Senior Auditor, Compliance Internal Audit

BioSpace; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking an Internal Audit professional to execute risk-based audits across U.S. and international locations. The role emphasizes collaboration with business partners, data analytics, and clear communication of findings to leadership.

The successful candidate will have 3+ years in a client-facing audit role, a Bachelor’s degree, and relevant certifications are a plus. Travel of 15–35% is expected; in-office work at company locations is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with a major public accounting, consulting or law firm in a client-facing capacity.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent required.
• Professional certifications/degrees such as CIA, CPA, CFE, MBA or JD are a plus.
• Broad knowledge of FCPA and healthcare industry experience will help.
• 15–35% travel to international and U.S. locations is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute audits of processes and locations, U.S. and internationally.
• Compile and analyze large data sets from multiple sources (e.g., SAP, payroll, compliance databases).
• Partner with peers to create risk assessments for audits.
• Prepare and present audit findings to leadership and stakeholders.
• Identify risk and control themes and communicate them to stakeholders.
• Assist with investigations as requested.
• Demonstrate strong soft skills and presentations.

Skills

Client-facing experience

Auditing

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

CIA/CPA/CFE/MBA/JD preferred

Tools

SAP

Payroll systems

Job description

Company Description

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Job Description

AbbVie’s Global Internal Audit function plays a critical role in protecting and enhancing the organization’s value through risk-based assurance and advisory services to internal stakeholders, senior management, and our Audit Committee of the Board.

Internal Audit strives to be a critical function to evaluate company, industry and emerging risks, effectively partnering with the business, and consistently recruit and develop key talent. Our goals are carried-out through the talent of the audit team, while leveraging analytical and audit tools, supported by a dynamic and collaborative team culture.

The scope of compliance audits may include, but is not limited to, the following areas:

• Anti-Bribery / Anti-Corruption
• Promotional / Non-promotional practices
• Third Party Relationships
• Grants & Donations/Research Funding
• Monitoring & Transparency Reporting
• Patient Support Programs
• Contracting / Pricing
• Privacy Laws

Responsibilities

Internal Audit Key Pillar: ExecutionOur leading pillar is focused on executing our audits and services in accordance with Institute of Internal Audit (IIA) standards, AbbVie Code of Conduct, and other internal policies. We drive meaningful dialogue, analysis, and tools that allow us to partner with our stakeholders on key decisions, aimed at assessing and improving AbbVie’s control environment.

Internal Audit Key Pillar: EngagementWe take pride in how we engage with stakeholders and each other – respectfully, ethically, and with AbbVie’s success and our patients at the forefront of our work. We rely on and challenge each other, as peers, knowing that at the core of every successful team is trust, partnership, and respect

Internal Audit Key Pillar: DevelopmentThe core success of our team is reliant on our talent. We focus on developing members of the audit team to execute audits/services, provide opportunities for training, and upskill other focus areas of each individual. We also continuously assess our culture to allow for an environment that cultivates and sustains an atmosphere of self and team development.

Planning and executing audits of various processes/locations, both U.S. and international.

Compile and analyze large sets of data from multiple sources (such as SAP, payroll and various compliance documentation databases).

Partner with peers in creating a risk assessment analysis of a proposed audit of entities, processes or critical systems.

Prepare and present audit findings to audit leadership and business stakeholders.

Identify and communicate risk & control themes to various stakeholders.

Assist with investigations as requested.

Demonstrate a high degree of soft/presentation skills.

Qualifications

At least 3 years of experience with a major public accounting, consulting or law firm in a client-facing capacity

Bachelor’s Degree.

Professional certifications/degrees a plus: CIA, CPA, CFE, MBA, JD

Broad knowledge and experience in FCPA and/or the healthcare industry

15 – 35% travel to AbbVie's international and U.S. locations required

In office/face-to-face interaction at company’s head office and audit locations

Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:

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.

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