Senior Associate, Internal Audit
Sallie Mae · Sterling, VA · 3 wk ago
HybridFinanceFull-time
What You'll Contribute
The Senior Associate, Internal Audit will support the internal audit function by conducting audit procedures, assessing risks, and assisting in the development of internal controls.
This role can be located in our Newark, DE office, Salt Lake City, UT office, or our Sterling, VA office with a planned move to Arlington, VA in Fall 2026.
What You'll Do
- Assist in the planning, execution, and documentation of internal audit procedures for financial, operational, and compliance audits.
- Identify and assess risks, control weaknesses, and process inefficiencies, and provide recommendations for improvement.
- Document audit workpapers and findings in a clear and concise manner, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Collaborate with team members to develop comprehensive audit programs and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
- Participate in discussions with auditees to gather information, clarify audit observations, and assist in the development of corrective action plans.
- Monitor and track the implementation of audit recommendations, ensuring timely resolution of identified issues.
Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of internal audit principles, methodologies, and standards.
- Familiarity with relevant regulations, frameworks, and standards.
- Solid analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, with a keen attention to detail.
- Proficiency in using audit software and Microsoft Office suite.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
- Able to prioritize tasks, manage multiple assignments, and meet deadlines.
- Integrity, professionalism, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
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
- 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