Audit Specialist — SOX & Internal Controls

MSD UK; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 79,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Long-term incentive

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

MSD UK is seeking an Audit Associate to participate in financial, operational, SOX 404, and IT audits across the US and international locations. You will work with MCAAS colleagues to execute procedures, document workpapers, and test controls.

The role requires at least 1 year in public/internal/external audit, a CPA or pursuit, and strong analytical and communication skills. Travel up to 25% may be required; you will join a team focused on risk-based auditing and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in public accounting, internal audit, or external audit.
• CPA required or actively pursuing CPA.
• Foundational understanding of audit methodology, internal controls, and financial reporting concepts.
• Experience performing audit procedures, documenting workpapers, and evaluating internal controls.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the execution of financial, operational, SOX 404, and IT audits, domestically and internationally, to help ensure a strong internal control environment is maintained across the Company.
• Partner with MCAAS colleagues, clients, and other organizations to effectively complete assigned audit activities.
• Execute audit procedures and prepare workpapers (including walkthroughs and sample testing) in accordance with established methodologies, quality standards, and timelines.
• Analyze audit evidence and identify potential control deficiencies, risks, and process improvement opportunities.
• Assist in the development of audit observations, recommendations, and reports that accurately describe identified control concerns, associated risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Participate in meetings with clients and audit leadership to discuss audit scope, progress, and results.
• Support departmental initiatives, continuous improvement efforts, and special projects, as assigned.
• Develop and maintain an understanding of the Company's business processes, risks, and control environment.
• Maintain the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, objectivity, independence, and quality in the execution of responsibilities while demonstrating sound judgment in the conduct of work.

Skills

Asset Accounting

Audit Reporting

Budgeting

Business Processes

Chartered Accounting

SOX Compliance

Data Analysis

Detail-Oriented

External Audit Support

Financial Analysis

Internal Auditing

IS Audit

Process Improvements

Project Risk Assessments

Public Accounting

Tax Compliance

Teamwork

Fraud Detection

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Job description

MSD UK is seeking an Audit Associate to participate in financial, operational, SOX 404, and IT audits across the US and international locations. You will work with MCAAS colleagues to execute procedures, document workpapers, and test controls.

The role requires at least 1 year in public/internal/external audit, a CPA or pursuit, and strong analytical and communication skills. Travel up to 25% may be required; you will join a team focused on risk-based auditing and process improvement.