Associate, Internal Audit

Sallie Mae • Newark, DE

12h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate, Internal Audit supports the internal audit function by conducting audit procedures, analyzing data, and assisting in evaluating internal controls. The role involves working with auditees and audit stakeholders, tracking recommendations, and helping improve audit processes and practices.

Sallie Mae describes its mission as helping students navigate their education journeys and says it values diverse perspectives, continuous learning, and meaningful impact. The company offers benefits intended to support employees’ physical, mental, financial, and professional well-being. The position has flexible hybrid working arrangements.

Requirements

• Basic understanding of internal audit principles, methodologies, and standards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Integrity, professionalism, and ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with relevant regulations, frameworks, and standards.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist in executing internal audit procedures, including testing and gathering evidence to evaluate internal controls.
• Analyze data and review documentation to identify control deficiencies, process inefficiencies, and potential risks.
• Develop and maintain audit workpapers, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to audit standards.
• Participate in discussions with auditees to gather information, clarify audit observations, and assist in developing corrective action plans.
• Monitor and track audit recommendations to help ensure identified issues are resolved in a timely manner.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of internal audit processes, tools, and practices.
• Communicate with team members and stakeholders and provide updates on audit progress and findings.

Benefits

• Competitive base salaries
• Bonus incentives
• Generous paid time off, floating holidays, and 12 observed federal holidays
• Support for financial well-being and retirement
• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical, dental, vision, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and pet insurance
• Employer-paid short-term and 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 a gym subsidy for locations outside Delaware
• Confidential counseling support (EAP), health advocacy services, and a wellness program with financial incentives
• Tuition reimbursement and family scholarship programs
• Career development and training opportunities
• Paid time off to volunteer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed