Company Description
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.
Job Description
Joining AbbVie means you will be part of a team of outstanding professionals dedicated to making a remarkable impact on patients' lives. At AbbVie, we conduct ground-breaking science on a global scale every day. AbbVie Canada is one of the Best Workplaces in Canada whereby 92% of our employees are proud to say they work for AbbVie.
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AbbVie’s 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 people’s lives across several key therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women’s health, and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.
This position reports to the Manager, Accounting Services and is primarily responsible for providing support with internal controls monitoring, testing and documentation and audit support, as well as other accounting related tasks. The Senior Accountant, Internal controls is expected to work closely with FSS, Commercial, Internal Control/SOX PMO, External Auditors, Manager and Controller to work through the financial close process to produce financial statements in accordance with AbbVie’s policies and procedures, US and CDN GAAP. Activities include, but not limited to:
Key Responsibilities:
- Internal Controls:
- Maintaining and updating internal control documentation,
- Monitoring and performing walk-throughs throughout the year
- Assisting in testing controls and providing audit/SOX support
- Coordinating and monitoring adherence to Compliance policies
- Developing the Audit readiness program
- Participating in Internal audit
- General accounting:
- Participating in the financial close process; preparing accruals and other journal entries, cost center analysis, GL reconciliations, etc..
- Approving of Purchase Order Requisitions and Invoices
- Preparing and managing budgetary spend, review of actuals and other finance support
Qualifications
Education/Experience Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting plus, CPA, designation or MBA
- Minimum 5-7 years of experience in a similar role, pharmaceutical industry experience considered an asset
Essential Skills & Abilities:
- Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
- Knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, SOX and financial reporting
- Very good interpersonal and communication skills
- Fundamentals of Financial Planning and Analysis
- Advanced French (for Quebec roles and where relevant) and English language proficiency verbally and in writing.
- Proficient with MS Office Suite, Outlook, internet, etc.
- Experience with SAP considered an asset
- Digital savvy: must be at ease with technology, the use of various tools/systems as part of performing the day to day role and with learning new systems.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply.
Additional Information
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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