Financial Auditor

Merck; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck seeks a Specialist in Audit and Assurance Services to participate in financial, operational, SOX 404, and IT audits across domestic and international sites, strengthening the internal control environment.

You will document workpapers, perform walkthroughs and testing, analyze evidence, and identify control gaps with recommendations. Travel up to 25% is expected; CPA progress is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting is required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in public accounting, internal audit, or external audit.
• CPA required or actively pursuing CPA certification.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the execution of financial, operational, SOX 404, and IT audits, domestically and internationally.
• Prepare workpapers, walkthroughs, and sample testing.
• Analyze audit evidence and identify control deficiencies and improvement opportunities.
• Develop audit observations, recommendations, and reports.

Skills

Audit procedures

Internal controls

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Job description

Our Company's Audit and Assurance Services

The primary purpose of Audit and Assurance Services is to provide value-added independent and risk-based 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 Specialist will:

• Participate in the execution of financial, operational, SOX 404, and IT audits, integrated audits, and process audits, both 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.

Required Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.

Required Experience and Skills

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in public accounting, internal audit, or external audit.
• CPA required or actively pursuing CPA certification.
• 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.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact effectively with clients, business process owners, and MCAAS colleagues.
• Understanding of information technology and the ability to effectively utilize audit and business applications.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to travel both domestically and internationally up to 25% of the time.

Preferred Experience:

• Big 4 or Regional Accounting Firm experience.
• Experience with SOX compliance, internal controls, or risk-based auditing.
• Exposure to data analytics tools and techniques.

Required Skills:

Asset Accounting, Asset Accounting, Audit Reporting, Budgeting, Business Processes, Chartered Accounting, Compliance SOX, Contract Audits, Data Analysis, Detail-Oriented, External Audit Support, Fast-Paced Environments, Finance Analytics, Financial Analysis, Financial Reports, Fraud Detection, Internal Audit Development, Internal Auditing, IS Audit, Preparation of Financial Reports, Process Improvements, Project Risk Assessments, Public Accounting, Tax Compliance, Teamwork {+ 1 more}