Senior Specialist, Audit and Assurance Services

MSD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD Singapore seeks an experienced Internal Auditor to participate in financial, operational, SOX 404 and IT audits across borders, ensuring a strong internal control environment. You will occasionally lead small audit teams and perform hands-on audit work.

Under the direction of the AIC, you will partner with colleagues, clients, support groups and other groups to complete all assigned work, execute programs, and write summaries with clear recommendations while upholding integrity and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance is required.
• Experience with audit methodology and internal controls is required.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written English communication skills are required.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 50% of the time.

Responsibilities

• 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 with limited supervision in addition to actively performing audit work.
• Support groups and other organizations to effectively complete all assigned audit work under the direction of the AIC.
• Execute audit programs and work papers (including walkthroughs and sample testing) in line with established quality standards and timelines.
• Collaborate with the audit team in writing audit summaries of issues, risks, and recommendations.
• Participate in department projects and ensure realization of specified results.
• Maintain the highest standards of professionalism and independence with integrity and quality.
• Show good judgment in the conduct of work.

Skills

Audit procedures

Internal controls

Data analysis

Communication

IT systems

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Public accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Job description

Position Overview / Function and Responsibility

• 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 in department 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

Employee Details

Employee Status: Regular

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Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable

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Job Posting End Date: 11/10/2026

About the Company

Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.