Senior Associate - SOx Compliance - 12 Month FTC



Are you an experienced SOx, internal controls or audit professional looking to develop your career in a global organisation? Do you enjoy partnering with stakeholders across the business to strengthen controls and drive continuous improvement? Join Aon and help shape better decisions every day!



This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work both virtually and from our London office.



This is a 12 Month FTC role




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 team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.




What the day will look like



As a Senior Associate within our SOx Compliance team, you will play an important role in supporting Aon's internal control environment and helping to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOx) requirements. Working closely with colleagues across Finance, Risk, Internal Audit and the wider business, you will contribute to the delivery of a high-quality SOx programme across Aon's operations.

• Supporting the delivery of the SOx programme, including process documentation, testing of design and operating effectiveness, and roll-forward testing within Wdesk


• Identifying risks, developing testing strategies and evaluating controls across revenue, shared services and other in-scope business processes


• Partnering with control owners to communicate findings, track remediation activities and perform remediation testing where required


• Assisting with SOx audits, project work and reviews alongside Internal Audit and external auditors (EY)


• Contributing to SOx reporting, certification activities, training materials, risk assessments and opportunities for continuous improvement


• Collaborating with UK and Global SOx teams to support best practice, control maturity and payment controls testing

How this opportunity is different



This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly visible team that works across a diverse and international business. You'll gain exposure to senior stakeholders, collaborate with colleagues globally and play a key role in strengthening Aon's risk and control environment. Supported by experienced leaders and subject matter experts, you'll have the opportunity to develop your technical expertise, broaden your business knowledge and make a meaningful impact on how Aon manages risk and compliance.




Skills and experience that will lead to success

• Experience in SOx compliance, internal audit, external audit, risk assurance or internal controls within a large organisation


• Strong understanding of financial reporting, accounting principles and control frameworks


• Ability to analyse information, identify risks and communicate findings clearly to a range of stakeholders


• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities


• ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIA or a similar professional qualification would be advantageous

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