Compliance/Risk Assessment Officer

Must be able to develop and maintain positive peer relationships and provide assistance in a friendly, helpful manner to all casino employees, officials and representatives of other agencies and departments. A minimum of three years’ proven experience in accounting or finance; experience related to gaming preferred or a bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a directly related field .

INDIAN PREFERENCE POLICY: Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC. Section 472).

COMPLIANCE/RISK ASSESSMENT OFFICER JOB DESCRIPTION
HAVASU LANDING CASINO


DEPARTMENT:        ADMINISTRATION
REPORTS TO:         CASINO GENERAL MANAGER

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be age 21 or older
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and pass a background check to qualify for a gaming license
• A minimum of three years’ proven experience in accounting or finance; experience related to gaming preferred or a bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a directly related field
• Strong leadership skills and customer service orientation required
• Must be able to work effectively with peers, staff members, and regulatory agency personnel
• Strong computer skills to include effective working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Strong written and oral communication skills required
• Must have ability to interpret data, records, reports, and forms
• Must have skills in researching data, identification of application of problem areas and the ability to develop, present and apply recommendations
• Must possess organizational skills in order to work within a team structured office environment and demonstrate ability to be a team player
• Must be able to develop and maintain positive peer relationships and provide assistance in a friendly, helpful manner to all casino employees, officials and representatives of other agencies and departments
• Must be able to work independently on assigned projects and be detailed oriented (written and oral)
• Must be able to understand and apply compliance regulations as set forth by Casino Management
• Must be able to deal effectively with frequent interruptions and to work on several projects simultaneously
• Must be able to carry out assignments discreetly, effectively, and efficiently in sensitive, confidential circumstances when performing all duties
• Must have ability to clearly and concisely outline recommendations (written and oral) including the ability to use good English grammar; ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure policy and procedures are kept current while continuously looking for ways to improve processes
• Document and report on audits related to NIGC MICS, Tribal Internal Controls, and other policies and procedures as directed
• Formulate and recommend corrective action based on material weaknesses in affected departments
• Review records, financial documents, forms, and interview personnel to obtain information for audits and compliance
• Prepare written reports of findings and recommendations and complete compliance files with documentation to substantiate findings
• Attend off-site training to keep up to date with rules and regulations
• Perform surveys, critiques, and evaluations of gaming departments to determine regulatory compliance
• Audit accounting and operation records, procedures, and practices to determine accuracy and compliance with accepted codes, rules, regulations, standards, ordinances, and policies affecting Casino operations
• Plan, coordinate, and execute all compliance related audits with 3rd parties including Gaming Commission, Tribal Council, External Auditors, State of California, IRS, and others
• Compile and coordinate management responses required on any exceptions noted in audits
• Understand and comply with established appearance standards
• Conduct follow-up reviews to ascertain that appropriate action has been taken on reported findings and recommendations
• Understand and comply with the attendance policy of the casino
• Issues written and oral instructions
• Assign duties and examine work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures
• Study and standardize procedures to improve efficiency

• Perform other related duties as may be assigned
• PUBLIC RELATIONS: Important attributes of any employee of the Havasu Landing Casino & Hotel, along with the official performance of duties, are personal appearance and public relations.  Each employee is expected to make every effort to be well-informed about the casino and hotel, pleasant, courteous, and cooperative, and to act in a manner to command the respect of co-workers and all other personnel.  An optimistic attitude, patience, and tolerance will help each employee in nearly all situations at the casino.