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The Workpapers
Inside this issue:
President’s Message 1
Meeting Announcement 2
ACL User Group / Member Profile
3
Historical Highlights Vol.1 4-5
Chapter Committees / Community Relations / Welcome New Members
6
IIA Webinars /
IIA Research Foundation
7
IIA OKC Seminar 8
Employment Opportunities 9-14
Officer/Governor Listing 15
September 2012
Institute of Internal Auditors
Tulsa Chapter
President’s Message
Hello Fellow Auditors! Now that the kids are all back to school and everyone is done vacationing, it’s time to get down to brass tacks and get back to work!!! I hope everyone had a great summer. Kip has been busy planning a great year of programs for us all to participate in this coming year and I am excited for all of the great activities we will have. Our first meeting will be on September 13th at ONEOK Field with registration beginning at 11:30. Tim Fawcett with Stinnett & Associates will be presenting on “Controlled User-Developed Applications”, so block your calendar and plan on attending. It will be great to see everyone again after the long hot summer. Please see additional details about the meeting and registration options in this newsletter. We are again offering advanced purchase luncheon tickets and those are ON SALE NOW. Please take advantage of the discounted pricing and convenience of these advanced tick-ets! Thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers who have stepped up to help us out with our Committee Chair positions. We have filled all of our remaining Committee Chair positions except for Webmaster and are hoping to find someone soon who would like to contribute by managing our local chapter’s website. Please let us know if you would like to volunteer. If you are interested in additional CPEs without the headache of air travel and lodging, our neighboring chapter in Oklahoma City is hosting a seminar in October and we have includ-ed details in this newsletter. Check it out! I hope to see everyone on September 13th! Jason
ADVANCE DISCOUNT TICKETS ON SALE NOW!!!! Here’s how it works…
The Perks: Any Company or individual IIA member can purchase as many -or as few– tick-ets as they would like for the 2012-2013 season at $23 per ticket, $2 discount. The Rules: Tickets are to be used by IIA members for the regularly schedule monthly meetings, which are September through May. Tickets can also be used for the Joint Meeting in December. Unused tickets expire after the May meeting and can not be rolled over to the 2013-2014 season. Tickets can not be applied toward other IIA events including seminars or conferences. Advance Discount Tickets must be purchased in advance. Pay-ment for tickets may be made at the door only upon prior request and confirmation from the Treasurer (Heather Maher at [email protected] or 918-732-1340). Sale of Advance Discount Tickets begins immediately and ends no later than Wednesday, October 31, 2012.
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General Meeting Announcement
Controlling User-Developed Applications Tim Fawcett, CISA, CISSP
IT Audit Manager at Stinnett & Associates
This presentation will cover guidance provided in GTAG-14, Auditing User-developed Applications (UDAs), with emphasis on techniques that can be used to provide control over Excel Spreadsheets. The presentation will discuss the process of identifying and auditing key user developed applications, and will provide some direction on methods management can employ to identify key UDAs and ensure appropriate controls exist around data and calculations.
TOPIC: Controlling User-Developed Applications WHERE: ONEOK Field (Enter by Ticket Office) 201 N. Elgin Tulsa, OK 74120 WHEN: Thursday, September 13, 2012 AGENDA: Registration: 11:30 AM Lunch and Speaker: Noon ACL User Group Meeting: 1:00 PM RESERVATION DEADLINE Monday, September 10, 2012 PRICES: Members $25 Guests $30 Students $10 Retired/Unemployed $12 VEGETARIAN OPTION: Available upon request. Note when registering. CONTACT: Andrea Harman [email protected] Phone: 918.728.3300
ADVANCED PURCHASE TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!!
Contact Heather Maher for more details at
Tim is a Manager with Stinnett & Associates, LLC and has over ten years of internal and external audit experience focusing on IT systems and controls. He has been responsible for managing IT process improvement projects, IT General Controls (ITGC) reviews, IT security assessments, IT risk assessments, and controls optimization for clients in a varie-ty of industries. Tim has also led Stinnett teams in performing IT Internal Audits and Sar-banes-Oxley compliance activities. He has been a key resource on specialized projects including computer security and spreadsheet control assessments. Prior to joining Stinnett, Tim was a manager in the Systems and Process Assurance prac-tice for PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) working on and managing audits of Internal Con-trols over Financial Reporting, including compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley require-ments. His focus was on both IT-related and financial control activities for several clients in the banking, energy, and manufacturing industries. Tim has also held positions as an Information Systems Auditor at The Hertz Corporation and BlueCross and BlueShield of Oklahoma. Tim has served local professional organizations in multiple capacities including serving as the 2011 President of the Tulsa ISACA Chapter. Tim holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Management Information Systems from Oklahoma State University. He is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
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ACL User Group
SEPTEMBER MEETING
WHERE:
ONEOK Field, Brady & Elgin
Enter by Ticket Office
WHEN:
1pm Thursday,
September 13th, 2012
Directly following the IIA general
meeting.
