Senior Associate, Internal Audit; Issues Validation

Senior Associate, Internal Audit (Issues Validation)

SMB Shared Services, Inc., 300 Continental Drive, Newark, DE 19713

Full time, 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday

Hybrid work permitted up to 3 days per week within a reasonable commuting distance of Newark, Delaware.

• Support the internal audit function by conducting audit procedures, assessing risks, and assisting in the development of internal controls.
• 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 work papers 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Analytics, or a related field of study and three (3) years of experience as an Internal Auditor or a related role where required experience was gained.
• Or a Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Analytics, or a related field of study and one (1) year of experience as an Internal Auditor or a related role where required experience was gained.
• At least one (1) year of experience in audit principles, methodologies, and standards such as IIA Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Familiarity with relevant regulations, frameworks, and standards such as Section
  39 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, 12
  
  CFR Part
  30, Truth in Savings Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, Equal Credit Opportunity Act, and Community Reinvestment Act.
• Experience with audit software such as Workiva and Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience with Model Risk Management processes, including best practices around maintaining and developing models, tools, and reviewing model documentation for adequacy and sufficiency.

• Competitive base salaries
• Bonus incentives
• Generous PTO, floating holidays, and 12 federal holidays observed
• Support for financial well‑being and retirement
• 401(k) 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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