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 yearAssisting in testing controls and providing audit/SOX supportCoordinating and monitoring adherence to Compliance policiesDeveloping the Audit readiness programParticipating in Internal auditGeneral 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 InvoicesPreparing and managing budgetary spend, review of actuals and other finance support
Qualifications

Education/Experience Required:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting plus, CPA, designation or MBAMinimum 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 environmentKnowledge of GAAP, internal controls, SOX and financial reportingVery good interpersonal and communication skillsFundamentals of Financial Planning and AnalysisAdvanced 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 assetDigital 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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