COST:
General Meeting Attendee $0
IIA Member/Student $5
IIA Nonmember $10
CPE(s): 1
CONTACT:
Jennifer Goines
The ACL User Group is user-run, user-administered, and inde-pendent of ACL.
DESKTOP 9.3 DELIVERS! Using ACL v9.3 yet? You should be as it’s packed with improvements you can leverage immediately! This release includes improved usability with new script editor features and filter & command line functions in the right click menu, as well as completely new functions allowing for greater fraud detection. You’ll get the full scoop during this informative overview, Q&A and Acerno Demo. Facilitator(s): FLORIAN JACOBS – Pre-Sales Consultant JORDAN MCCORMICK - Account Manager
Member Profiles—Jason Downs
Jason Downs, 2012-2013 President, and family Jason Downs is an Internal Audit Specialist with Magellan Mid-
stream Partners and a Certified Internal Auditor. Jason has been a
member of the IIA since 2001, a CIA since 2007, and currently
serves as the Tulsa Chapter President. Jason graduated from Okla-
homa State University in 1999 with an Accounting degree. After
graduating from OSU, he went to work for Tax and Accounting
Software Corp (TaascForce) where he not only gained some indis-
pensable experience as a professional; he also met his beautiful
wife, Lesli. He currently lives in Sand Springs with Lesli, and two
sons, Kale and Lincoln. They are also expecting another boy in
late October who is affectionately referred to as “3D” until they
decide on a name. When away from work, he enjoys being a Dad,
spending time with his family, attending OSU football and basket-
ball games, Mountain Biking and Woodworking.
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Tulsa Chapter IIA Historical Highlights Vol. 2
Over the years since formation of the Tulsa Chapter in 1947, many individuals have
contributed their time and energy demonstrating the IIA motto of: “Progress through Sharing”. As part of the celebration of the Tulsa Chapter’s 65th Anniversary this year, the Chapter members, officers, and
governors would like to honor all Tulsa Chapter past presidents and their employers.
Thank you all for your commitment to the Tulsa Chapter and all you have done to make the Tulsa Chap-
ter what it is today.
A complete listing of Tulsa Chapter Presidents is included on the page 5. Ron Maxwell, CIA, CFE Historian, Tulsa Chapter IIA The Chapter President currently performs these responsibilities: 1. Serve as the main point of contact between the chapter and the District Representative (DR). 2. Serve as the main point of contact between the chapter and the IIA Headquarters (HQ). 3. Preside at all meetings of the chapter, the board of governors, and the nominating committee. 4. Enforce the Bylaws of both The IIA and the chapter. 5. Appoint all chapter committee chairpersons and committee members, except as limited by the Chapter By-
laws. 6. Establish chapter goals based on input from other officers and committee chairpersons. 7. Identify and implement services for chapter members to serve the needs of the membership. 8. Ensure a succession plan by identifying future leaders for local and international positions. 9. Chair a transitional meeting at the end of the chapter year to transition outgoing and incoming officers.
