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Sr. Specialist, Audit

Job in Rahway, Union County, New Jersey, 07065-0900, USA
Listing for: Merck
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-10
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Auditor Accountant, Accounting & Finance, Financial Reporting, Financial Compliance
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Audit And Assurance Services Senior Specialist

Our company's Audit and Assurance Services primary purpose 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 Senior Specialist will:

  • Participate in the execution of financial, operational, SOX 404 and IT audits, integrated and process audits, both domestic and abroad to ensure a strong internal control environment is maintained at our company.
  • On occasion, will be expected to lead small teams of auditors.
  • Under the direction of the AIC, partner with colleagues and clients and other organizations to effectively complete all assigned audit work.
  • Execute audit programs and work papers (including walkthroughs and sample testing) in line with the established quality standards and timelines.
  • Present audit plans, findings, and general status updates to Clients, CAD, and the Vice President of Internal Audit, as directed by the AIC.
  • Collaborate with the audit team in the writing of audit reports which accurately describe identified control concerns, associated risks, and appropriate recommendations.
  • Participate in department projects and ensure the actualization 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. Show good judgment in the conduct of work.
Required

Education:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
Required

Experience and Skills:
  • A minimum of 3 years of work experience in internal audit, public accounting, or general accounting.
  • CPA Required
  • Experience with audit methodology and internal controls.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact effectively with client and business process owners as well as MCAAS colleagues.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Understanding of information technology and ability to use various applications and systems.
  • Strong time management skills and the ability to work within a team as well as independently.
  • Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task are essential to the position.
  • Ability to travel both domestically and internationally up to 25% of the time.
Preferred Experience :
  • Big 4 or Regional Accounting Firm Experience.

Our Support Functions deliver services and make recommendations about ways to enhance our workplace and the culture of our organization. Our Support Functions include HR, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Procurement, Administration, Facilities and Security.

Required Skills:

Accounting, Asset Accounting, Contract Audits, Data Analysis, Finance Analytics, Financial Analysis, Financial Management Reporting, General Accounting, Information Technology (IT) Systems, Information Technology Auditing, Internal Audit Development, Internal Control Testing, IS Audit, Preparation of Financial Reports, Tax Compliance

Preferred

Skills:

The salary range for this role is

$ - $

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 Final date to receive applications 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

Requisition : R411698

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