Position Overview: Senior Audit Specialist

Grade Level: 010

Compensation Range: $55,000 - $140,000

Company: Aflac Incorporated

Department: Compliance

Recruitment Contact: Dejanee Silas

Work Arrangement: This position is designated as onsite, requiring presence at the corporate location in Columbus, GA during the designated work hours.

Key Success Factors at Aflac:

• Upholding Integrity
• Effective Communication
• Commitment to Personal Growth
• Customer Service Orientation
• Adaptability to Change
• Alignment with Organizational Objectives
• Collaboration with Diverse Groups

Essential Qualifications for this Role:

• Strong understanding of economic and accounting principles, financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
• Ability to apply logical reasoning to evaluate various solutions, conclusions, or approaches to issues.
• Exceptional presentation, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interaction with senior management and business partners.
• Professional demeanor consistent with corporate standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly intermediate proficiency in Word and advanced skills in Excel.

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of four years of relevant professional experience.

Alternatively, a combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Possession of certifications such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Management Accountant (CMA).

Travel Requirements:

• Travel expectations are less than or equal to 10%.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conducts thorough analyses of audit outcomes to ensure the effectiveness of internal controls, operational efficiency, and safeguarding of company assets; performs comprehensive reviews of assigned areas, including transactions, documents, records, physical assets, and automated processes, ensuring accuracy and adequate controls.
• Identifies and escalates potential fraud or legal violations to Internal Audit management; documents findings that will contribute to the final audit report.
• Drafts audit reports for supervisory review, detailing findings and recommendations; engages in closing discussions to review audit results; prepares presentations and supporting materials as necessary.
• Assesses management action plans to confirm satisfactory resolutions to all audit issues; participates in the annual SOX process and collaborates on system development project teams as an internal controls advisor.
• Engages in professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge in Internal Audit, Life Insurance, Accounting, and Business Administration; undertakes special projects as assigned.
• May require travel approximately 30% of the time.
• Performs additional related duties as assigned.

Compensation and Benefits:

This salary range is specific to the job level and considers various factors in compensation decisions, including education, experience, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $140,000.

In addition to the base salary, Aflac offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, prescription drug coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental policies, 401(k) plans, annual bonuses, and stock purchase opportunities. Employees receive 11 paid holidays, up to 20 days of paid time off (PTO), and, if eligible, state-mandated sick leave and other leaves of absence to support overall well-being. Aflac adheres to all applicable leave laws in all states and localities.

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