2027 Future Talent Program - Finance Leadership Development Program, Audit Specialist
Merck
September 09, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Rahway, NJ)
Worldwide
Corporate Functions
Role: IT Internal Audit Specialist within the Finance Leadership Development Program, focusing on evaluating internal controls in IT environments to support corporate audit functions. Responsibilities: execute IT and integrated process audits, including testing IT general controls (ITGCs) related to SOX compliance, support audit documentation, and collaborate with management on audit activities. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, Accounting, or related fields; strong communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills; ability to travel up to 30%; experience with Sarbanes-Oxley, ITGCs, and SDLC preferred. High-Value: audit of IT controls, SOX compliance, ITGC testing, exposure to cybersecurity, cloud, and emerging tech environments, global audit experience. WorkSetup: hybrid with domestic and international travel.