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The Institute of Internal Auditors – Tulsa Chapter Presidents
Name Employer Year Served
Neil Miller Dowell Incorporated 1947-48
John S. Kolstad Oklahoma Natural Gas Company 1948-49
Allen E. Howard Stanolind Oil & Gas Co. 1949-50
Carl J. Senger Warren Petroleum Co. 1950-51
Wallace R. Gilchrist Service Pipeline Co. 1951-52
M.B.T. Davies Deep Rock Oil Corporation 1952-53
Lon E. Teverbaugh 1953-54
Helmer O. Buoen Oklahoma Natural Gas Company 1954-55
W. R. Miller Skelly Oil Company 1955-56
C.F. Williams Service Pipe Line Company 1956-57
Ralph E. Benson Sinclair Oil and Gas Company 1957-58
A.V. Clayton Gulf Oil Corporation 1958-59
King W. Smith Warren Petroleum Corporation 1959-60
Cecil E. Potts 1960-61
J.A. Schrameck Douglas Aircraft Co. 1961-62
Ross W. Elliott Crescent Petroleum Corporation 1962-63
Ellis W. Berry Warren Petroleum Corporation 1963-64
Wilfred A. Ronck Sunray DX Oil Co. 1963-65
Marcus J. Federer Pan American Petroleum Corp. 1965-66
W.E. Casement Skelly Oil Co. 1966-67
J.A. Myer, Jr. Oklahoma Natural Gas Company 1967-68
J.C. Matthews Dowel Div. of Dow Chemical 1968-69
Ted B. Meldahl Shell Oil Co. 1969-70
G.D. Cantrell First National Bank & Trust Co. 1970-71
James J. Hoffman Sun Oil Company 1971-72
J.V. Waggoner Standard Oil Company (Indiana) 1972-73
J.J. Lawson Public Service Co. of Oklahoma 1973-74
C.W. Harris Cities Service Company 1974-75
J.C. Vaughn Coopers & Lybrand 1975-76
Bernie G. Cheatwood Oklahoma Natural Gas Company 1976-77
Bob E. Hyer, Jr. MAPCO, Inc. 1977-78
Jess C. Mitchell Telex Corporation 1978-79
Tom Fanning Getty Oil Company 1979-80
Name Employer Year Served
Leon Bethea Cities Service Company 1980-81
R.P. Arnold Phillips Petroleum 1981-82
Joe Beaver Oklahoma Natural Gas Co. 1982-83
Billy J. Thompson Standard Oil Company 1983-84
A.T. Melton Bank of Oklahoma 1984-85
Cam McFadyen T.D. Williamson, Inc. 1985-86
Dick Dube Banks of Mid-America 1986-87
Thomas Luccock Occidental Petroleum 1987-88
Bill Weaver Banc Oklahoma Corp. 1988-89
Gordon Nielsen University of Tulsa 1989-90
Mary Moser Amoco Corporation 1990-91
Brian Lehman CITGO Petroleum Company 1991-92
Joey Martin MAPCO, Inc. 1992-93
Philip Wood City of Tulsa 1993-94
Cathy Criswell City of Tulsa 1994-95
Doug Quinn Phillips Petroleum 1995-96
Lynn Johnson Blue Cross Blue Shield 1996-97
Lee Roberts Phillips Petroleum 1997-98
Ron Maxwell City of Tulsa 1998-99
Russell Nantz CFS, Inc. 1999-00
Jane Burns Phillips Petroleum 2000-01
Cindy Crawley CITGO Petroleum 2001-02
Pam Mann Nordam 2002-03
Jody Riner Phillips Petroleum 2003-04
Kevin Weast Dollar Thrifty 2004-05
Melinda Stinnett Stinnett & Associates 2005-06
Terry Cloud Nordam 2006-07
Chris Carter ONEOK 2007-08
Wilson VanTine Phillips Petroleum 2008-09
David Losacco Stinnett & Associates 2008-10
Adam Studie CN Businesses 2010-11
Dustin Dye CN Businesses 2011-12
Jason Downs Magellan LP 2012-13
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES !!! GET INVOLVED!!
Opportunities include committee chair position below and members for all committees listed on page 15. Webmaster/Website To maintain the chapter Website as a repository of information that will create public awareness of the internal auditing profession, The IIA, the chapter and the accomplishments of its members designed to generate favorable interest in internal auditing and enhance the professional image of the chapter and the profession. If you are interested in volunteering for the Tulsa—IIA Chapter or would like further information about the Chapter Committees and volunteering oppor-tunities, please contact Jason Downs, President ([email protected]) or Kip Bloss, 1st Vice President ([email protected]).
Chapter Committees
Community Relations
When you use reusable bags to bag your groceries at Reasor's, you save 6 cents off your total purchase per reusable bag. Now you can chose to pass
the savings onto those in need. Inform your cashier you would like to donate your savings to the Food for Kids program at the Food Bank and all proceeds will benefit children in your area. Help feed kids while helping the environ-
ment.
