Associate Director, Global Financial Audit
BioSpace, North Chicago, IL, United States
Job Description
AbbVie's Internal Audit (IA) function plays a valuable role in protecting and enhancing the organization’s value by providing risk‑based, objective assurance, advice and insights. The function is guided by a disciplined, collaborative approach 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 plan, execute and report on assigned internal audits, develop and implement improvements to department processes, maintain an annual risk assessment that underpins the audit plan, and aid the Director in talent strategies and in managing direct reports and audit teams.
Responsibilities
Audit Planning, Execution & Reporting (~70%)
Assist the Directors in developing and executing a comprehensive risk‑based global internal audit program through proactive research of industry best practices.
Directly manage and perform multiple financial and operational internal audits to assess control design, operating effectiveness, operational efficiency, compliance with corporate policies and generally accepted accounting principles.
Provide management with recommendations and insights to strengthen the control environment.
Manage internal projects and process improvement initiatives.
Maintain the highest standards of professionalism and independence.
Other (~30%)
Coach and mentor audit staff.
Liaise proactively with business and corporate functions management to provide counsel on risk and control issues.
Manage and perform key departmental process improvement initiatives including internal quality assurance and audit issue trend analysis.
Execute special projects, providing controls consulting expertise to the business.
Assist with preparation of quarterly Leadership presentations.
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 Finance/Accounting experience
Pharmaceutical industry experience
Additional Information
The compensation range described here is a base pay estimate based on job grade. Actual compensation depends on factors including geographic location and may change.
Benefits include paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance, and eligible 401(k) participation.
Eligible for short‑term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered wages or compensation until earned, vested, and determined. Bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or other compensation is at the Company’s sole discretion.
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 https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
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Responsibilities
Audit Planning, Execution & Reporting (~70%)
Assist the Directors in developing and executing a comprehensive risk‑based global internal audit program through proactive research of industry best practices.
Directly manage and perform multiple financial and operational internal audits to assess control design, operating effectiveness, operational efficiency, compliance with corporate policies and generally accepted accounting principles.
Provide management with recommendations and insights to strengthen the control environment.
Manage internal projects and process improvement initiatives.
Maintain the highest standards of professionalism and independence.
Other (~30%)
Coach and mentor audit staff.
Liaise proactively with business and corporate functions management to provide counsel on risk and control issues.
Manage and perform key departmental process improvement initiatives including internal quality assurance and audit issue trend analysis.
Execute special projects, providing controls consulting expertise to the business.
Assist with preparation of quarterly Leadership presentations.
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 Finance/Accounting experience
Pharmaceutical industry experience
Additional Information
The compensation range described here is a base pay estimate based on job grade. Actual compensation depends on factors including geographic location and may change.
Benefits include paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance, and eligible 401(k) participation.
Eligible for short‑term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered wages or compensation until earned, vested, and determined. Bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or other compensation is at the Company’s sole discretion.
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 https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
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