Senior Audit & Finance Analyst - 12 month Contract

Aon Corporation; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Aon is seeking a Senior Audit & Finance Analyst for a 12-month contract to help deliver accurate financial reporting, strengthen governance, and drive continuous improvement across Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea. The role is hybrid, with work from home options and a Sydney office base.

You’ll lead SOX activities, support audits, prepare IFRS financial statements, and collaborate with regional and global teams to ensure reporting quality and timely deadlines.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA or CPA with professional designation.
• Experience in financial reporting, audit, technical accounting, compliance, controllership, or risk.
• Strong IFRS knowledge and statutory reporting experience.
• Experience with internal controls, SOX, governance or risk frameworks.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver quality outcomes.
• Confidence in building relationships and influencing partners at all levels.
• Curiosity, initiative and continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support SOX compliance activities, including testing and remediation.
• Collaborate with teams across Australia, New Zealand, PNG and global offices to ensure timely reporting.
• Strengthen internal controls and governance frameworks; maintain process documentation.
• Coordinate control walkthroughs and testing with stakeholders.
• Support internal and external audits and drive positive outcomes.
• Prepare statutory financial statements and consolidated IFRS reporting.
• Research accounting standards and provide practical implications.
• Deliver regulatory reporting and financial analysis for regulated entities.
• Contribute to finance transformation and risk reviews.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and reporting efficiency.

Job description

Senior Audit & Finance Analyst - 12 month Contract

Help shape financial integrity, governance, and reporting excellence across Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea. We are looking for someone to ideally start in November 2026 for this 12 month contract.

Join Aon and play a key role in delivering trusted financial reporting, strengthening governance frameworks, and supporting a culture of continuous improvement across our business.

This is a hybrid role offering the flexibility to work from home and our Sydney office.

Aon is in the business of better decisions

At Aon, we help clients make better decisions to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

Our colleagues are empowered to bring new ideas, collaborate across borders, and build meaningful careers. We invest in our people through learning, development, and opportunities to grow within a global organisation.

The Opportunity

This is more than a traditional finance role.

As a Senior Audit & Finance Analyst, you'll work across financial reporting, technical accounting, audit, risk, compliance, and business improvement initiatives. You'll partner with local and global stakeholders to help ensure reporting accuracy, strengthen controls, manage risk, and support strategic projects that drive business success.

You'll have the opportunity to influence outcomes, build relationships across the organisation, and gain exposure to complex regulatory and reporting environments.

What You'll Do

• Lead and support SOX compliance activities, including testing, reporting, documentation, and remediation initiatives.
• Partner with colleagues across Australia, New Zealand, PNG and global teams to deliver high-quality reporting and meet key deadlines.
• Strengthen and maintain internal controls, governance frameworks, and process documentation.
• Coordinate control walkthroughs and testing activities with stakeholders across the business.
• Support internal and external audits and help drive positive audit outcomes.
• Prepare statutory financial statements and consolidated financial reports in accordance with IFRS.
• Research and interpret accounting standards, assessing business impacts and providing practical recommendations.
• Deliver regulatory reporting and financial analysis for regulated entities.
• Contribute to finance transformation projects, risk reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen controls, and enhance reporting efficiency.
• Build trusted relationships across Finance, Risk, Operations, Technology, and wider business teams.

What Makes This Role Different

This role offers a unique blend of financial reporting, governance, audit, technical accounting, and business partnering within a global professional services organisation.

You’ll gain exposure to:

• Regional and global stakeholders.
• Complex financial and regulatory environments.
• Finance transformation and business improvement projects.
• Opportunities to broaden your technical expertise and commercial understanding.
• A collaborative culture where your ideas and contributions are valued.

What We’re Looking For

We’re interested in dedicated professionals who bring some or all of the following:

• CA or CPA qualification.
• Experience in financial reporting, audit, technical accounting, compliance, controllership, or risk.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and statutory reporting requirements.
• Experience working with internal controls, SOX, governance, or risk frameworks.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capability.
• Ability to manage competing priorities while delivering quality outcomes.
• Confidence establishing relationships and influencing partners at all levels.
• Curiosity, initiative, and a continuous improvement approach.

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a workforce that represents different perspectives. Our agile and inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work-life balance while building a rewarding career.

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share, and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. From professional qualifications to ongoing development opportunities, we are committed to investing in your future.

Aon values an innovative and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.