Sr. Specialist, Audit
Merck
5 hours ago
Remote friendly (Rahway, NJ)
United States
Corporate Functions
Position Overview / Function and Responsibility
- Participate in financial, operational, SOX 404 and IT audits, integrated and process audits (domestic and international) to maintain a strong internal control environment.
- On occasion, lead small teams of auditors.
- Partner with colleagues and clients/organizations to complete assigned audit work.
- Execute audit programs and work papers (walkthroughs and sample testing) to quality standards and timelines.
- Present audit plans, findings, and status updates to Clients, CAD, and the Vice President of Internal Audit (as directed by AIC).
- Collaborate on audit report writing, describing control concerns, risks, and recommendations.
- Participate in department projects and ensure results are actualized.
- Maintain professionalism, independence, integrity, and good judgment.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
Required Experience/Skills:
- 3+ years in internal audit, public accounting, or general accounting.
- CPA required.
- Experience with audit methodology and internal controls.
- Strong interpersonal skills; effective oral and written communication.
- Understanding of information technology; ability to use applications/systems.
- Time management; work independently and in teams.
- Attention to detail; ability to multi-task.
- Travel up to 25%.
Preferred:
- Big 4 or regional accounting firm experience.
Required Skills: Accounting, Auditing Procedures.
Compensation/Benefits (if applicable):
- Salary range: $106,200.00–$167,200.00; eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive (if applicable).
- Comprehensive benefits include medical/dental/vision, retirement (401(k)), paid holidays, vacation, and sick/compassionate days.
Application Instructions:
- Apply at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or Workday Jobs Hub as a current employee). Apply by the deadline stated on the posting.
- Participate in financial, operational, SOX 404 and IT audits, integrated and process audits (domestic and international) to maintain a strong internal control environment.
- On occasion, lead small teams of auditors.
- Partner with colleagues and clients/organizations to complete assigned audit work.
- Execute audit programs and work papers (walkthroughs and sample testing) to quality standards and timelines.
- Present audit plans, findings, and status updates to Clients, CAD, and the Vice President of Internal Audit (as directed by AIC).
- Collaborate on audit report writing, describing control concerns, risks, and recommendations.
- Participate in department projects and ensure results are actualized.
- Maintain professionalism, independence, integrity, and good judgment.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
Required Experience/Skills:
- 3+ years in internal audit, public accounting, or general accounting.
- CPA required.
- Experience with audit methodology and internal controls.
- Strong interpersonal skills; effective oral and written communication.
- Understanding of information technology; ability to use applications/systems.
- Time management; work independently and in teams.
- Attention to detail; ability to multi-task.
- Travel up to 25%.
Preferred:
- Big 4 or regional accounting firm experience.
Required Skills: Accounting, Auditing Procedures.
Compensation/Benefits (if applicable):
- Salary range: $106,200.00–$167,200.00; eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive (if applicable).
- Comprehensive benefits include medical/dental/vision, retirement (401(k)), paid holidays, vacation, and sick/compassionate days.
Application Instructions:
- Apply at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or Workday Jobs Hub as a current employee). Apply by the deadline stated on the posting.