Senior Auditor, Global Finance Audit
At a glance
Senior Audit & Controls role at Abbott. Chicago · full-time · $78,000–$156,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Plan finance audits by assessing risk and deciding which areas need coverage
- Test finance controls during audit fieldwork, then recommend practical ways to address gaps and exposure
- Review financial statements and internal controls at domestic and international affiliates, and identify process improvements
- Record audit work clearly and promptly, keeping an independent view of risks and controls
- Complete each engagement from planning through fieldwork and closeout, while helping onboard new auditors
What you bring
- A BA or BS in accounting or finance, or equivalent experience
- Three to six busy seasons in a public accounting firm’s audit practice
- You can analyze large datasets, assess audit risk, and apply GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley knowledge
- You can organize assignments and finish them with little supervision, while communicating risk and control advice
Who this fits
This role suits an experienced auditor who can work independently and communicate findings to senior corporate and division leaders. The rotation runs for eighteen to twenty-four months, with later opportunities to move into finance roles. You must be able to travel roughly half the time to domestic and international locations. The position is based at Willis Tower in Chicago or Abbott Park, Illinois.
From the employer
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:
- Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
- Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
- An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution · Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
- A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
- A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a Senior Global Finance Auditor who can work independently, be able to assess risk and effectively communicate audit results to the highest level of Corporate and Division management on a given audit. This position may work out of our Willis Tower location or our Corporate Headquarters in Abbott Park, IL.
You will be joining a multinational organization with a strong emphasis on talent development where you will spend 18-24 months operating within this cross-functional role and learning Abbott’s diverse and evolving businesses. Afterwards you will have the opportunity to transition into various positions in the organization such as FP&A, financial reporting, or a finance specialty function.
The individual will scope and plan for assigned audit engagements, including preparation of audit risk assessments, and planning to drive appropriate audit coverage. The Sr. Global Finance Auditor will execute audit fieldwork using a risk-based approach to identify control gaps and other areas of exposure related to controls within Finance processes and deliver achievable, meaningful recommendations for management to mitigate. The individual should have the demonstrated ability to work well with others and be reliable. Sr. Global Finance Auditor is encouraged to leverage experience obtained and relationships developed over the course of the rotation to identify future career interests and opportunities in Abbott Finance.
What You’ll Work On
- Perform financial audits of Abbott Laboratories’ domestic and international Affiliates.
- Utilize skills and knowledge acquired from 3-6 years of public accounting experience to assess the accuracy of financial statements, adequacy of internal controls, and identify business process improvements.
- Successfully complete audits from all stages of an audit: planning, fieldwork, and wrap-up.
- Document all audit work performed in a clear, purposeful, and timely manner.
- Provide input on risks and controls while maintaining independence.
- Promote an effective team-oriented atmosphere and take initiative to assist in the on-boarding and development of new auditors.
- Achieve individual and department goals.
Required Qualifications
- BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience
- 3-6 busy seasons in internal/external audit practice of a public accounting firm, Big 4 highly preferred
- Ability to work with and analyze large amounts of data to assess audit scope and/or areas of risk
- Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Sarbanes-Oxley; experience in performing financial statement audits for SEC clients and/or SOX processes and controls
- Project management experience including the ability to organize, prioritize and complete assignments with little or no supervision
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills required to advise on risk and control considerations
- Manufacturing and/or international business experience is preferred
- Ability to use discretion, sound judgment, and handle confidential information
- CPA or other certification (CFE, CIA, CMA), highly preferred
- 40-60% travel to Abbott's International and Domestic locations required
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott, and on Twitter @AbbottNews.
The base pay for this position is
$78,000.00 – $156,000.00In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Audit
DIVISION:
FIN Corporate Finance
LOCATION:
United States > Chicago : Willis Tower Building 233 S Wacker Dr.
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
United States > Abbott Park : AP06C
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Yes, 50 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
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