Experienced Audit Associate

SEI Investments Company; Oaks (PA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SEI Investments Company is seeking an Experienced Audit Associate for their Internal Audit department. The successful candidate will be responsible for executing audit plans, assessing risks, and providing recommendations. This position values strong communication and leadership skills and offers a supportive environment with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Health coverage

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible PTO

Support for working parents

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in public accounting and internal audit.
• Experience with IT controls, SOC 1 reports, or similar preferred.
• Relevant certifications (CPA, CIA, CISA) or pursuing them.

Responsibilities

• Interact with company departments to risk assess areas and execute audit programs.
• Lead fieldwork independently and manage daily progress.
• Prepare audit findings and recommend improvements.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Relationship-building

Education

BA/BS degree in accounting, business, finance, MIS, or related fields

Job description

SEI, a leader in the financial services industry, is seeking a trusted, driven, and dynamic individual for our Internal Audit department. We are looking for an Experienced Audit Associate with a drive for excellence, team orientation, and commitment to our internal stakeholders. The role offers opportunities to grow and diversify skills through executing audit plan projects, providing value-added recommendations to senior management, and mentoring staff auditors.

What you will do:

• Interact with departments and personnel across the company to independently risk assess areas, determine testing approaches, and execute audit programs.
• Lead fieldwork independently, manage daily progress, inform supervisors of engagement status, and oversee projects to completion.
• Contribute to teamwork, share responsibilities, and maintain a positive attitude.
• Prepare audit findings and recommend improvements to management.
• Assess procedures and develop audit steps to test compliance with laws and regulations.
• Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills both inside and outside the department.
• Develop audit programs with a strong understanding of risks and controls.

What we need from you:

• BA/BS degree in accounting, business, finance, MIS, or related fields.
• 2-5 years of combined experience in public accounting and internal audit or equivalent.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with IT controls, SOC 1 reports, or similar.
• Relevant certifications (CPA, CIA, CISA, etc.) or pursuing them.
• Asset Management experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with regulators (FFIEC, OCC, SEC, FINRA, etc.) is advantageous.

Attributes we value:

• Self-starter with a learning orientation, capable of working independently and in teams.
• Attention to detail in audit procedures.
• Ability to multi-task across projects.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Relationship-building skills to engage with internal and external stakeholders.
• Leadership qualities and a sense of individual responsibility.
• Alignment with SEI Values: courage, integrity, collaboration, inclusion, connection, and fun. More info at https://www.seic.com/.

SEI’s competitive advantages include:

Comprehensive benefits such as health coverage, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, hybrid work options, support for working parents, flexible PTO, and more. We are committed to building a supportive environment that energizes and inspires our employees.

Join us to build your brave future at SEI.

SEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.