Associate, Internal Audit

What You'll Contribute

The Associate, Internal Audit will support the internal audit function by conducting audit procedures, analyzing data, and assisting in the evaluation of internal controls.

• Assist in the execution of internal audit procedures, including conducting testing and gathering evidence to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls.
• Perform data analysis and review documentation to identify control deficiencies, process inefficiencies, and potential risks.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of audit work papers, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to audit standards.
• 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.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal audit processes, tools, and practices.
• Maintain effective communication with team members and stakeholders, providing updates on audit progress and findings.

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

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, or a related field.

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) prohibits discrimination by employers, in compensation and employment opportunities, against qualified individuals with disabilities who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of a job. A function may be essential for any of several reasons, including: the job exists to perform that function, the employee holding the job was hired for his or her expertise in performing that function, or only a limited number of employees are available to perform that function.

• Competitive base salaries
• Bonus incentives
• Generous PTO, floating holidays, and 12 federal holidays observed
• Support for financial-wellbeing 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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