Jobs · Delaware

Manager, Internal Audit

Sallie Mae · Newark, DE · 1 mo ago
HybridFull-time

About the role

The Manager, Internal Audit will be responsible for supporting the internal audit function, ensuring that our organization operates with integrity, compliance, and effective risk management practices.

What You'll Do

  • Manage the development and implementation of the annual audit plan, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
  • Plan, coordinate, and conduct internal audits, including financial, operational, and compliance audits, to assess the effectiveness of internal controls and identify areas for improvement.
  • Review and evaluate existing policies, procedures, and control systems to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry best practices.
  • Identify control deficiencies, process inefficiencies, and potential risks, and provide recommendations for remediation and process enhancements.
  • Prepare clear and concise audit workpapers and reports, documenting audit findings, recommendations, and action plans.
  • Communicate audit results and recommendations to management, facilitating discussions on control weaknesses and implementing corrective actions.
  • Monitor and track the status of audit recommendations, ensuring timely implementation and resolution.
  • Stay updated on emerging trends, regulatory changes, and industry standards in internal auditing, and propose improvements to audit methodologies and practices.

What You Have

  • Sound knowledge of internal audit principles, methodologies, and standards, as well as a good understanding of risk management and compliance principles.
  • Familiarity with relevant regulations, frameworks, and standards such as COSO, SOX, and IPPF.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, with attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
  • Proficient in audit software and Microsoft Office suite.
  • Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
  • Integrity, professionalism, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
  • A relevant professional certification such as CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) or CPA (Certified Public Accountant) is a plus.
  • Proven experience in internal audit or related field, with 5+ years of relevant experience.

Benefits

  • Competitive base salaries
  • Bonus incentives
  • Generous PTO, Floating Holidays and 12 Federal Holidays observed
  • Support for financial-well-being and retirement 401k with employer match
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and more
  • Employer paid short-term/long-term disability and basic life insurance
  • Flexible hybrid working arrangements
  • Paid parental leave and adoption reimbursement programs
  • Free access to on-site staffed fitness centers (in Delaware) and gym subsidy (for locations outside Delaware)
  • Confidential counseling support (EAP), Health Advocacy services and Wellness program with financial incentives
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Family Scholarship Programs
  • Career development and training opportunities

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