Senior Specialist, Audit and Assurance Services

MSD; Singapore; Sur place; SGD 80 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking a Senior Specialist for Audit and Assurance Services in Singapore. You will participate in financial, operational, IT and process audits, both domestically and overseas, leading small audit teams as needed and ensuring high-quality work within deadlines.

You will collaborate with colleagues and clients to complete audits, document findings, and present recommendations. A Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance and at least 3 years of relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance required.
• At least 3 years in internal audit, public accounting, or related fields.
• Experience with audit methodology and internal controls.
• Strong English communication and IT literacy.

Responsabilités

• Participate in executing financial, operational, SOX 404 and IT audits, domestically and abroad.
• Lead small audit teams with limited supervision.
• Partner with colleagues and clients to complete audit work.
• Execute audit programs and prepare work papers per quality standards.
• Draft audit summaries describing issues, risks and recommendations.
• Support department projects to achieve defined results.

Connaissances

Audit

Internal controls

Data analysis

IT auditing

Communication

Time management

Formation

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Description du poste

Job Description

Senior Specialist, Audit and Assurance Services

Position Overview / Function and Responsibility

Under the direction of the Client Audit Director ("CAD") and the Auditor-in-Charge ("AIC"), the Senior Specialist will:

• Participate in the execution of financial, operational, SOX 404 and IT audits, integrated audits and process audits, both domestic and abroad to maintain a strong internal control environment.
• On occasion, the incumbent will be expected to lead small teams of auditors audits with limited management supervision in addition to actively performing audit work.
• Under the direction of the AIC, partner with colleagues and clients, support groups, and other organizations to effectively complete all assigned audit work.
• Execute audit programs and work papers (including walkthroughs and sample testing) in line with the established quality standards and timelines.
• Collaborate with the audit team in the writing of audit summaries of issues and reports which accurately describe identified control concerns, associated risks, and appropriate recommendations
• Participate indepartment projects and ensure the realization of the specified results.
• Maintain the highest standards of professionalism and independence in the execution of duties with the highest level of integrity and quality. Show good judgment in the conduct of work.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance.

Required Experience and Skills

• A minimum of 3 years work experience in internal audit, public accounting, or general accounting.
• 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 MCAAS colleagues.
• Effective oral and written English 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 are essential to the position.
• Ability to travel both domestically and internationally up to 50% of the time.

Preferred

• CPA
• Big 4 or Regional Accounting Firm Experience.

Required Skills

Accounting, Accounting, Adaptability, Asset Accounting, Auditing Procedures, Audit Management, Audit Processes, Communication Sciences, Contract Audits, Controls Management, Customer Auditing, Data Analysis, Detail-Oriented, Financial Analysis, Government Accounting, Information Communication Technology (ICT), Information Technology (IT), Information Technology (IT) Systems, Information Technology Auditing, Internal Audit Development, Internal Control Procedures, Internal Control Testing, Interpersonal Relationships, Investigative Auditing, Investor Relations Support {+ 9 more}

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully

Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status

Regular

Flexible Work Arrangements

Not Applicable

Job Posting End Date

11/10/2026

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Requisition ID

R423661