Job Description
Collects, organizes, analyzes, and evaluates moderately complex financial and statistical data and other related information; completes quantitative and qualitative reviews and prepares required internal and external records, reports, statistics, financial statements, analyses, stockholders’ reports, etc.; develops and presents conclusions and recommendations to management; participates on project teams or committees assisting with the development and implementation of goals and objectives aimed at enhancing customer service, process improvement, and resource management. Performs duties under general direction with independent action and decision making within the framework of the job; interprets and applies laws and regulations; acts in an advisory capacity working with division management and/or designated representatives providing guidance and direction on and clarifying interpretation of the accounting procedures, policies, and practices of the company and various regulatory authorities. Identifies and resolves accounting and financial account and/or transaction discrepancies, and provides detailed explanations for variances between actual and planned activities; maintains complete and accurate regulatory filings; assists with developing, analyzing, and implementing accounting procedures in a systems environment in conformance with GAAP, SSAP, SEC, IRS, and other regulatory standards; audits and evaluates the effectiveness of systems and procedures, and confirms the consistent application of accounting pronouncements and policies. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with business partners, and state and federal agencies; stays abreast of current trends and regulatory changes in the industry; conducts bench marking activities with other companies and organizations within and outside the industry and recommends alternative business practices, procedures, solutions and strategies based on best practice research; assists senior team members in developing and implementing new applications and analytical models, or enhancing existing systems. Assists in the maintenance of the Financial Reporting Department’s system of internal controls, including the documentation of material changes to the process including organizational changes, system modifications, and procedural changes; performs analysis of Internal Control Assessment documents to assess the relevancy of key processes, risks, and internal control structure for the reporting process; performs process control testing, validations and reconciliations; provides assurances and supporting evidence to aid in Aflac’s compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Section 302 regulations. Performs other duties as required
