Senior Financial Auditor
Merck
September 03, 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, as well as integrated and process audits (domestic and abroad) to 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 (walkthroughs and sample testing) per 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, describing control concerns, associated risks, and recommendations.
- Participate in department projects and ensure results are actualized.
- Maintain professionalism, independence, integrity, quality, and sound judgment.
Required Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
Required Experience and Skills
- Minimum 3 years in internal audit, public accounting, or general accounting.
- CPA required.
- Audit methodology and internal controls experience.
- Strong interpersonal skills; effective communication (oral and written).
- Understanding of information technology; ability to use applications and systems.
- Time management; able to work in a team and independently.
- Attention to detail; ability to multi-task.
- Travel up to 25% (domestic and international).
Preferred Experience
- Big 4 or regional accounting firm experience.
Required Skills
- Accounting; Asset Accounting; Contract Audits; Data Analysis; Finance Analytics; Financial Analysis; Financial Management Reporting; General Accounting; Information Technology (IT) Systems; Information Technology Auditing; Internal Audit Development; Internal Control Testing; IS Audit; Preparation of Financial Reports; 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, as well as integrated and process audits (domestic and abroad) to 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 (walkthroughs and sample testing) per 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, describing control concerns, associated risks, and recommendations.
- Participate in department projects and ensure results are actualized.
- Maintain professionalism, independence, integrity, quality, and sound judgment.
Required Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
Required Experience and Skills
- Minimum 3 years in internal audit, public accounting, or general accounting.
- CPA required.
- Audit methodology and internal controls experience.
- Strong interpersonal skills; effective communication (oral and written).
- Understanding of information technology; ability to use applications and systems.
- Time management; able to work in a team and independently.
- Attention to detail; ability to multi-task.
- Travel up to 25% (domestic and international).
Preferred Experience
- Big 4 or regional accounting firm experience.
Required Skills
- Accounting; Asset Accounting; Contract Audits; Data Analysis; Finance Analytics; Financial Analysis; Financial Management Reporting; General Accounting; Information Technology (IT) Systems; Information Technology Auditing; Internal Audit Development; Internal Control Testing; IS Audit; Preparation of Financial Reports; Tax Compliance