Staff Auditor I

at  Aflac Incorporated

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s Degree In accounting, finance, business administration or a related field
• Zero to two years of related work experience
  Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE PREFERRED

• Designation - Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Management Accountant (CMA)

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE?

• In-depth knowledge of Aflac’s organizational and functional structure and processes, products, and services is preferred
• Basic knowledge, understanding, and ability to interpret GAAP, IFRS, SEC guidance and other federal regulations, and state insurance department statutes
• Uses logic and reasoning skills to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Excellent presentation, oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills to effectively interact with Aflac’s senior management, and internal and external business contacts
• Exhibits and maintains professionalism in accordance with corporate standards
• Experience and proficiency using Microsoft Office software, including intermediate proficiency using Word and intermediate to advanced experience using Excel

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interviews employees and performs the audit work as developed in the audit program utilizing automated facilities wherever feasible
• Evaluates audit reports to verify that all issues have satisfactory responses; analyzes audit results ensuring the effectiveness of internal controls, efficiency of operations, and protection of company assets
• Performs thorough reviews of assigned areas including transactions, documents, records, physical assets, and automated functions, reviewing for accuracy, adequate control, and operational efficiency
• Advises Internal Audit management of any events or occurrences which could be construed to be fraud or violation of established laws or statutes; documents audit findings that will be the basis for the final report
• Prepares draft audit reports for supervisory review, including audit findings and recommendations; participates in closing conferences with management to discuss audit results; may prepare PowerPoint presentations, visuals, graphs, and other materials as requested
• Performs special tasks as requested; participates with system development teams as internal controls specialist; participates in annual Internal Control Review process
• Travel required approximately 30% of the time
• Performs other related duties as required