Job Title : Manager Internal Audit
Department : Audit
Property : Horseshoe Southern Indiana
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:
SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Director of Internal Audit, the Manager of Internal Audit is responsible for leading a team in assuring the effective planning and execution of compliance, financial, and operational audits and special projects at various locations. This person interacts with mid-to-senior level management to discuss and resolve potentially contentious issues and recommend improved business practices.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
* Manage internal audit activities, including the effective planning and execution of compliance, financial, and operational audits of business operations at various Harrah’s properties, with primary focus at Elizabeth, IN and Metropolis, IL.
* Research and develop practical solutions and business improvements
* Assist in the annual and ongoing risk assessment process
* Assess the risk associated with potential compliance program failure and apply appropriate resources
* Provide regulatory interpretations and apply accounting, auditing, and regulatory requirements in the casino and corporate environments
* Lead, manage, or perform special project activities, and provide consulting and advisory services to clients
* Effectively communicate appropriate business improvement recommendations orally and in writing to various levels of management
* Liaise with management, regulators, and independent accountants to assure objectives are met
* Offer input and demonstrate commitment to the long-term advancement of the audit function
* Assist with hiring, training, developing, mentoring and evaluating job performance for professional staff
* Assist Director in department administration, including audit plan development, performance analysis, and resource management

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage a team of professional staff in the performance of internal audit, fraud prevention, and consulting activities.
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 licensing in various gaming jurisdictions, primarily at Elizabeth, IN and Metropolis, IL.
* Excellent leadership, time management, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
* Ability to influence and motivate others
* Excellent knowledge of casino accounting and auditing principles/standards, regulatory requirements, company policies, computer systems, PC applications
* Ability to travel to various locations

EDUCATION and/or 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. Five or more years of internal audit, public accounting or related business experience, with a minimum of two years of managerial or supervisory experience. CPA, CIA, and/or advanced degree (MBA, MS) preferred. Training experience in a corporate or operational environment required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complains 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.

ANALYTICAL AND REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to read, analyze and interpret financial reports. Ability to accept ambiguous circumstances and take action where answers to a problem are not readily apparent. Ability to analyze information, problems, situations, practices or procedures to: define the problem or objective, identify relevant concerns or factors, identify patterns, tendencies and relationships, formulate logical and objective conclusions, recognize alternatives and their implications. Skill in managing multi-faceted projects to a successful conclusion. Ability to multi-task.

OTHER:
Periodic travel of approximately 15% to 20% 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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