Associate Internal Auditor

Amentum seeks an Associate Internal Auditor.

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Headquartered in Virginia, we have more than 53,000 employees in approximately 80 countries across all 7 continents.

The Associate Internal Auditor is responsible for evaluating and improving the effectiveness of the organization's internal controls, risk management, and governance processes. This role is Entry Level and will involve performing audits, including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) testing and operational, financial, and compliance audits, to ensure adherence to company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. The Associate Internal Auditor will work closely with various departments to identify control deficiencies, recommend process improvements, and support the overall integrity of financial and operational reporting. This is a remote-telework role, we prefer that you live within driving distance to one of our Amentum facilities in Chantilly, VA, Fort Worth, TX or Las Vegas, NV).

Essential Responsibilities:

• Execute internal audits in accordance with professional auditing standards (IIA Standards) and internal procedures.
• Perform SOX testing to assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting.
• Document and evaluate business processes, identifying risks, control gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
• Completes all reviews in an accurate and timely manner and prepares clear, concise audit workpapers to support findings and conclusions.
• Assists in identifying, developing and documenting audit issues and recommendations to enhance internal controls for audit reports and other key deliverables.
• Collaborate with management and process owners to ensure audit findings are properly addressed and remediated.
• Maintain awareness of industry regulations, accounting principles, and best practices to enhance audit effectiveness.
• Support special projects, investigations, and other initiatives as assigned by audit leadership.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Basic understanding of internal control frameworks, risk assessment principles, and audit methodologies.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Proficiency in audit software required. Proficiency in AuditBoard preferred.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact with various levels of management.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment both inside and outside the department.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Zero to one or more years of auditing, financial accounting, public accounting experience, or related experience.
• Familiarity with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance and internal control testing.
• US Citizenship is required.
• Willingness to obtain/maintain a security clearance.
• Professional certifications such as CIA, CPA, or CISA (or progress toward certification) are a plus.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans and Labor Laws Posters.