Audit Project Manager

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Aon is looking for an Audit Project Manager Overview of Internal Audit Department:               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, Krakow, Buenos Aires, and Hong Kong. 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. Position Summary:                The Audit Project Manager 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 Audit Project Manager is also responsible for leading and/or assisting in advisory project work, such as, corporate investigations, pre-implementation assessments, ad-hoc special projects and Sarbanes-Oxley 302 and 404 compliance activities. While primarily based in one audit office, the Audit Project Manager will be required to complete audit projects performed in any location. Key Responsibilities:           The key duties and responsibilities of the Audit Project Manager are: Managing and/or participating in projects evaluating the adequacy of controls for Aon business units and/or key business processes, including: Demonstrating a full knowledge and understanding of the areas under review, including processes, risks and controls, an approach and testing strategy for assigned projects to ensure all key business risks and controls are evaluated;Assisting in determination of project staffing, including the use of external resources;Developing planning deliverables to document an understanding of the operation under review, support the approach, and determine appropriate testing procedures to address key risks;Analyzing data (i.e., data analytics) associated with the area under review to determine sampling strategies, interpret test results and develop conclusions;Coordinating and participating in the completion of test procedures, including understanding testing results along with development of creative/innovative/appropriate management recommendations in line with management's reasonable ability to implement;Providing a first level review and approval of workpaper documentation to ensure the retained documentation supports work performed; andCommunicating audit findings noted from the review to the Senior Audit Manager, Director and/or Senior Director.Making or assist in making oral and written presentations to management 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.Preparing the initial draft of the report to management timely for the Senior Audit Manager’s review, ensuring comments are clear, concise and focused on the root cause of the issue.Providing the necessary supervision and development feedback to assigned project staff (internal and external).Managing, overseeing and/or participating in ad-hoc projects, investigations and/or any other required activities including Sox 302 & 404 activities.As assigned, participating in and/or assisting Internal Audit leadership on department/corporate initiatives and/or internal committees and champion groups.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. Skills required include:Knowledge of and experience in Aon operations (e.g. insurance and reinsurance broking, asset management, consulting, professional services, etc.) or comparable industry experience.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Interpersonal skills and the ability to interface with all levels of management within the company.Ability to work independently and with initiative.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, time management and multi-tasking skills.Ability to focus on details and perform all required functions timely and with accuracy.Skills preferred, but not required:Proficiency in data analytics techniques and/or use of data visualization tools, such as, PowerBIExperience with TeamMate project applicationBi-lingual (Spanish and/or Portuguese) Minimum Work Experience:                                4 plus years of audit experience with a large multi-national, financial/professional services or public accounting firm     Professional Education:                      Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance or comparable business degree. Professional designations/certifications, such as Certified Public Accountant/Chartered Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, etc., are preferred. We offer you A competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.  Our Colleague Experience: From helping clients gain access to capital after natural disasters, to creating access to health care and retirement for millions, Aon colleagues empower results for our clients, communities, and each other every day.  They make a difference, work with the best, own their potential, and value one another.  This is the Aon Colleague Experience, defining what it means to work at Aon and realizing our vision of empowering human and economic possibility. To learn more visit Aon Colleague Experience.    About Aon:Aon plc (NYSE:AON) is a leading global professional services firm providing a broad range of risk, retirement and health solutions. Our 50,000 colleagues in 120 countries empower results for clients by using proprietary data and analytics to deliver insights that reduce volatility and improve performance. Aon provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) 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, or domestic partner status.  Aon is committed to a diverse workforce and is an affirmative action employer. DISCLAIMER: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 2495816,qualifications:UNAVAILABLE,responsibilities:Aon is looking for an Audit Project Manager Overview of Internal Audit Department:               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, Krakow, Buenos Aires, and Hong Kong. 