Specialist, Audit (Hybrid - Rahway, NJ)

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} Preferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights EEOC GINA Supplement​ We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts The salary range for this role is $79,200.00 - $124,700.00 This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at . You can apply for this role through (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting. San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. Employee Status: Regular Relocation: No relocation VISA Sponsorship: No Travel Requirements: 10% Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid Shift: Not Indicated Valid Driving License: No Hazardous Material(s): N/A Job Posting End Date: 08/15/2026 *A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.