Corporate Internal Auditor, Specialist

Merck Merck · Pharma · Tokyo, Japan

This role is for an Internal Auditor Specialist at Merck, focusing on executing financial, operational, SOX 404, and IT audits to maintain a strong internal control environment. Responsibilities include participating in audit execution, collaborating with teams, executing audit programs, writing audit reports, and participating in department projects. Requires a minimum of 2 years of audit experience, strong interpersonal and communication skills, understanding of IT systems, time management skills, and fluency in English and Japanese. Preferred experience includes Big 4 or Regional Accounting Firm experience.

What you'd actually do

  1. Participate in the execution of financial, operational, SOX 404 and IT audits, integrated audits and process audits, both domestic and abroad to maintain a strong internal control environment at the company.
  2. Under the direction of the AIC, partner with colleagues and clients, support groups, and other organizations to effectively complete all assigned audit work.
  3. Execute audit programs and work papers (including walkthroughs and sample testing) in line with the established quality standards and timelines.
  4. Collaborate with the audit team in the writing of audit summaries of issues and reports which accurately describe identified control concerns, associated risks, and appropriate recommendations.
  5. Participate in department projects and ensure the realization of the specified results.

Skills

Required

  • Audit experience (internal audit and / or public accounting)
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Understanding of information technology
  • Strong time management skills
  • Ability to travel up to 30%
  • fluent English and Japanese

Nice to have

  • Big 4 or Regional Accounting Firm Experience

What the JD emphasized

  • SOX 404
  • highest standards of professionalism and independence
  • highest level of integrity and quality
  • good judgment