Sr. Specialist, Audit

Our company's Audit and Assurance Services primary purpose is to provide value-added independent and risk-based audit and assurance services.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the execution of financial, operational, SOX 404 and IT audits, integrated and process audits, both domestic and abroad to ensure a strong internal control environment is maintained.
• Lead small teams of auditors on occasion.
• Partner with colleagues, clients, and other organizations to effectively complete all assigned audit work under the direction of the Auditor-in-Charge (AIC).
• Execute audit programs and work papers (including walkthroughs and sample testing) in line with established quality standards and timelines.
• Present audit plans, findings, and general status updates to Clients, Client Audit Director (CAD), and the Vice President of Internal Audit, as directed by the AIC.
• Collaborate with the audit team in writing audit reports that accurately describe identified control concerns, associated risks, and appropriate recommendations.
• Participate in department projects and ensure the actualization of specified results.
• Maintain the highest standards of professionalism and independence in the execution of duties with integrity and quality, demonstrating good judgment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
• Minimum of 3 years of work experience in internal audit, public accounting, or general accounting.
• CPA required.
• Experience with audit methodology and internal controls.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact effectively with client and business process owners as well as colleagues.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Understanding of information technology and ability to use various applications and systems.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to work within a team as well as independently.
• Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task.
• Ability to travel both domestically and internationally up to 25% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Big 4 or Regional Accounting Firm experience.

Skills

• Accounting
• Asset Accounting
• Contract Audits
• Data Analysis
• Finance Analytics
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Management Reporting
• General Accounting
• Information Technology (IT) Systems
• Information Technology Auditing
• Internal Audit Development
• Internal Control Testing
• IS Audit
• Preparation of Financial Reports
• Tax Compliance

Pay

The salary range for this role is $106,200.00 - $167,200.00. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including:

• Medical, dental, vision healthcare, and other insurance benefits (for employee and family).
• Retirement benefits, including 401(k).
• Paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days.

More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

Schedule

• Hybrid flexible work arrangements.
• Travel requirements: up to 10% (domestic and international).