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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution · Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

Our location in Chicago, IL currently has an opportunity for an Senior Auditor, Global IT Audit.

You will be joining a multinational organization with a strong emphasis on talent development where you will spend 2-3 years’ operating within this cross-functional role and learning Abbott’s diverse and evolving businesses. Afterwards you will have the opportunity to transition into various positions in the organization such as Cybersecurity, Global Privacy, Operating Divisional IT Roles, Global IT, and Legal.

The Senior Auditor, Global IT is responsible for assessing the adequacy of Global Information Technology security and controls for applications and infrastructure throughout Abbott’s international and domestic organizations. The individual will effectively scope and plan for assigned audit engagements including preparation of audit risk assessments and planning to drive appropriate audit coverage. The IT auditor will execute audit fieldwork using a risk-based approach to help ensure effective testing coverage. They will identify control gaps and other areas of risk exposure related to controls within IT processes and deliver achievable, meaningful recommendations for management to mitigate the identified risks.

The individual should have the demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, present professionally, and work well with the highest level of Corporate and Division management as well as his/her peer group.

What You’ll Work On

Lead and execute Information Systems audits throughout Abbott's international and domestic organizations.
Assess the design and development of security solutions and their adherence to applicable policies and comply with information security requirements.
Prepare and present audit findings to senior management.

Maintain comprehensive historical audit work paper documentation that fully supports reported audit results, leveraging established department tools and standards.
Proactively communicate with key stakeholders regarding audit status, findings and other relevant issues.
Stay abreast of current and emerging security risks. Research new technologies, understand existing processes, and reference recognized standards and frameworks.
Work collaboratively with others on the Corporate Audit team to proactively assess organizational IT risks and ensure effective audit coverage.
Identify control gaps and other areas of heightened risk exposure related to governance, risk management and internal controls within IT processes.
Design and deliver achievable meaningful recommendations for management to mitigate the identified risks.

Required Qualifications

BA/BS degree in Business, Computer Science, Management Information Systems or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
3-5+ years of related experience with a top-tier consulting or public accounting firm in one of the following two areas required:
- Execution of Information Systems audits, including Application, Platform or
- General IT Controls; or conducting information security assessments or implementing information security controls.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required.
60% travel to Abbott's International and Domestic locations required.
Must be able to work from one of our Chicago or Lake County locations.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with auditing major ERP systems (i.e. SAP)
Experience with auditing IaaS, PaaS, SaaS services and solutions
Deep insight of best practice standards and frameworks, such as ISO 27001/2 and NIST.
In-depth understanding of network and system security technology and practices across major-computing areas.
Experience with Technology Risk Management / IT Audit function in Enterprise organizations.
Certifications such as HCISPP, CHPS, CISA, CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CIPP.
Manufacturing and/or international business experience.
Foreign language skills.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott, and on Twitter @AbbottNews.

The base pay for this position is

$78,000.00 – $156,000.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Audit

DIVISION:

FIN Corporate Finance

LOCATION:

United States > Chicago : Willis Tower Building 233 S Wacker Dr.

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Yes, 50 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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