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Senior Auditor, Compliance Internal Audit

AbbVie · North Chicago, IL · Full time · Finance

Posted Sep 29, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a finding you raised that the business pushed back on. How did you handle it?

What they are checking: Holding a finding with evidence while keeping a working relationship.

Tell me about a time you turned audit work into advice that helped the business improve.

What they are checking: Partnering mindset, not just finding problems.

What would you do

During fieldwork, a manager hints that a payment was made to speed up a permit. What do you do?

What they are checking: Judgment and escalation when a possible violation surfaces.

About the work

How would you scope an anti-bribery and anti-corruption audit of an affiliate that uses many third-party distributors?

What they are checking: Risk-based audit scoping in a core compliance area.

What red flags would you look for when testing grants and donations?

What they are checking: Knowledge of how improper influence can hide in funding.

How would you audit a patient support program for compliance risks?

What they are checking: Understanding of risks unique to pharmaceutical patient programs.

How do IIA standards shape the way you document workpapers and support conclusions?

What they are checking: Audit discipline and professional standards.

How have you used data analytics in an audit to test a full population instead of a sample?

What they are checking: Use of analytical tools to strengthen audit coverage.

How would you test transparency reporting for accuracy?

What they are checking: Understanding of reporting obligations and how to verify them.

How do you write a finding so a senior leader understands the risk in one read?

What they are checking: Clear, concise communication of risk to management.

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The full job description

As published by AbbVie.

AbbVie’s Global Internal Audit function plays a critical role in protecting and enhancing the organization’s value through risk-based assurance and advisory services to internal stakeholders, senior management, and our Audit Committee of the Board. Internal Audit strives to be a critical function to evaluate company, industry and emerging risks, effectively partnering with the business, and consistently recruit and develop key talent. Our goals are carried-out through the talent of the audit team, while leveraging analytical and audit tools, supported by a dynamic and collaborative team culture. The scope of compliance audits may include, but is not limited to, the following areas: • Anti-Bribery / Anti-Corruption • Promotional / Non-promotional practices • Third Party Relationships • Grants & Donations/Research Funding • Monitoring & Transparency Reporting • Patient Support Programs • Contracting / Pricing • Privacy Laws Responsibilities • Internal Audit Key Pillar: Execution Our leading pillar is focused on executing our audits and services in accordance with Institute of Internal Audit (IIA) standards, AbbVie Code of Conduct, and other internal policies. We drive meaningful dialogue, analysis, and tools that allow us to partner with our stakeholders on key decisions, aimed at assessing and improving AbbVie’s control environment. • Internal Audit Key Pillar: Engagement We take pride in how we engage with stakeholders and each other – respectfully, ethically, and with AbbVie’s success and our patients at the forefront of our work. We rely on and challenge each other, as peers, knowing that at the core of every successful team is trust, partnership, and respect • Internal Audit Key Pillar: Development The core success of our team is reliant on our talent. We focus on developing members of the audit team to execute audits/services, provide opportunities for training, and upskill other focus areas of each individual. We also continuously assess our culture to allow for an environment that cultivates and sustains an atmosphere of self and team development. • Planning and executing audits of various processes/locations, both U.S. and international. • Compile and analyze large sets of data from multiple sources (such as SAP, payroll and various compliance documentation databases). • Partner with peers in creating a risk assessment analysis of a proposed audit of entities, processes or critical systems. • Prepare and present audit findings to audit leadership and business stakeholders. • Identify and communicate risk & control themes to various stakeholders. • Assist with investigations as requested. • Demonstrate a high degree of soft/presentation skills. • At least 3 years of experience with a major public accounting, consulting or law firm in a client-facing capacity • Bachelor’s Degree. • Professional certifications/degrees a plus: CIA, CPA, CFE, MBA, JD • Broad knowledge and experience in FCPA and/or the healthcare industry • 15 – 35% travel to AbbVie's international and U.S. locations required • In office/face-to-face interaction at company’s head office and audit locations Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: ​ • The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. ​ • We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.​ • This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs. ​ Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law. ​ 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. US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html

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