Senior Audit & Finance Analyst – 12 month Contract

Senior Audit & Finance Analyst – 12 month Contract Help shape financial integrity, governance, and reporting excellence across Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea. We are looking for someone to ideally start in November 2026 for this 12 month contract. Join Aon and play a key role in delivering trusted financial reporting, strengthening governance frameworks, and supporting a culture of continuous improvement across our business. This is a hybrid role offering the flexibility to work from home and our Sydney office. Aon is in the business of better decisions At Aon, we help clients make better decisions to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. Our colleagues are empowered to bring new ideas, collaborate across borders, and build meaningful careers. We invest in our people through learning, development, and opportunities to grow within a global organisation. The Opportunity This is more than a traditional finance role. As a Senior Audit & Finance Analyst, you'll work across financial reporting, technical accounting, audit, risk, compliance, and business improvement initiatives. You'll partner with local and global stakeholders to help ensure reporting accuracy, strengthen controls, manage risk, and support strategic projects that drive business success. You'll have the opportunity to influence outcomes, build relationships across the organisation, and gain exposure to complex regulatory and reporting environments. What You'll Do Lead and support SOX compliance activities, including testing, reporting, documentation, and remediation initiatives. Partner with colleagues across Australia, New Zealand, PNG and global teams to deliver high-quality reporting and meet key deadlines. Strengthen and maintain internal controls, governance frameworks, and process documentation. Coordinate control walkthroughs and testing activities with stakeholders across the business. Support internal and external audits and help drive positive audit outcomes. Prepare statutory financial statements and consolidated financial reports in accordance with IFRS. Research and interpret accounting standards, assessing business impacts and providing practical recommendations. Deliver regulatory reporting and financial analysis for regulated entities. Contribute to finance transformation projects, risk reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives. Identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen controls, and enhance reporting efficiency. Build trusted relationships across Finance, Risk, Operations, Technology, and wider business teams. What Makes This Role Different This role offers a unique blend of financial reporting, governance, audit, technical accounting, and business partnering within a global professional services organisation. You'll gain exposure to: Regional and global stakeholders. Complex financial and regulatory environments. Finance transformation and business improvement projects. Opportunities to broaden your technical expertise and commercial understanding. A collaborative culture where your ideas and contributions are valued. What We're Looking For We're interested in dedicated professionals who bring some or all of the following: CA or CPA qualification. Experience in financial reporting, audit, technical accounting, compliance, controllership, or risk. Strong understanding of IFRS and statutory reporting requirements. Experience working with internal controls, SOX, governance, or risk frameworks. Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capability. Ability to manage competing priorities while delivering quality outcomes. Confidence establishing relationships and influencing partners at all levels. Curiosity, initiative, and a continuous improvement approach. How we support our colleagues In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a workforce that represents different perspectives. Our agile and inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work-life balance while building a rewarding career. Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share, and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. From professional qualifications to ongoing development opportunities, we are committed to investing in your future. Aon values an innovative and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. #LI-DN1 #Hybrid 2584690