Audit Specialist — Finance Leadership Development Program

Merck; Rahway (NJ); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck in Rahway, NJ offers a Finance Leadership Development Program (FLDP) with rotations through Corporate Audit and Assurance Services, developing skills in finance, accounting, analytics, risk management, and special projects.

As a current senior pursuing a BS in Finance, Accounting, or Business Analytics, you will build leadership and teamwork capabilities while engaging in global audit work and learning internal controls, governance, and business processes.

Qualifications

• Current Seniors enrolled in a BS in Finance, Accountancy, or Business Analytics preferred, but all business majors may be considered.
• Dedication to teamwork
• Demonstrated leadership
• Passion and commitment to learning
• Strong experience with Microsoft Excel.
• Proven success in a collaborative, team‑oriented environment.
• Ability to self‑motivate and take responsibility for personal growth and development.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact effectively with client and business process owners as well as finance colleagues.
• Effective written and verbal communications skills.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to work autonomously and within a team.
• Attention to detail and the ability to multi‑task.
• Demonstration of ethics and integrity within a professional work environment.
• Travel: Up to 30% of the time, both domestic and international.

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 at our Company.
• 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 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.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Ethics and integrity

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

BS in Finance/Accounting/Business Analytics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Merck in Rahway, NJ offers a Finance Leadership Development Program (FLDP) with rotations through Corporate Audit and Assurance Services, developing skills in finance, accounting, analytics, risk management, and special projects.

As a current senior pursuing a BS in Finance, Accounting, or Business Analytics, you will build leadership and teamwork capabilities while engaging in global audit work and learning internal controls, governance, and business processes.