Senior Auditor - Aon- Chicago (Greater Chicago Area)

Senior Auditor

Aon - Chicago (Greater Chicago Area)

Job Description

Aon (NYSE:AON) is the leading global provider of risk management services, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, and human capital solutions and outsourcing. Through its more than 59,000 colleagues worldwide, Aon unites to deliver distinctive client value via innovative and effective risk management and workforce productivity solutions. Aon's industry-leading global resources and technical expertise are delivered locally in over 120 countries. Named the world's best broker by Euromoney magazine's 2008, 2009 and 2010 Insurance Survey, Aon also ranked highest on Business Insurance's listing of the world's insurance brokers based on commercial retail, wholesale, reinsurance and personal lines brokerage revenues in 2008 and 2009. A.M. Best deemed Aon the number one insurance broker based on revenues in 2007, 2008 and 2009, and Aon was voted best insurance intermediary 2007-2010, best reinsurance intermediary 2006-2010, best captives manager 2009-2010, and best employee benefits consulting firm 2007-2009 by the readers of Business Insurance. Visit http://www.aon.com for more information on Aon and http://www.aon.com/unitedin2010 to learn about Aon's global partnership and shirt sponsorship with Manchester United.
Job Summary:
The Internal Audit Department reports directly to Audit Committee of Aon Corporation’s Board of Directors. The global department has approximately 55 to 60 team members located in Chicago, London, Amsterdam and Hong Kong. The department’s primary mission is to evaluate the adequacy of Aon’s internal control environment and to assess compliance with corporate policy and designated laws and regulations.
The Senior Auditor is primarily responsible leading and/or participating in audit projects of Aon business units to evaluate the adequacy of the business unit’s overall control environment in both design and application. The Senior Auditor is also responsible for leading and/or assisting in corporate investigations, ad-hoc special projects and Sarbanes-Oxley 302 and 404 compliance activities. While primarily based in one audit office, the Senior Auditor will be required to complete audit projects performed in any location.
Responsibilities:

• Leading and/or participating in audits evaluating the adequacy of controls for Aon business units and/or key business processes, including: - Assisting the Audit Manager in the development of an audit approach and testing strategy for assigned audit projects to ensure all key business risks and controls are evaluated,
• Coordinating and participating in the completion of audit test procedures,
• Communicating audit findings noted from the review to the Audit Manager, and
• Providing a first level review and approval of work paper documentation to ensure the retained documentation supports the audit work performed.
• Making, or assisting in making oral and written presentations to 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
• Preparing the initial draft of the audit report for the Audit Manager’s review, ensuring audit comments are clear, concise and focused on the root cause of the issue.
• Providing the necessary supervision to assigned audit staff.
• 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:

• A general knowledge of and experience in AON operations (e.g. insurance brokerage, reinsurance, consulting, etc.) or comparable industry experience.
• 3 - 7 years of experience performing operational (controls), financial (controls) and SOX audits. Experience leading audit engagements from start to finish is preferred.
• Possesses the required work experience and professional certifications in the audit field. (See
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to interface with all levels of management within the company.
• A solid knowledge and understanding of internal auditing standards and techniques as well as general accounting methods, principles and practices.
• Strong technical, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• The ability to focus on details and perform all required functions timely and with accuracy.
• Overall proficiency with personal computers, including experience using Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to travel 30-40% locally, domestically and some international travel

Aon offers competitive compensation, exceptional benefits, continuing education & training, a unique internal advancement program, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.
All positions at Aon require an applicant who has accepted an offer to undergo a background check. The checks run are based on the nature of the position. Background checks may include some or all of the following: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, fingerprint verification, credit check, and/or drug test. By applying for a position with Aon, you understand that you will be required to undergo a background check should you be made an offer. You also understand that the offer is contingent upon successful completion of the background check and results consistent with Aon 's employment policies. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.
Aon's professionals are unwavering in their client focus and integrity. We promote diversity, professional development, frugality and stewardship, applying a disciplined non-bureaucratic approach to help our clients realize their business potential. Drawing on our experienced team as a competitive advantage, Aon employees have the freedom to take risks, foster innovation, champion for change and replicate best practices.
For more information about Aon Corporation, visit our website at http://www.aon.com.
Aon is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. M/F/D/V
DISCLAIMER:
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.