Senior Auditor, Global IT Audit

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 103,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.At Abbott, we're committed to helping people live their best possible life through the power of health. For more than 125 years, we've brought new products and technologies to the world in nutrition, diagnostics, medical devices and branded generic pharmaceuticals that create more possibilities for more people at all stages of life. Today, 99,000 of us are working to help people live not just longer, but better, in the more than 150 countries we serve.POSITION DESCRIPTION:Abbott Internal Audit is a rotational development program where individuals spend between 18 and 36 months in the Internal Audit department gaining exposure to Abbott’s global business operations before moving on to other areas of the company.The 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.RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead and execute Information Systems audits throughout Abbott's international and domestic organizations. Participate in the IT risk assessment process and development of the audit plan for assigned entities. 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.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 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:o Execution of Information Systems audits, including Application, Platform or General IT Controls; oro Conducting information security assessments or implementing information security controls. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required. 15-40% travel to Abbott's International and Domestic locations required.PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Experience with Auditing major ERP systems (i.e. SAP). 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. Manufacturing and/or international business experience. Foreign language skills.An Equal Opportunity EmployerAbbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com