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Job Location drjobs

Montreal - Canada

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

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1 Vacancy

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.

When choosing your career path choose to be remarkable.

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.

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 AbbVies 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:

  • Bachelors 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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