Audit Project Manager

Job title:

Audit Project Manager

Company:

Aon

Job description

Job Description:Beschrijving van het berichtAudit Project ManagerDo you want be part of an ambitious and passionate internal audit team? Do you have experience within internal or external audit within the financial services industry, and do you have experience leading projects and/or teams? Do you enjoy working closely with internal stakeholders across different countries and cultures, and are you looking for a position located in Amsterdam? If so, this may be the perfect opportunity for you.Aon is in the business of better decisionsAt 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, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.The Internal Audit Department reports directly to Aon Plc’s Audit Committee. The global department has approximately 70 team members located in 5 hubs across the world. 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.What the day will look likeIn the Audit Project Manager role you will oversee and/or conduct a range of assurance and advisory reviews to evaluate the adequacy of controls for specific Aon business units and/or key business processes. Included in this responsibilities are:

• Managing and/or participating in audits using agile principles mainly across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), demonstrating comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the areas under review, including processes, risks and controls;
• Developing the audit scope, audit approach and testing strategy including leveraging data analytics capabilities for the assigned audit projects and ensure all key business risks and controls are evaluated;
• Assisting Senior Audit Managers in determination of audit staffing, including the use of external resources and subject matter experts;
• Coordinating and participating in the completion of audit test procedures ensuring audit issues are effectively identified, analyzed and validated with business unit management and insightful audit recommendations are developed to address identified deficiencies;
• Providing a first level review and approval of workpaper documentation to ensure the retained documentation supports the audit work performed;
• Communicating audit findings to ensure full understanding with management throughout and at the conclusion of the review by discussing process and control deficiencies, recommending corrective actions and suggestions for improvements in operations and/or reductions in costs;
• Preparing draft audit reports for the Senior Audit Manager’s review, ensuring audit comments are clear, concise and focused on the root cause of the issue;
• Providing necessary supervision, coaching and development feedback to assigned audit staff;
• Acting as Scrum Master for at least one assigned project each year;
• Managing, overseeing and/or participating in ad-hoc projects, investigations, departmental initiatives and/or any other required activities;
• Frequently engage with the business and second line functions to contribute to the Internal Audit dynamic risk assessment and support the Internal Audit Leadership team in the development and execution of the Internal Audit Plan; and
• Being proactive and innovative in enhancing audit process, including risk identification, expanding data analytics, sharing best practices, and promoting automation and standardization.

How this opportunity is differentThis is a chance to work as part of a global team, possible career opportunities within the Internal Audit Department, but also within the wider Aon organization, 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 successThis is your future position, because you have:

• A minimum of five years of relevant experience within a large multi-national, financial services or Big 4 audit firm;
• An academic level of work and thinking and in the possession of relevant professional designations/certifications such as RA/RO/CIA/ACCA;
• Advanced technical, analytical and problem-solving skills including the ability to focus on details and perform all required functions timely and with accuracy;
• Very good verbal and written communication skills in English. Additional language (e.g. Dutch, French, German, Italian, Spanish etc.) is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to lead projects and resources, interface and build professional relationships with management and productive working relationships with peers both internally and externally
• Solid knowledge and understanding of internal auditing standards and techniques as well as general accounting methods, principles and practices. Knowledge of Aon operations (e.g. insurance brokerage, reinsurance, retirement, etc.) or comparable industry experience is a plus;
• Organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills. Ability to work independently and with initiative to complete audit assignments.
• Curiosity and the ability to learn and develop a competency/understanding of Aon operations including policies and procedures, and apply them to assignments.
• Willingness to travel between 10-25%, primarily in the EMEA region.
• The possession of an EU Passport or Work permit.

How we support our colleaguesIn addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce, continuing training and education and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. We offer a variety of working style solutions, up to 20 days per year working from abroad in line with internal procedures, but we also recognize that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work… and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working!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, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.Please reach out to Corporate Recruiter: Dis Grotzinger via for futher information about the hiring proces.You can also find additional information about the position by contacting Gunadi Tanuwidjaja (Senior Manager EMEA) via mail to gunadi.tanuwidjaja@aon.nl. 2552380

Expected salary

Location

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Job date

Thu, 26 Dec 2024 01:54:03 GMT

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