Senior Auditor

Company: Abbott Laboratories
Location: Saint Paul
Posted on: April 11, 2021

Job Description:

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines. Our 109,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. Our location in St. Paul, MN, currently has an opportunity for a Senior Auditor. We are seeking an experienced, high caliber Senior Auditor to assess effectiveness of SOX financial and compliance related business processes and controls at domestic and international locations. Identify the most effective and efficient approaches to mitigate risks and continually evaluate the effectiveness of processes in place. Promote the process of continuous monitoring of controls and risk management, and work with management to develop potential solutions for issues identified. Exercise judgment in planning and organizing work. Perform special assignment and projects as directed. WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Perform audit procedures of financial and compliance related business processes and controls.
• This will include reviewing internal control documentation, performing walk-throughs of key processes, performing tests of key controls to ensure they are operating effectively and evaluating deficiencies identified during testing.
• Perform other business process and compliance projects included in the Internal Audit Plan.
• Create clear and accurate documentation of financial, business and compliance processes and controls as well as test results and conclusions.
• Develop audit programs including steps to test effectiveness of controls in place to address risks.
• Report (orally and in writing) on the results of work performed including recommendations for deficiencies identified.
• Establish positive working relationships with management.
• Comply with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.
• Maintain positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING Required
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, or related field.
  • 2+ years public accounting or audit experience with large company (including 1+ years in-charging audits).
  • Strong understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley and audit experience in testing SOX related processes and controls.
  • 2+ years project management experience including the ability to organize, plan, prioritize and complete assignments with little or no supervision.
  • Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
  • Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
  • Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.
  • Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
  • Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.
  • Ability to use discretion and handle sensitive/confidential information.
  • Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.
  • Ability to travel approximately 35%, including internationally. Preferred
    • CPA designation or other certification (CISA, CIA, CMA) strongly desired.
    • Manufacturing and/or international business experience highly preferred.
    • Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred.
    • Big 4 experience preferred. WHAT WE OFFER At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:
      • Training and career development , with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
      • Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
      • Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
      • Paid time off
      • 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
      • The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Get tailored job recommendations based on your interests.
        • JOB ID: 30977614
          • LOCATION United States - Minnesota - St. Paul
          • DIVISION FIN Corporate Finance
            • TRAVEL Not specified
              • MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE Not Applicable
                • 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) Our business encompasses many different functions and capabilities, which allows you to explore careers in various fields.-- GROWTH PLANNING Growth Planning and Performance Excellence is an annual process through which you'll be able to have open career discussions with your manager to help you determine your own career path and future. TRAINING & NETWORKS We provide a wide range of classroom and e-learning courses to help you develop new skills and enhance your career.-- WE'RE RECOGNIZED AROUND THE WORLD DOW JONES SUSTAINABILITY INDEX BEST CORPORATE CITIZENS FORTUNE CHANGE ---------------------THE WORLD FORTUNE'S MOST ADMIRED COMPANIES JOIN OUR TALENT COMMUNITY We will notify you about relevant positions, and keep you in mind whenever we have interesting opportunities.-- Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce including Minorities, Women, Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Unless otherwise specified, all product and service names appearing in this Internet site are trademarks owned by or licensed to Abbott, its subsidiaries or affiliates. No use of any Abbott trademark, trade name, or trade dress in this site may be made without the prior written authorization of Abbott, except to identify the product or services of the company.

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