Job Description

About AbbVie
AbbVies mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on peoples lives across several key therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, womens health and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.

This position reports solid line to VP FSS (Finance Shared Services) and dotted line to Director, Internal Controls COE

Please Note: Location is TBD and Grade will be adjusted based on the location of final candidate

Finance Compliance & Audits

* Support internal and external audits on a global level for each FSS centre and process area (scope, agenda, answers to auditors questions, finalizing audit reports, management responses and following up issue remediation) including SOX testing
* Ensure appropriate knowledge in the FSS organization on Policies, Risk and Controls Matrix (RCM), and SOX requirements, in close collaboration with Internal Controls COE, Accounting COE and Global Process Leads
* Support a consistent Risk and Controls model across all FSS centers and process area (PTP, RTR, OTC and master data)
* Update FSS Key Controls documentation / support Control Owners as needed and consult / communicate changes with the relevant stakeholders
* Design and implement new / updated internal controls as needed
* Communicate control changes to the organization as and when needed
* Support, as needed, the countries in preparation and execution of internal and external audits
* Share audit experience and lessons learnt within the FSS organization and other functions / countries on a periodic basis
* Ensure control gaps are reviewed on a periodic basis (at least semi-annually) and either mitigating controls are being identified and / or proper remediation action is put on place
* Serve as a global Policy SME and review on an annual basis Finance Policies F102, F103, F603 and F604 (Account Reconciliations, Journal Entries, Accounting for Property, Plant and Equipment and Accounting for Software)
* Lead the annual review and reassessment of Balance Sheet accounts Risk Rating in line with Policy F102
* Maintain the FSS RTR library of Balance Sheet Reconciliation Job Aids and other training documentation / knowledge base supporting the execution of FSS Key Controls

Project Management

* Implement any new projects / process change as part of operating model / internal controls update
* Support global / cross-functional projects (e.g. systems implementation, integration of processes) in which FSS is a stakeholder as FSS internal controls SME
* Drive continuous improvement program and ensure consistent implementation in each site
* Communicate global initiatives by FSS to the relevant stake holders
* Support FSS Communication and Training team in governance / access control of FSS RTR Operations ShP sites
* Provide ad hoc reports for FSS as and when needed

Qualifications
Systems

* SAP
* BlackLine
* MS Office (proficient in MS Excel)

Business Knowledge

* Chart of Accounts
* SOX Policy and requirements
* Business Process, Corporate Policies
* Financial Data Flows
* Understanding end to end processes for RTR, PTP, OTC and Master Data

Technical Knowledge

* Advanced Accounting and SOX
* Project Management
* US GAAP and / or IFRS

Qualifications and Skills

* Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting. ACCA, CPA, CIMA or equivalent qualifications is a plus. CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) qualifications or/and experience in one of the big four firms would be an asset
* 7+ years of progressive experience in accounting and/or audit
* Experience with SAP required, BlackLine Reconciliations and Journals desired
* Strong analytical, problem solving and interpersonal skills
* Strong written and verbal skills enabling effective communication with all levels of management
* Individual must be self-motivated with great follow-up skills and be able to work independently
* Excellent stakeholder management skills are required
* Ownership and strong drive in an independent tasks execution
* Strong organizational skills required to coordinate and manage multiple cross divisional work process and projects
* Experience with continuous improvement projects and practical application of CPI methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma) would be an asset
* Language required: English (mandatory written and oral)

Significant Work Activities
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)
Travel
No
Job Type
Experienced
Schedule
Full-time
Job Level Code
M
Equal Employment Opportunity
At AbbVie, we value bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds to develop new and innovative solutions for patients. As an equal opportunity employer we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.