2027 Future Talent Program - Audit - Co-op

Merck • Rahway, NJ

12h • $39,908 - $111,111 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Future Talent Program features Cooperative (Co-op) education that lasts up to 6 months and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Global Support Functions Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals. Our Finance team brings financial perspectives into overall strategic and tactical decision making. We use state-of-the-art techniques for financial analysis, planning, accounting, reporting, and performance evaluation. This allows the organization to continue advancing medical innovation and improve lives.

Position Overview:
Our company Corporate Audit and Assurance Services Co-Op participants will be placed onto audit projects and work with our Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) project management team. These teams collaborate with stakeholders across the Finance organization, helping to solve vital business needs for Finance by leveraging data analytics and understanding implications on global healthcare systems.

By joining the Co-Op program, individuals will gain an understanding of how the company is fulfilling its purpose of inventing medicines to improve people’s lives. The Co-Op will allow individuals to gain knowledge on products, healthcare systems, payors, and regulatory and reputational risks while working intimately with our global business operations. In addition, individuals will use data analytics to gain insights into business practices and the execution of the company’s strategy; this includes a deeper knowledge of internal controls, business compliance, and risk management. Individuals will be based in the global headquarters in Rahway, NJ.

This opportunity will last 6 months and will include several projects. These opportunities will provide you with a variety of experiences and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.

Requirements

• Current Sophomores enrolled in a BS in Finance, Accountancy, or Business Analytics preferred
• Dedication to teamwork
• Demonstrated leadership
• Passion and commitment to learning
• Experience with Microsoft Excel
• Proven success in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Ability to self-motivate and take responsibility for personal growth and development.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact effectively with client and business process owners as well as finance colleagues
• Effective written and verbal communications skills
• Strong time management skills and the ability to work autonomously and within a team
• Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task
• Demonstration of ethics and integrity within a professional work environment

Nice To Haves

• Previous internship or work experience in Finance, Accounting, Business, or Economics
• GPA of 3.3 or above

Responsibilities

• Placed onto audit projects and work with our Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) project management team.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the Finance organization, helping to solve vital business needs for Finance by leveraging data analytics and understanding implications on global healthcare systems.
• Gain an understanding of how the company is fulfilling its purpose of inventing medicines to improve people’s lives.
• Gain knowledge on products, healthcare systems, payors, and regulatory and reputational risks while working intimately with our global business operations.
• Use data analytics to gain insights into business practices and the execution of the company’s strategy; this includes a deeper knowledge of internal controls, business compliance, and risk management.
• Evaluate business operations, processes, and internal controls to effectively complete risk-based audits.
• Develop skillsets through a wide breadth of engagements, across various business lines.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to both peers and leaders, sharing successes and lessons learned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree