DIYAN NIKOLAEV NEDELCHEV
Las Vegas
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Vice President
Credit One Bank
07.2025 - Current
Internal Auditor III
Credit One Bank
09.2022 - 07.2025
- Perform an independent full audit cycle for bank compliance and operational audits.
- Develop audit programs aligned with policies, procedures, and stakeholder interviews.
- Prepare and issue bank compliance and operational audit reports for assigned audits.
- Document processes, prepare audit findings, and communicate follow-up actions to management.
- Lead audit tasks, distribute responsibilities, coach, and review the work of other auditors within the department.
- Conduct conference meetings with the appropriate management personnel.
- Maintain open communication with operation and internal audit management.
- Maintain senior management relationships.
- Support Chief Auditor and external auditors by coordinating information requests.
- Assist Chief Auditor with periodic review of the audit universe and continuous monitoring, including identifying audit entities and performing annual risk assessments.
- Support Chief Auditor in maintaining and updating department policies and procedures.
- Develop and deliver training, guidance, tools and templates for department programs and related principles to internal audit staff and new hires.
- Lead and/or assist with a wide variety of special projects that may include collaboration with all levels of management.
- Identify and track industry applicable external and internal emerging and new risk trends.
Senior
Caesars Entertainment
03.2021 - 09.2022
Auditor II
Caesars Entertainment
05.2018 - 02.2021
Internal Auditor I
Caesars Entertainment
10.2017 - 04.2018
- Perform and lead multiple audits in different geographical locations at the same time.
- Perform an independent full audit cycle for gaming and non-gaming audits.
- Prepare and issue gaming and non-gaming audit reports.
- Document processes, prepare audit findings, and communicate follow-up memorandums to management.
- Conduct conference meetings with the appropriate management personnel.
- Maintain open communication with operations and internal audit management to facilitate efficient audit processes.
- Review audit work and provide feedback and coaching to auditors in assigned team.
- Foster relationships with senior management to enhance communication and collaboration on audit initiatives.
- Demonstrate internal leadership by identifying the need for and coordinating training sessions for Staff Level Auditors and new hires.
- Lead/Perform non-regulatory projects and provide advisory and consulting client services.
- Create audit programs based to policies and procedures.
Staff Internal Auditor
Tropicana Entertainment
06.2016 - 09.2017
- Perform an independent full audit cycle including risk management and control management over operations’ effectiveness, financial reliability and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations.
- Analyzed and evaluated large volumes of accounting documentation, reports, and data to support audit conclusions.
- Prepared and presented reports detailing audit results and documented processes to inform management decisions.
- Document process and prepare audit findings memorandum.
- Interviewed employees and performed audit work outlined in the audit program.
- Conducted follow-up audits to assess effectiveness of management interventions and ensure compliance.
- Conduct the exit conference with the appropriate management personnel from the audit location.
- Maintain open communication with management.
- Supported senior auditors by providing necessary documentation and insights during audits.
Gaming Auditor
MGM Resorts International
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Conducted daily audits of slots and table games to maintain operational integrity.
- Performed monthly and yearly audits of 1042S and W2G forms, reinforcing regulatory adherence.
- Processed 1042S and W2G forms for ten MGM properties, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration: Accounting
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
01-2016
Skills
- Regulatory compliance
- Nevada gaming regulations expertise
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Leading and time management
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Collaboration/Communication
- Customer Service
- Adaptability
- Bilingual: English/Bulgarian
Professional References
- Christopher Andrews, CFE, Internal Audit Manager, Caesars Ent., (702) 285-4938
- Kevin Pond, CIA, Internal Audit Director, Caesars Ent., (208) 890-4843
- Thomas Borja, CPA, CIA, CRMA, Senior Audit Manager, Greendot Bank, (858) 353-3396
Timeline
Assistant Vice President
Credit One Bank
07.2025 - Current
Internal Auditor III
Credit One Bank
09.2022 - 07.2025
Senior
Caesars Entertainment
03.2021 - 09.2022
Auditor II
Caesars Entertainment
05.2018 - 02.2021
Internal Auditor I
Caesars Entertainment
10.2017 - 04.2018
Staff Internal Auditor
Tropicana Entertainment
06.2016 - 09.2017
Gaming Auditor
MGM Resorts International
08.2015 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration: Accounting
University of Nevada, Las Vegas