Specialist, Audit (Hybrid - Rahway, NJ)

Merck•Rahway, NJ

8h•$79,200 - $124,700•Hybrid

About The Position

The Specialist, Audit works under the direction of the Client Audit Director (CAD) and Auditor-in-Charge (AIC), helping provide independent, risk-based audit and assurance services. The role participates in financial, operational, SOX 404, IT, integrated, and process audits in the United States and internationally to help maintain a strong internal control environment across the Company. The Specialist partners with colleagues, clients, and other organizations to complete audit activities, performs audit procedures, and prepares workpapers in accordance with established methodologies, quality standards, and timelines. The Specialist analyzes audit evidence to identify potential control deficiencies, risks, and process improvement opportunities, and assists in developing audit observations, recommendations, and reports. The role also participates in discussions with clients and audit leadership about audit scope, progress, and results; supports departmental initiatives and special projects; and develops an understanding of Company business processes, risks, and controls. Responsibilities must be performed with professionalism, integrity, objectivity, independence, sound judgment, and attention to quality. The position is hybrid, based primarily in Rahway, New Jersey, and requires up to 25% domestic and international travel.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
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.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively with clients, business process owners, and MCAAS colleagues.
Understanding of information technology and ability to use audit and business applications effectively.
Strong time-management skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% of the time.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of experience in public accounting, internal audit, or external audit.
CPA or actively pursuing CPA.
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 financial, operational, SOX 404, IT, integrated, and process audits domestically and internationally.
Partner with MCAAS colleagues, clients, and other organizations to complete assigned audit activities.
Execute audit procedures and prepare workpapers, including walkthroughs and sample testing, according to methodologies, quality standards, and timelines.
Analyze audit evidence and identify potential control deficiencies, risks, and process improvement opportunities.
Assist with developing audit observations, recommendations, and reports describing control concerns, 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 Company business processes, risks, and control environment.
Perform responsibilities with professionalism, integrity, objectivity, independence, quality, and sound judgment.