Sr Auditor

Job Summary

Under minimal supervision from audit management, conducts moderate to complex audit projects; conducts the planning work on assigned project; determines the audit scope and assists in developing and writing the audit work program; performs the audit work as developed in the audit program using automated facilities wherever feasible

Principal Duties & Responsibilities 

• Analyzes audit results ensuring effectiveness of internal controls, efficiency of operations, and protection of company assets; performs thorough reviews of the assigned areas including transactions, documents, records, physical assets, and automated functions, reviews for accuracy, adequate controls, and operational efficiency 
• Identifies and reports to Internal Audit management occurrences which could be construed to be fraud or violation of established laws or statutes; documents audit findings that will be the basis of the final report 
• Prepares draft audit reports for supervisory review, including audit findings and recommendations; participates in closing conferences to discuss audit results; prepares PowerPoint presentations, outlines, visuals, graphs and other materials as required 
• Evaluates management action plans to verify that all audit issues have satisfactory responses; participates in annual SOX process; participates in system development project teams as an internal controls consultant 
• Participates in educational opportunities to enhance knowledge of Internal Audit, Life Insurance, Accounting, and Business Administration; performs special projects as requested 
• Travel required approximately 30% of the time 
• Performs other related duties as required

Education & Experience Required

• Bachelor's Degree accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field
• four years of job-related work experience

Education & Experience Preferred

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

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Knowledge & Skills 

• Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data 
• 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

Competencies 

• Acting with Integrity 
• Communicating Effectively 
• Pursuing Self-Development 
• Serving Customers 
• Supporting Change 
• Supporting Organizational Goals 
• Working with Diverse Populations 

Working Conditions

The statements below describe the general nature and level of the work and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Normal office environment (virtual and/or in-person)

Travel

≤ 25%

Career Progression Acknowledgement

Normal Career Progression - This is a normal career progression (NCP) position and incumbent may progress to the next level in the job family without further competition when there is an existing business need, qualifications identified in the job profile are met, advancement recommended by management, with human resources approval, and in accordance with company guidelines.