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. Position Summary:                The Audit Project Manager 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 Audit Project Manager is also responsible for leading and/or assisting in advisory project work, such as, corporate investigations, pre-implementation assessments, ad-hoc special projects and Sarbanes-Oxley 302 and 404 compliance activities. While primarily based in one audit office, the Audit Project Manager will be required to complete audit projects performed in any location. Key Responsibilities:           The key duties and responsibilities of the Audit Project Manager are: Managing and/or participating in projects evaluating the adequacy of controls for Aon business units and/or key business processes, including: Demonstrating a full knowledge and understanding of the areas under review, including processes, risks and controls, an approach and testing strategy for assigned projects to ensure all key business risks and controls are evaluated;Assisting in determination of project staffing, including the use of external resources;Developing planning deliverables to document an understanding of the operation under review, support the approach, and determine appropriate testing procedures to address key risks;Analyzing data (i.e., data analytics) associated with the area under review to determine sampling strategies, interpret test results and develop conclusions;Coordinating and participating in the completion of test procedures, including understanding testing results along with development of creative/innovative/appropriate management recommendations in line with management's reasonable ability to implement;Providing a first level review and approval of workpaper documentation to ensure the retained documentation supports work performed; andCommunicating audit findings noted from the review to the Senior Audit Manager, Director and/or Senior Director.Making or assist in making oral and written presentations to management 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.Preparing the initial draft of the report to management timely for the Senior Audit Manager’s review, ensuring comments are clear, concise and focused on the root cause of the issue.Providing the necessary supervision and development feedback to assigned project staff (internal and external).Managing, overseeing and/or participating in ad-hoc projects, investigations and/or any other required activities including Sox 302 & 404 activities.As assigned, participating in and/or assisting Internal Audit leadership on department/corporate initiatives and/or internal committees and champion groups.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. Skills required include:Knowledge of and experience in Aon operations (e.g. insurance and reinsurance broking, asset management, consulting, professional services, etc.) or comparable industry experience.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Interpersonal skills and the ability to interface with all levels of management within the company.Ability to work independently and with initiative.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, time management and multi-tasking skills.Ability to focus on details and perform all required functions timely and with accuracy.Skills preferred, but not required:Proficiency in data analytics techniques and/or use of data visualization tools, such as, PowerBIExperience with TeamMate project applicationBi-lingual (Spanish and/or Portuguese) Minimum Work Experience:                                4 plus years of audit experience with a large multi-national, financial/professional services or public accounting firm     Professional Education:                      Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance or comparable business degree. Professional designations/certifications, such as Certified Public Accountant/Chartered Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, etc., are preferred. We offer you A competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.  Our Colleague Experience: From helping clients gain access to capital after natural disasters, to creating access to health care and retirement for millions, Aon colleagues empower results for our clients, communities, and each other every day.  They make a difference, work with the best, own their potential, and value one another.  This is the Aon Colleague Experience, defining what it means to work at Aon and realizing our vision of empowering human and economic possibility. To learn more visit Aon Colleague Experience.    About Aon:Aon plc (NYSE:AON) is a leading global professional services firm providing a broad range of risk, retirement and health solutions. Our 50,000 colleagues in 120 countries empower results for clients by using proprietary data and analytics to deliver insights that reduce volatility and improve performance. Aon provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) 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, or domestic partner status.  Aon is committed to a diverse workforce and is an affirmative action employer. DISCLAIMER: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.,skills:UNAVAILABLE,workHours:UNAVAILABLE,jobBenefits:UNAVAILABLE,datePosted:2021-10-18T18:08:00 0000,employmentType:FULL_TIME,educationRequirements:UNAVAILABLE,salaryCurrency:USD,baseSalary:{@type:MonetaryAmount,currency:USD,value:{@type:QuantitativeValue,value:0,minValue:0,maxValue:0,unitText:YEAR}},validThrough:2022-10-19T19:27:17.000Z,industry:UNAVAILABLE,hiringOrganization:{@type:Organization,name:Aon Corporation,sameAs:https://jobs.aon.com,logo:https://assets.jibecdn.com/prod/aon/0.0.43/assets/brands/https://aon.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=1134557&hashed=154379},jobLocation:{@type:Place,address:{@type:PostalAddress,addressLocality:Chicago,addressRegion:Illinois,streetAddress:200 E Randolph,postalCode:60601,addressCountry:United States}}}

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Aon PLC.
Website : http://www.aon.com