If you are interested in volunteering with our Community Relations Committee, contact Kendra Allen at [email protected].
Welcome New Members
Cherokee Nation Businesses Tressa Rush Brittney Brown Brennan Rowe Hannah Forrester Capital One Financial Angela Goossen
Phillips 66 Erica Smith Amanda Staley Kayla Butler Chris Fields Helmerich & Payne John Cook
Restaurant Week September 8-16 - Benefiting the CFBEO Food For Kids program. Find more details and partici-pating restaurants across the Tulsa area at Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma’s website, www.cfbeo.org.
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Members-Only Webinars for 1 hour CPE each: September 18, 2012: Career Management Best Practices: Are You Positioning Yourself for Maximum Success?, Noon—1:00 p.m. CT December 18, 2012: Building a Better Internal Auditor: Key Competencies for 2013 and Beyond, Noon—1:00 p.m. CT
Select the webinar you are interested in for more details and registration.
Certifications
IIA Research Foundation
The IIA Research Foundation is a powerhouse of information em-powering internal audit practition-ers. The Foundation provides groundbreaking research conduct-ed by thought leaders in the pro-fession. The Foundation has been a driving force behind the evolution of the profession, and has delivered: Over 200 research reports covering a full spectrum of issues facing the profession Hundreds of internal audit publications, tools, and reference materials accessible through The IIA Research
Foundation Bookstore Global research that can be leveraged for future projects such as the 2010 Common Body of Knowledge (CBOK)
Study Grants and awards that support research by students, educators, IIA chapters and Institutes, and other curious
minds looking to make a meaningful contribution to our profession. There are many ways to support the internal audit profession through research and education. The Foundation is funded by voluntary contributions from IIA members, Institutes, and chapters. To make a donation, visit their web-site here. If you are interested in the Research Committee or have suggestions for research topics, please contact our
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IIA OKC Seminar (Early Bird Deadline 8/31/12)
High Impact Auditing and Fraud Issues &
Answers (2 Days/16 CPEs) Date: October 3-4, 2012
This seminar will be held at the New Devon Energy Tower! Registration fee includes 16 hours CPE, course materi-als, continental breakfast, buffet lunch and parking for each day. Early-Bird pricing ends 08/31/12. See pricing schedule below:
Seminar Overview: Every day, the expectations placed on professional internal auditors are on the rise. Execu-tives, managers and board members expect that audit groups possess the ability to meet the ever-changing needs of the business while being an effective part of the organization's fight against fraud. This two-day seminar will cover proven ideas that can dramatically increase the daily effectiveness and perceived value of the internal audit team and provide insightful instruction for auditors to learn the skills necessary to respond appropriately and effectively to fraud challenges.
Day 1: High Impact Auditing
The High Impact Environment
Value driven audit scheduling and planning
High Impact Audit Areas
The power of continuous auditing and monitoring
Effectively addressing "Human Risk"
Determining "how well" an operation is performed
Using 'Root Cause Analysis' principles
Attributes of High Impact Findings
Developing and reporting ideas that sell
Anticipating and deflecting opposition to audit ideas
Understanding third-party business risks
Developing a reputation that is so strong – everyone
wants to be audited!
FACILITATOR BIOGRAPHY: John Hall is the president of Hall Consulting, Inc. He specializes in skills training pro-grams and conference presentations for management groups, internal auditors, CPAs, and professional associa-tions. Mr. Hall has 35 years of experience as a consultant, speaker, auditor and business owner. He has worked in senior leadership in public accounting, internal auditing, and Fortune 100 corporate management positions.
REGISTRATION/CANCELLATION DEADLINE: September 28, 2012, 12:00 (noon) If you encounter problems registering online or need to cancel your registration, please contact Kristi Cooper (405-429-5944 or e-mail) by the advertised deadline. "No shows" and late cancellations will be billed.
Address: Devon Energy Center Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
73102 Map and Directions
MEMBER STATUS BY 08/31/12 AFTER 08/31/12
MEMBER PRICING $350.00 $450.00
NON-MEMBER PRICING $450.00 $550.00
16 hours of CPE available. Register by August 31st and
save $100!
