Senior Internal Audit Specialist - IT, SOX & Controls

MSD Malaysia; Rahway (NJ); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co. in the United States seeks a Senior Specialist in Internal Audit to participate in financial, operational, IT and process audits, domestically and abroad.

Under the guidance of the CAD and AIC, you may lead small audit teams, draft plans and reports, and present findings to clients and senior management with independence and integrity. Candidates need a Bachelor’s in Accounting, 3+ years of audit experience, CPA, strong communication skills, IT awareness, and willingness to travel up

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of internal audit, public accounting, or general accounting experience.
• CPA required with audit methodology and internal controls.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with clients and colleagues.
• Understanding of information technology and ability to use various applications.
• Strong time management, teamwork, and ability to multi-task.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Participate in financial, operational, IT and process audits domestically and abroad.
• Lead small audit teams when required.
• Draft audit plans, findings, and status updates to CAD and VP Internal Audit.
• Collaborate on audit reports describing control concerns and recommendations.
• Maintain independence and integrity in all duties.

Skills

Accounting

Internal auditing

CPA Certification

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Travel up to 25%

Teamwork

IT knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

IT Systems

Data Analysis Tools

Job description

Merck & Co. in the United States seeks a Senior Specialist in Internal Audit to participate in financial, operational, IT and process audits, domestically and abroad.

Under the guidance of the CAD and AIC, you may lead small audit teams, draft plans and reports, and present findings to clients and senior management with independence and integrity. Candidates need a Bachelor’s in Accounting, 3+ years of audit experience, CPA, strong communication skills, IT awareness, and willingness to travel up