Manager Internal Audit

Tanisha Ursery

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Career Objective

Goal-oriented individual, seeking a challenging position that will allow me to utilize my skills and experience.

Professional Experience

Pinnacle Entertainment

Regional Internal Audit Manager May 2016 – Present Baton Rouge, LA

• Supervises five properties within the states of Louisiana and Mississippi to provide guidance and oversight to the audit team to ensure audits are well planned, executed, and reported to property management.

• Assist in recruiting, training, motivating, and evaluating the performance of Internal Auditors and Senior Internal Auditors.

• Investigate discrepancies, identify operational improvements, and effectively communicate the results to the Director of Internal Audit and management through verbal and written communication.

• Developed strong and consistent working relationships with property management that offer valuable interaction opportunities to enhance audit focus, execution and alignment with operational strategies.

Desert Diamond Casino

Internal Audit Manager April 2015 – May 2016

Tucson, AZ

• Evaluates risks, plan audits, evaluate current and develops new audit programs and checklists.

• Supervises and coaches audit staff in the performance of assigned audits and timely follow-up on responses to audit findings.

• Compares elements of the Internal Control System to Gaming Office Minimum Internal Control Standards and other regulatory requirements.

• Analyzes complex procedures, transactions and data, observe transactions and activities, interview gaming operation personnel, review and test documentation, and document in detail work performed through electronic work paper practices in a neat and organized manner.

• Identifies weaknesses in Internal Controls, areas for process improvement and opportunities for cost savings or process improvements and suggest recommendations for improvements. Parx Casino

Senior Internal Auditor October 2014 – April 2015

Bensalem, PA

• Conduct operational reviews and recommends policy, procedural and operational changes to improve departmental efficiencies.

• Work assignments are completed with minimal supervision from the Internal Audit Director.

• Evaluates risks, plan audits, evaluate current and develops new audit programs and checklists.

• Identifies weaknesses in Internal Controls, areas for process improvement and opportunities for cost savings or process improvements and suggest recommendations for improvements. Wells Fargo

Accountant 4 (Temporary) Sept 2014 – October 2014

St. Louis, MO

• Create documentation for new controls

• Facilitate new audit process

SunEdison

Sr Auditor (Temporary) May 2014 – August 2014

St. Peters, MO

• Support management with the development and maintenance of key controls identified for Sarbanes-Oxley.

• Work on assigned projects and develop risk/control assessments, audit programs, and work plans based on project objectives.

• Identify document and test controls.

• Document issues and communicate with site management. Argosy Alton Casino

Internal Audit Manager January 2012 – March 2014

Senior Internal Auditor June 2008 – January 2012

-Alton, IL

• Plans and conducts financial and operational audits.

• Perform an annual risk assessment and develop audit scope.

• Document the observations of the Accounting and Internal Control System, and perform tests of compliance and SOX.

• Organize and conduct audits of casino and property operations for compliance with state regulations, Company Internal Controls, Sarbanes-Oxley controls and industry best practices

• Develop the written audit reports and appropriate recommendations to present to the Internal Audit Director

• Investigate irregularities and recommend corrective measures

• Presents audit results to the Company management in the exit interview

• Track and follow-up progression of implementation of corrective action on deficiencies

• Review and sign-off on the Internal Control changes Missouri State Auditor’s Office May 2007 – June 2008 Staff Auditor

-Jefferson City, MO

• Performed state-wide financial statements audit on federal grants for Department of Social Services.

• Conducted financial, compliance, and performance audits resulting in improved controls and operating efficiency.

• Review and test controls to ensure compliance.

• Present findings and recommendations to management on improving internal controls.

• Prepare and organize work papers to show the results of audit examinations. Education

Webster University St. Louis, MO

Masters Business Administration GPA 3.67

University of Phoenix – Earth City, MO

Business and Administration-Accounting GPA 3.5

Certification

Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

Computer Skills

• Excellent proficiency with computers as well as all Microsoft Office products.

• AS/400

• CCH TeamMate

• ACL Audit Command Language

• IDEA Data Analysis Software

• ACSC (Casino Data Management Systems)

• SharePoint

Organizations and Affiliations

Member of the Certified Fraud Examiners

Member of Institute of Internal Auditors

In Pursuit of CIA

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