Senior Auditor, Global Finance Audit
Company: Abbott Laboratories
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 11, 2025
Job Description:
Working at AbbottAt 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
OpportunityThis position may be located in Chicago, Willis Tower or
Abbott Park, IL.The Senior Global Finance Auditor is responsible
for conducting financial and operational audits throughout Abbott's
international and domestic organizations and formulate
recommendations for improvement in operating performance and
control. The individual will effectively scope and plan for
assigned audit engagements including preparation of audit risk
assessments and planning to drive appropriate audit coverage. The
Senior Global Finance Auditor will execute audit fieldwork using a
risk-based approach to help ensure effective testing coverage. They
will identify control gaps and other areas of risk exposure related
to controls within Finance processes and deliver achievable,
meaningful recommendations for management to mitigate the
identified risks.The individual should have the demonstrated
ability to communicate effectively, present professionally, and
work well with the highest level of Corporate and Division
management as well as his/her peer group.WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Perform financial audits of Abbott Laboratories' domestic and
international businesses over the course of an 18-24 month rotation
in Corporate Audit.
- 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 planning to fieldwork to
report issuance to wrap up.
- Document all audit work performed in a clear, purposeful, and
timely manner.
- Establish positive working relationships with management and
provide input on risks and controls while maintaining independence
and objectivity.
- Promote an effective team-oriented atmosphere and take
initiative to assist in the orientation and development of new
auditors.
- Achieve individual and department goals as assigned.
- Leverage experience obtained and relationships developed over
the course of the rotation to identify future career interests and
opportunities in Abbott finance.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU'LL
BRINGRequired:
- BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance or related field, or
equivalent practical experience.
- 3-6 busy seasons in internal/external audit practice of a
public accounting firm, Big 4, highly preferred.
- 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, plan, prioritize and complete assignments with little or
no supervision.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills required.
- Ability to express a point of view and advise on risk and
control considerations.
- Manufacturing and/or international business experience
desirable.
- Ability to use discretion and handle sensitive/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:
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 , on Facebook at , and on
Twitter @AbbottNews.The base pay for this position is $75,300.00 -
$150,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the
range posted.
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Keywords: Abbott Laboratories, Chicago , Senior Auditor, Global Finance Audit, Accounting, Auditing , Chicago, Illinois
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