Day 2: Fraud Issues & Answers
The auditor's role in fraud risk management
What the professional standards say
Fraud Prevention: helping management create
an anti-fraud environment
Fraud risk assessment during audit planning
Creating a fraud risk inventory for your organiza-
tion
Fraud discovery skills for internal auditors
Fraud examples and the impact on audit plan-
ning, work programs and controls
Monitoring suggestions
The internal auditor's role in investigations
Helping management correct control weakness-
es
Available Spaces: 40 Register for this Event
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Employment Opportunities
Bank of Oklahoma has an immediate opening for a Senior Auditor in Tulsa. The Senior Auditor is primarily responsible for the planning, performance and documentation of fieldwork and
identification of issues for assigned audits to ensure that appropriate controls exist and procedures are in com-pliance with BOKF standards. Provides support to other members of the Audit Department to help them carry out their assigned audits and other tasks, and addresses other audit related issues in areas throughout the Bank, as requested.
CIA or CPA certification preferred. Please visit the BOK Career Center for a full job description https://oklahoma-bokf.icims.com/jobs/5758/job . You may also contact Ann Morgan, Recruiting Manager, at (918) 619-1083 with further questions.
If your company has current job openings and would like to publish in our monthly Chapter Newsletter or on our website,
please send information or questions to our Placement Chairperson, Ashley Matson, ([email protected]).
Please include the following:
your company logo (if you would like it included) a brief description of the position, qualifications, and responsibilities
contact information
Employment Opportunities List:
Company Opportunity Reference
1. Bank of Oklahoma Senior Auditor Page 9
2. WPX Energy Lead Information Systems Auditor** Page 10
3. Helmerich & Payne Internal Auditor** Page 10
4. Cherokee Nation Businesses IT Audit Project Lead** Page 11
5. Cherokee Nation Businesses Staff Audit I, II, & III Page 12
6. Williams Risk Control Specialist II Page 13
7. Samson Resources Staff Accountant—Corporate Reporting** Page 14
** Denotes a new position listing since the previous newsletter.
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Employment Opportunities Continued
Lead Information Systems Auditor
The Lead Auditor will primarily lead and assist with performing internal audits executed in conformance with the IPPF and IIA Standards. Sec-ondarily, this position will evaluate financial process controls including review of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) related control design, documentation, and performance of test procedures related to controls over financial
reporting.
The Lead Auditor position will join a team whose task is to collaborate with management using COSO tools to identify and assess risks and controls in key processes across the company. Particular emphasis will be placed on identifying and assessing risks to business objectives, defining project scope, planning, coordinating, executing, and successfully concluding audits. The scope of projects will range across operational, technical and financial
groups and you will be expected to interact with all levels of the organization.
Requirements:
The successful candidate will possess five or more years in IT, IT audit or audit with a minimum of 3 years of In-formation Technology audit experience and familiarity with the International Professional Practices Framework
(IPPF).
Experience with COSO tools and familiarity with the COBIT domains is required.
CISA or CISSP certification is a plus.
Specific area of technical expertise (network, operating system, security, database, data analytic, etc.) is
highly desired.
Must be a self-starter, confident and a customer focused professional.
This position will be filled commensurate with experience and requires a bachelor's degree.
Please apply online at www.wpxenergy.com or contact Marsha Casebeer at [email protected].
Helmerich & Payne—Internal Auditor
Helmerich & Payne, Inc., a financially strong NYSE-listed contract drilling company, has an immediate opening for an Internal Auditor. This position will report directly to the Internal Audit Director and will be responsible for all phases of the audit pro-cess. The job will require approximately 15% - 20% domestic/international travel. Primary qualifications for this position will include:
B.S. degree in Accounting from an accredited University
C.P.A./C.I.A. preferred
2-4 years recent industry or audit experience
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
Strong analytical skills If you feel you possess the necessary qualifications and wish to be considered for this opportunity, please apply online at www.hpinc.com/emp.html.
