Overview
AbbVie’s Internal Audit (IA) function plays a valuable role in protecting and enhancing the organization’s value by providing risk-based and objective assurance, advice and insights. The function is guided by a disciplined, collaborative approach that is aligned with AbbVie’s strategy and the IIA standards with a focus on constant innovation and talent development. Reporting to the Finance Audit Director, the Finance Audit Associate Director will have responsibility for planning, executing and reporting on assigned internal audits as well as developing and implementing key improvements to department processes. Finance Audit assignments may be performed anywhere in the world AbbVie operates. The Finance Audit Associate Director will also work as part of the department’s overall management team to perform and maintain an annual risk assessment which forms the basis of our annual audit plan. Other responsibilities include aiding the Director in developing talent strategies and effectively managing direct reports and audit teams. Given the extent of the department’s interactions with the business and other functions, excellent communication and relationship building skills are required together with the ability to deal with ambiguity and exercise critical thinking to effectively influence senior business management and peers while acting as a catalyst for positive change. Strong people management skills are essential. Responsibilities
Audit Planning, Execution & Reporting (~70%)
In collaboration with the rest of the IA management team, assist the Directors in the development and execution of a comprehensive risk-based global internal audit program through proactive involvement and research of industry and profession best practices. Directly manage and perform multiple Financial and Operational internal audits simultaneously with the objective of assessing the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, efficiency of operations, compliance with corporate policies and procedures and generally accepted accounting principles. Provide management with valuable recommendations and insights to strengthen the control environment. Manage internal projects and process improvement initiatives. Maintain the highest standards of professionalism and independence in the execution of duties.
Other (~30%)
Coach and mentor audit staff. Proactively liaise with various business and corporate functions management providing counsel and input on risk and control issues facing their functions. Manage and perform key departmental process improvement initiatives including internal quality assurance; assist with audit issue trend analysis and reporting. Manage and perform special projects including providing controls consulting expertise to the business. Assist with preparation of quarterly Leadership presentations, as needed.
Qualifications
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree or Equivalent Area of Study: Finance, Accounting and/or Business Administration Years of Experience: 7 to 10 years of relevant experience Preferred: Level of Education: MS and/or MBA Area of Study: Finance and/or Accounting Certifications: CIA, CPA and/or CFE Experience:
Public accounting or internal audit experience Previous managerial experience Progressive Financial/Accounting experience Pharmaceutical industry experience
Additional Information
The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company’s sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law. AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit the information page on equal employment opportunity. US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: Reasonable accommodations information available on the company site.
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AbbVie’s Internal Audit (IA) function plays a valuable role in protecting and enhancing the organization’s value by providing risk-based and objective assurance, advice and insights. The function is guided by a disciplined, collaborative approach that is aligned with AbbVie’s strategy and the IIA standards with a focus on constant innovation and talent development. Reporting to the Finance Audit Director, the Finance Audit Associate Director will have responsibility for planning, executing and reporting on assigned internal audits as well as developing and implementing key improvements to department processes. Finance Audit assignments may be performed anywhere in the world AbbVie operates. The Finance Audit Associate Director will also work as part of the department’s overall management team to perform and maintain an annual risk assessment which forms the basis of our annual audit plan. Other responsibilities include aiding the Director in developing talent strategies and effectively managing direct reports and audit teams. Given the extent of the department’s interactions with the business and other functions, excellent communication and relationship building skills are required together with the ability to deal with ambiguity and exercise critical thinking to effectively influence senior business management and peers while acting as a catalyst for positive change. Strong people management skills are essential. Responsibilities
Audit Planning, Execution & Reporting (~70%)
In collaboration with the rest of the IA management team, assist the Directors in the development and execution of a comprehensive risk-based global internal audit program through proactive involvement and research of industry and profession best practices. Directly manage and perform multiple Financial and Operational internal audits simultaneously with the objective of assessing the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, efficiency of operations, compliance with corporate policies and procedures and generally accepted accounting principles. Provide management with valuable recommendations and insights to strengthen the control environment. Manage internal projects and process improvement initiatives. Maintain the highest standards of professionalism and independence in the execution of duties.
Other (~30%)
Coach and mentor audit staff. Proactively liaise with various business and corporate functions management providing counsel and input on risk and control issues facing their functions. Manage and perform key departmental process improvement initiatives including internal quality assurance; assist with audit issue trend analysis and reporting. Manage and perform special projects including providing controls consulting expertise to the business. Assist with preparation of quarterly Leadership presentations, as needed.
Qualifications
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree or Equivalent Area of Study: Finance, Accounting and/or Business Administration Years of Experience: 7 to 10 years of relevant experience Preferred: Level of Education: MS and/or MBA Area of Study: Finance and/or Accounting Certifications: CIA, CPA and/or CFE Experience:
Public accounting or internal audit experience Previous managerial experience Progressive Financial/Accounting experience Pharmaceutical industry experience
Additional Information
The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company’s sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law. AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit the information page on equal employment opportunity. US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: Reasonable accommodations information available on the company site.
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