Associate Director, Global Financial Audit

Role Summary

The Associate Director, Global Financial Audit plans, executes, and reports on internal audits and leads improvements to department processes. They participate in annual risk assessments to shape the audit plan and work with the IA management team to develop talent strategies and oversee audit staff. This global role may perform audit assignments anywhere AbbVie operates and requires strong communication, relationship-building, and the ability to influence senior management and drive positive change.

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 liaison 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

• Required:
  • 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

Education

• Bachelor Degree or Equivalent in Finance, Accounting and/or Business Administration
• MS and/or MBA in Finance and/or Accounting