Bank Verification Specialist

Company Description

About AbbVie

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 including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Job Description

Purpose:

The Bank Verification Specialist is responsible for validating and maintaining accurate banking information for vendor and customer accounts. This role plays a critical part in safeguarding financial transactions, ensuring compliance with Governance and SOPs, and preventing fraud.

Responsibilities:

• Perform detailed analysis of each bank change or creation request to ensure it complies with Vendor Master Governance policies and internal controls.
• Conduct due diligence checks to confirm accuracy, legitimacy, and completeness of financial information.
• Verify and validate bank account details for third-party partners, suppliers and customers, mostly US based but also some international parties.
• Review and process banking change requests, ensuring proper documentation, approvals, and adherence to standards.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable, Procurement, and Compliance teams to resolve discrepancies and enforce data governance standards.
• Monitor and flag suspicious activities or potential fraud risks related to banking data.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate vendor banking records in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, SOX compliance, and global regulatory requirements.
• Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation and analysis.
• Assist in continuous improvement of verification processes, controls, and Vendor Master Governance practices.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field preferred. 
• 2+ years of experience in bank verification, accounts payable, or financial operations.
• Familiarity with Vendor Master Data processes and governance frameworks.
• Knowledge of banking regulations, KYC (Know Your Customer), and fraud prevention practices.
• Experience working in a multinational or regulated industry (pharmaceuticals preferred).
• Proficiency in ERP systems (DSP/SAP) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word).
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of global payment methods (SWIFT, IBAN, ACH, etc.).
• Experience handling vendor master data and governance controls.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional global environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact with international stakeholders.

Key Competencies

• Integrity and confidentiality
• Risk awareness and compliance mindset
• Problem-solving and critical thinking
• Organizational and time management skills

Additional Information

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. 

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