Company name:
Harrah's Atlantic City
Job title:
Auditor
Date Job Added:
21:11:55, 10.01.10
Complete job description:
Job Title : Staff Auditor
Department : Audit
Property : Harrah's Atlantic City
Shift : Day
Status : Full-Time

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Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. is the world's largest provider of branded casino entertainment. Since its beginning in Reno, Nevada almost 70 years ago, Harrah's has grown through development of new properties, expansions and acquisitions. On June 13, 2005, Harrah's Entertainment acquired Caesars Entertainment, Inc. and now owns or manages through various subsidiaries more than 54 casinos in five countries, primarily under the Harrah's, Caesars and Horseshoe brand names. With nearly 4 million square feet of casino space, more than 40,000 hotel rooms and nearly 70,000 employees, the Harrah's portfolio is the most diverse in the gaming industry. Harrah's Entertainment is focused on building loyalty and value with its customers through a unique combination of great service, excellent products, unsurpassed distribution, operational excellence and technology leadership.

Job Description:
Reporting to the Manager, the Staff Auditor is responsible for performing or assisting in the planning and execution of compliance, financial, financial, and operational audits, and special projects. Experienced staff auditors may lead a team of auditors in performing audit activities. This individual regularly interacts with mid-level management to discuss potentially contentious issues and recommend improved business practices.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Perform or assist in the planning and execution of compliance, financial, and operational audits of business operations at various Harrah's properties, with primary focus at Atlantic City, NJ. This includes the following functions:

* Assess compliance with governmental and jurisdictional regulatory requirements, financial accounting and auditing standards, and company policies to ensure company assets are safeguarded.
* Examine and evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of information systems and business controls
* Compare and contrast property controls with regulatory requirements and generally expected internal controls
* Assist in creating audit programs for new company/property initiatives
* Identify and document business processes and controls in order to evaluate risks and compensating controls
* Assist in providing advisory and consulting services to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and utilization of company assets
* Assist in assuring audit practices conform to department and professional standards
* Contribute to a strong relationship with property mid-management and staff
* Lead or facilitate meetings with guidance from more senior staff to discuss audit findings and consulting services with top levels of management
* Assist in performing a wide variety of ad hoc special projects that may include collaboration with mid-level corporate or property management
* Assist in the training and development of new staff

Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* Must be eligible for occupational (gaming) licensing in various gaming jurisdictions, primarily at Atlantic City, NJ, with the ability to travel to those locations
* Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to comfortably communicate to all levels of management
* Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles/standards, and faimiliarity with various computer systems and applications
* Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently in a changing environment
* Must possess highly developed analytical skills and the ability to think creatively about ways to analyze casino, hotel, and retail operations

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers and employees. Ability to communicate one-on-one and to groups to explain policies and procedures, and to persuade others to accept or adopt a specific opinion or action. Ability to effectively present information and/or a convincing argument to executives.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Four-year degree in accounting, business, or related discipline from accredited college or university, or four-year degree with sufficient courses in accounting and auditing required. CPA, CIA and/or advanced degree (MBA, MS) a plus.

OTHER:
Periodic travel of approximately 5-10% may be required.

Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or marital status.

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