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Employment Opportunities Continued
IT Audit Project Audit Lead
RESPONSIBILITIES: Please visit www.cherokeenationbusinesses.com for full job qualifications or to apply online. This position is responsible for properly supervising multiple audit projects including company information system (IS) reviews ensuring 1. Audit work fulfills the purposes and responsibilities established in the department policy & procedures and regulations 2. Project resources are efficiently and effectively employed, and 3. Audit work conforms to the Standards of the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing. Ability to multi-task and perform special request and investigations with discretion. Responsible for supervision, daily over-sight, planning, organizing, and reporting on scheduled audits. Evaluates internal controls, identifies risk, develops and per-forms audit tests and communicates results. Reviews work papers to ensure issues are supported, properly documented and that audit standards are followed. Performs more complex or sensitive field work tests. Participates in development of audit plans, policy and procedures, and quality assurance. QUALIFICATIONS: • Education - Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience • Experience-Normally 5 years experience (Auditing, Information Services or equivalent discipline); Supervisory/Leadership experience required • Certification - CPA,CIA,CISA,CFE or equivalent preferred SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Technical Skills- Intermediate computer skills (MS Word and Excel required); Report writing; Time and Project management; ACL required; Operational risk assessment skills Other Skills- Team work ability and focus; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Mentor/Coaching training and experience; Business awareness; Ability to obtain Gaming License required by CNGC and OHRC CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND/OR CNE TRAINING: Must be able to obtain a Cherokee Nation Gaming License.
We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive employee benefits program including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) savings plan, life insurance, long-term disability and education assistance. Conditions of Employment: Potential employees must be 18 years of age or older. The potential employee must be able to pass a drug test and background check and must not have a felony conviction, whether expunged, annulled or sealed by the court. If you meet the minimum qualifications, we hope you will apply for a position with us at www.cherokeenationbusinesses.com.
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Employment Opportunities Continued
Auditor I, II, and III
JOB SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for performing and reporting on scheduled audit projects. Participates in planning, testing and reporting on a project level. Evaluates internal controls, processes, policies and mechanisms to ensure they are adequate, effective and in compliance with regulatory principles, industry standards and corporate guidelines. All audit work conforms to the Standards of the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Please visit www.cherokeenationbusinesses.com for full job qualifications or to apply online. You may also contact the Tulsa Chapter IIA Placement Chair for job qualifications at [email protected].
Preparation, Training, and Experience:
Auditor I
Education - Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience
Experience – 0 to 3 years of experience
Technical Skills - Basic computer skills (MS Word and Excel preferred)
Auditor II
Education - Bachelor’s Degree
Experience – 1 to 3 years’ experience (Accounting, Internal or External Auditing, Compliance or equivalent discipline)
Technical Skills - Basic computer skills (MS Word and Excel required)
Auditor III
Education - Bachelor’s Degree Experience – Normally 3 to 5 years’ experience (Accounting, Internal or External Auditing, Compliance or equivalent discipline); certification can be considered for equivalency
Certification – CPA, CIA, CFE or equivalent preferred
Technical Skills - Intermediate computer skills (MS Word and Excel required); Report writing & Time management pre-ferred
Other Skills - Teamwork ability and focus; Good written and verbal communication skills; Ability to obtain Gaming License re-quired by CNGC and OHRC We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive employee benefits program including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) savings plan, life insurance, long-term disability and education assistance. Conditions of Employment: Potential employees must be 18 years of age or older. The potential employee must be able to pass a drug test and background check and must not have a felony conviction, whether expunged, annulled or sealed by the court. If you meet the minimum qualifications, we hope you will apply for a position with us at www.cherokeenationbusinesses.com.
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The Risk Control Specialist II will support Audit Services' mission to assess and enhance internal control throughout Williams, by perform-ing assigned risk/control and testing for Sarbanes-Oxley (Sox) 404 compliance and audits. This position will report to Audit Services’ Cor-porate Account Manager.
KEY DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Interview process owners and performers.
Identify and assesses risks and controls.
Perform tasks and testing to determine the effectiveness of controls, in one or more business areas.
Analyze possible solutions and assess each using standard procedures.
Document audit work, including process descriptions, risk and control matrices, testing and results.
Explain / communicate audit findings to process owners and process performers.
Communicate status and issues to the applicable engagement lead or Account Manager timely. Perform other tasks as assigned.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Required:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field
One to three years of audit and/or Sarbanes-Oxley related experience
Strong analytical, listening and communication skills (verbal and written)
Ability to multitask
Effective project / time management
Detail, action and results oriented
Works well with others in a team based environment Preferred:
Understanding of Sox requirements and processes
Familiarity with the COSO internal control framework and Institute of Internal Auditing (IIA) Standards
CIA or CPA
This position is based in Williams’ headquarters in Tulsa, OK with 0% – 25% travel time. Interested? Please apply online at www.williams.com/careers
Employment Opportunities Continued
Risk Control Specialist II
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Samson Resources, a large Tulsa based, privately owned independent exploration and production company, is seeking to hire a Staff Accountant - Corporate Reporting for its Tulsa, OK office. The Staff Accountant – Corporate Reporting position is responsible for providing accurate and timely financial statements and reports to management and outside parties on a quarterly basis by maintaining financial information and general ledger integ-rity.
QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with strong academic record required;
3-5 years accounting or auditing experience which included SEC reporting (10-Q or 10-K) required;
Excellent Computer skills including Microsoft Excel required, AS400 experience preferred;
Strong aptitude for organization and attention to detail required.
Strong analytical skills required;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required;
Ability to establish priorities, meet deadlines and handle multiple simultaneous tasks required.
Samson offers an attractive compensation and benefits package. Qualified candidates are invited to apply online at http://www.samson.com/jobs.html or send their resume to:
Samson Resources
Two West Second Street
Human Resources, JG 7/12
Tulsa, OK 74103-3103
Website: www.samson.com
Samson is an equal opportunity employer and promotes a drug free environment. Due to ever increasing required record-
keeping and reporting requirements, our policy is not to accept unsolicited applications or resumes. Unsolicited applications and
resumes are not retained and will not be considered when making employment decisions. EOE/M/F/D/V
Employment Opportunities Continued
Staff Accountant—Corporate Reporting
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Tulsa Chapter 2012 - 2013 Officers, Committee Chairs, and Governors
Officers and Committee Chairs Position Name Phone Email
President Jason Downs 918-906-1898 [email protected] CAP/Long-Range Planning Cathy Criswell [email protected]
Placement Ashley Matson 918-281-8459 [email protected]
Publicity Katie Stewart [email protected]
Speakers Bureau Kristen Lew [email protected]
ACL User Group Jennifer Goines 918-528-4011 [email protected]
1st Vice President Kip Bloss 918-573-7138 [email protected]
Programs Kip Bloss 918-573-7138 [email protected]
Arrangements Dustin Dye 918-384-5924 [email protected]
Web Master/Website TBD TBD TBD
Certification Kim Aldrette 918-573-0062 [email protected]
Newsletter Marnie Padilla 918-261-3224 [email protected] 2nd Vice President Annie Mills 918-732-1466 [email protected]
Admission & Membership Annie Mills 918-732-1466 [email protected]
Academic Relations & Scholarship Laura Peden 918-574-7817 [email protected]
Business, Industry, & Government
Relations Ashley Smithee 918-728-9877 [email protected]
Hospitality Ashley Smithee 918-728-9877 [email protected] Community Relations Kendra Allen 918-728-3300 [email protected]
Secretary Heather Jones 918-561-8005 [email protected]
Historian Ron Maxwell 918-596-7845 [email protected] Awards Heather Livingston 918-591-5047 [email protected]
Treasurer Heather Maher 918-732-1340 [email protected]
Attendance Andrea Harman 918-728-3300 [email protected]
Budget & Finance Heather Maher 918-732-1340 [email protected]
Research Chrissy McKeown 918-706-3340 [email protected]
Appointed by Board of Governors
Associate Trustee Ron Maxwell 918-596-7845 [email protected]
Audit Committee Rhonda Ishmael 918-384-7661 [email protected]
Nominating Alan Thompson 918-477-4573 [email protected]
Governors
Term Expiration Name Phone Email
May 2015 Susan Rogers 918-573-2756 [email protected]
May 2015 Rodney Pratz 918-266-9208 [email protected]
May 2015 Marnie Padilla 918-261-3224 [email protected]
May 2015 Terry Cloud 918-744-2126 [email protected]
May 2014 Mo O’Connor 918-477-4447 [email protected]
May 2014 Ron Maxwell 918-596-7845 [email protected]
May 2014 Sarah Kuhn 918-661-4590 [email protected]
May 2014 Brandon Brown 918-729-9556 [email protected]
May 2013 David Kinkaid 918-607-0405 [email protected]
May 2013 Ronny Johnson 918-740-6777 [email protected]
May 2013 Sharon Bertram 918-527-7412 [email protected]
May 2013 Chris Carter 918-588-7064 [email protected]
Past Presidents
Past President 1 Dustin Dye 918-384-5924 [email protected]
Past President 2 Adam Studie 918-384-5924 [email protected]