Senior Internal Auditor

AON•Chicago, IL

3d•$80,000 - $92,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Internal Audit Department reports directly to the Audit Committee of Aon plc's Board of Directors. The global department has approximately 70 team members located in Chicago, London, Amsterdam, and Krakow. The department's primary mission is to add value to the organization by providing management assurance and advisory assessments with a focus on evaluating the adequacy of Aon's internal control environment and to assess compliance with corporate policy and designated laws and regulations. The Senior Auditor is a developing audit professional who is primarily responsible for participating in audit projects of Aon business units to evaluate the adequacy of internal controls in both design and application. The Senior Auditor is also responsible for performing advisory project work, such as assisting in corporate investigations, ad-hoc special projects and Sarbanes-Oxley 302 and 404 compliance activities. Aon is in the business of better decisions At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed. What the day will look like Participating in audits evaluating the adequacy of controls for Aon business units and/or key business processes. Included in these responsibilities are: Demonstrating knowledge and understanding of assigned areas under review, including processes, risks and controls, and being able to document the processes accurately and completely. Assisting Audit Project Manager in the development of an approach and testing strategy for assigned areas to ensure all key business risks and controls are evaluated. Completing audit test procedures, including maintaining appropriate testing documentation to support audit results. Identifying potential findings, drawing conclusions, developing recommendations noted from the review and communicating to the Audit Project Manager / Senior Audit Manager. Confirming all audit findings with management to ensure full understanding throughout and at the conclusion of the project by discussing process and control deficiencies, recommending corrective actions and other suggestions for improvements in operations and/or reductions in costs. Assisting in development of the formal findings and recommendations for inclusion in report to management. Participating in ad-hoc projects, investigations and/or any other required activities including Sox 302 & 404 activities. As required, providing assistance to external auditors during their interim and annual reviews of the company. As a global resource, participating in audit assignments as required in any location.

Requirements

Advanced technical, analytical and problem solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills and the ability to interface and build professional relationships with management of the area under review within the company.
The ability to build productive working relationships with peers both internally and externally.
Knowledge and understanding of internal auditing standards and techniques as well as general accounting methods, principles and practices.
Organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills.
The ability to focus on details and perform all required functions timely and with accuracy.
The ability to learn and develop a competency/understanding of Aon operations including policies and procedures and apply them to assignments.
The ability to work independently and with initiative to complete audit assignments.
2+ years of professional work experience within audit
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance or comparable business degree.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of agile auditing concepts.
Knowledge of data analytics and visualization techniques.
Professional designations/certifications, such as CPA or CIA are preferred.

Responsibilities

Participating in audits evaluating the adequacy of controls for Aon business units and/or key business processes.
Demonstrating knowledge and understanding of assigned areas under review, including processes, risks and controls, and being able to document the processes accurately and completely.
Assisting Audit Project Manager in the development of an approach and testing strategy for assigned areas to ensure all key business risks and controls are evaluated.
Completing audit test procedures, including maintaining appropriate testing documentation to support audit results.
Identifying potential findings, drawing conclusions, developing recommendations noted from the review and communicating to the Audit Project Manager / Senior Audit Manager.
Confirming all audit findings with management to ensure full understanding throughout and at the conclusion of the project by discussing process and control deficiencies, recommending corrective actions and other suggestions for improvements in operations and/or reductions in costs.
Assisting in development of the formal findings and recommendations for inclusion in report to management.
Participating in ad-hoc projects, investigations and/or any other required activities including Sox 302 & 404 activities.
Providing assistance to external auditors during their interim and annual reviews of the company.
Participating in audit assignments as required in any location.

Benefits

A competitive total rewards package
Continuing education & training
Tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.
Comprehensive benefits package
Inclusive workforce
Agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance
Two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year
Variety of working style solutions
Continuous learning culture
401(k) savings plan with employer contributions
Employee stock purchase plan
Consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon's discretion
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Various types of leaves of absence
Paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, 15 days of paid vacation per year, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws
Short-term disability and optional long-term disability
Health savings account
Health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts
Employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance
Optional personal insurance policies
Adoption assistance
Tuition assistance
Commuter benefits
Employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions