Specialist, Audit (Hybrid - Rahway, NJ)

Merck • Rahway, NJ

5d • $79,200 - $124,700 • Hybrid

About The Position

The primary purpose of Audit and Assurance Services is to provide value-added independent and risk-based audit and assurance services. Under the direction of the Client Audit Director ("CAD") and the Auditor-in-Charge ("AIC"), the Specialist will participate in the execution of financial, operational, SOX 404, and IT audits, integrated audits, and process audits, both domestically and internationally, to help ensure a strong internal control environment is maintained across the Company. The Specialist will partner with MCAAS colleagues, clients, and other organizations to effectively complete assigned audit activities, execute audit procedures and prepare workpapers (including walkthroughs and sample testing) in accordance with established methodologies, quality standards, and timelines. The Specialist will analyze audit evidence and identify potential control deficiencies, risks, and process improvement opportunities, and assist in the development of audit observations, recommendations, and reports that accurately describe identified control concerns, associated risks, and opportunities for improvement. The Specialist will participate in meetings with clients and audit leadership to discuss audit scope, progress, and results, and support departmental initiatives, continuous improvement efforts, and special projects, as assigned. The Specialist will develop and maintain an understanding of the Company's business processes, risks, and control environment, and maintain the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, objectivity, independence, and quality in the execution of responsibilities while demonstrating sound judgment in the conduct of work.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in public accounting, internal audit, or external audit.
• CPA required or actively pursuing CPA certification.
• Foundational understanding of audit methodology, internal controls, and financial reporting concepts.
• Experience performing audit procedures, documenting workpapers, and evaluating internal controls.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact effectively with clients, business process owners, and MCAAS colleagues.
• Understanding of information technology and the ability to effectively utilize audit and business applications.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to travel both domestically and internationally up to 25% of the time.

Nice To Haves

• Big 4 or Regional Accounting Firm experience.
• Experience with SOX compliance, internal controls, or risk-based auditing.
• Exposure to data analytics tools and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the execution of financial, operational, SOX 404, and IT audits, integrated audits, and process audits, both domestically and internationally, to help ensure a strong internal control environment is maintained across the Company.
• Partner with MCAAS colleagues, clients, and other organizations to effectively complete assigned audit activities.
• Execute audit procedures and prepare workpapers (including walkthroughs and sample testing) in accordance with established methodologies, quality standards, and timelines.
• Analyze audit evidence and identify potential control deficiencies, risks, and process improvement opportunities.
• Assist in the development of audit observations, recommendations, and reports that accurately describe identified control concerns, associated risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Participate in meetings with clients and audit leadership to discuss audit scope, progress, and results.
• Support departmental initiatives, continuous improvement efforts, and special projects, as assigned.
• Develop and maintain an understanding of the Company's business processes, risks, and control environment.
• Maintain the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, objectivity, independence, and quality in the execution of responsibilities while demonstrating sound judgment in the conduct of work.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
• retirement benefits, including 401(k)
• paid holidays
• vacation
• compassionate and sick days

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level