Specialist, Audit (Hybrid - Rahway, NJ)
Merck · Rahway, NJ
Corporate & BusinessFull-time$79k–$125kCompany career page
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Role summary
Merck's Audit and Assurance Services seeks a Specialist to execute financial, operational, and IT audits across the organization. The role involves performing audit procedures, documenting findings, and identifying control deficiencies and process improvements under the direction of senior audit leadership.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting
- Minimum 1 year of public accounting, internal audit, or external audit experience
- CPA certification required or actively pursuing
- Foundational knowledge of audit methodology, internal controls, and financial reporting
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% annually
What you'll be doing
- Execute financial, operational, SOX 404, and IT audit procedures domestically and internationally
- Prepare audit workpapers including walkthroughs, sample testing, and control evaluations
- Analyze audit evidence to identify control deficiencies, risks, and improvement opportunities
- Participate in client meetings to discuss audit scope, progress, and findings
- Develop and maintain understanding of company business processes, risks, and control environments
Privacy & handoff
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