, staff, and external contacts, and to work effectively in a professional team environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Ability to stand and sit for extended periods of time.
- Ability to walk distances.
- Ability to lift 30 to 40 lbs.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, talk or hear; and taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
- The Casino environment is hectic, fast-paced and often crowded and noisy. May be exposed to casino related environmental factors including, but not limited to excessive noise and constant exposure to general public.