Senior Auditor

Aon; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to join their Internal Audit team in London. This hybrid position offers flexibility in working arrangements. The role involves evaluating internal controls and assisting with audit strategies across various business sectors including insurance and financial services. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in internal audit and excellent analytical skills, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Benefits

Global Wellbeing Days

Comprehensive benefits package

Continuous learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a FCA regulated environment.
• Ability to document processes accurately and completely.
• Experience with audits in insurance or similar fields.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the adequacy of controls for Aon business units.
• Assist in the development of an audit approach and testing strategy.
• Complete audit test procedures and maintain testing documentation.
• Identify potential audit findings and develop recommendations.

Skills

Industry experience in internal audit

Advanced technical and analytical skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge of internal auditing standards

Organisational and time management skills

Ability to work independently

Job description

Senior Internal Auditor

Are you an Internal Auditor with experience working in FCA regulated environment? Do you have firsthand experience conducting audits within insurance, Wealth Management, Pensions, Health Solutions/ Employee Benefits, or any similar related fields/ or industry? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Aon is seeking a dedicated individual to join our dynamic Internal Audit team based in London. This hybrid role offers flexibility to work from both the office and home, with a balanced split of 50%. If you are ready to take the next step in your career, apply today!

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 organisation, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

Working as part of a team to evaluate the adequacy of controls for Aon business units and/or key business processes. Included in this responsibility are:

• Demonstrating knowledge and understanding of assigned areas under review, including processes, risks and controls, and is able to document the processes accurately and completely.
• Assisting Audit Project Managers in the development of an audit approach and testing strategy for assigned audit 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 audit findings, drawing conclusions, developing recommendations noted from the review and communicating to the Audit Project Manager.
• Confirming all audit findings to ensure full understanding with management throughout and at the conclusion of the examination 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 audit finding and recommendation for inclusion in the audit report.
• Involvement in ad-hoc projects, investigations or any other required activities.

How this opportunity is different

Chance to work as part of a global team, gaining exposure to the full range of Aon’s business operations and having the opportunity to engage with a wide range of senior stakeholders.

Skills and experience that will lead to success.

• Industry experience, and track record working in internal audit, across any of Aon's solution lines/ sectors - Insurance, Wealth Management, Pensions, Health Solutions/ Employee Benefits, or any similar related fields/ industry
• Advanced technical, analytical and problem‑solving skills including the ability to focus on details and perform all required functions timely and with accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills and the ability to interface and build professional relationships with management and 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.
• Organisational, time management and multi‑tasking skills. Ability to work independently and with initiative to complete audit assignments.
• The ability to learn and develop a competency/understanding of Aon operations including policies and procedures, and apply them to assignments.

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Plus, our agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions for our colleagues as well.

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

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

Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive workplace. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. You can request accommodations by emailing us at [e-mail] or your recruiter. We will work with you to meet your needs and ensure a fair and equitable experience.