Sr. Specialist, Audit
Merck
4 hours ago
Remote friendly (Rahway, NJ)
United States
Corporate Functions
Responsibilities:
- Participate in the execution of financial, operational, SOX 404 and IT audits, as well as integrated and process audits (domestic and international) to help maintain a strong internal control environment.
- On occasion, lead small teams of auditors.
- Under direction of the AIC, 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 established 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 with the audit team to write audit reports describing identified control concerns, associated risks, and appropriate recommendations.
- Participate in department projects and help ensure delivery of specified results.
- Maintain professionalism, independence, integrity, and quality; use good judgment in conducting work.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
Required Experience & Skills:
- Minimum 3 years of experience in internal audit, public accounting, or general accounting.
- CPA required.
- Experience with audit methodology and internal controls.
- Strong interpersonal skills; ability to interact effectively with clients, business process owners, and colleagues.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Understanding of information technology; ability to use applications and systems.
- Strong time management; ability to work in a team and independently.
- Attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%.
Preferred:
- Big 4 or regional accounting firm experience.
Application instructions:
- Apply through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if a current employee).
- Job posting effective until 11:59:59 PM on the day before 05/2/2026. Apply no later than the day before the end date (Requisition ID: R383076).
- Participate in the execution of financial, operational, SOX 404 and IT audits, as well as integrated and process audits (domestic and international) to help maintain a strong internal control environment.
- On occasion, lead small teams of auditors.
- Under direction of the AIC, 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 established 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 with the audit team to write audit reports describing identified control concerns, associated risks, and appropriate recommendations.
- Participate in department projects and help ensure delivery of specified results.
- Maintain professionalism, independence, integrity, and quality; use good judgment in conducting work.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
Required Experience & Skills:
- Minimum 3 years of experience in internal audit, public accounting, or general accounting.
- CPA required.
- Experience with audit methodology and internal controls.
- Strong interpersonal skills; ability to interact effectively with clients, business process owners, and colleagues.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Understanding of information technology; ability to use applications and systems.
- Strong time management; ability to work in a team and independently.
- Attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%.
Preferred:
- Big 4 or regional accounting firm experience.
Application instructions:
- Apply through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if a current employee).
- Job posting effective until 11:59:59 PM on the day before 05/2/2026. Apply no later than the day before the end date (Requisition ID: R383076).