Financial Auditor
Merck
August 19, 2026
Remote friendly (Rahway, NJ)
United States
Corporate Functions
Position Overview / Function and Responsibility
Under the direction of the Client Audit Director (CAD) and the Auditor-in-Charge (AIC), the Senior Specialist will:
- Participate in financial, operational, SOX 404, and IT audits, including integrated and process audits, to help maintain a strong internal control environment.
- On occasion, lead small teams of auditors.
- Partner with colleagues, clients, and other organizations to complete assigned audit work.
- Execute audit programs and work papers (including walkthroughs and sample testing) in line with quality standards and timelines.
- Present audit plans, findings, and status updates to clients, CAD, and the Vice President of Internal Audit as directed by the AIC.
- Collaborate on audit report writing, including identified control concerns, associated risks, and recommendations.
- Participate in department projects and ensure results are actualized.
- Maintain professionalism, independence, integrity, quality, and good judgment.
Required Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
Required Experience and Skills:
- 3+ years of experience in internal audit, public accounting, or general accounting.
- CPA required.
- Audit methodology and internal controls experience.
- Strong interpersonal skills; effective oral and written communication.
- Understanding of information technology and ability to use various applications/systems.
- Time management; able to work in a team and independently.
- Attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
- Travel up to 25% (domestic and international).
Preferred Experience:
- Big 4 or regional accounting firm experience.
Required Skills:
- Accounting; internal control testing; information technology auditing/IS audit; data analysis; financial analysis/financial management reporting; preparation of financial reports; contract audits; asset accounting; internal audit development; tax compliance.
Under the direction of the Client Audit Director (CAD) and the Auditor-in-Charge (AIC), the Senior Specialist will:
- Participate in financial, operational, SOX 404, and IT audits, including integrated and process audits, to help maintain a strong internal control environment.
- On occasion, lead small teams of auditors.
- Partner with colleagues, clients, and other organizations to complete assigned audit work.
- Execute audit programs and work papers (including walkthroughs and sample testing) in line with quality standards and timelines.
- Present audit plans, findings, and status updates to clients, CAD, and the Vice President of Internal Audit as directed by the AIC.
- Collaborate on audit report writing, including identified control concerns, associated risks, and recommendations.
- Participate in department projects and ensure results are actualized.
- Maintain professionalism, independence, integrity, quality, and good judgment.
Required Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
Required Experience and Skills:
- 3+ years of experience in internal audit, public accounting, or general accounting.
- CPA required.
- Audit methodology and internal controls experience.
- Strong interpersonal skills; effective oral and written communication.
- Understanding of information technology and ability to use various applications/systems.
- Time management; able to work in a team and independently.
- Attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
- Travel up to 25% (domestic and international).
Preferred Experience:
- Big 4 or regional accounting firm experience.
Required Skills:
- Accounting; internal control testing; information technology auditing/IS audit; data analysis; financial analysis/financial management reporting; preparation of financial reports; contract audits; asset accounting; internal audit development; tax compliance.