Job Description

Our Company Corporate Audit and Assurance Services' (MCAAS) 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 Specialist will:

• 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.
• Under the direction of the AIC, partner with colleagues and clients, support groups, 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.
• 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.
• Participate in department projects and ensure the realization 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.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree or higher

Required Experience and Skills:

• A minimum of 2 years of Audit experience (internal audit and / or public accounting).
• 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.
• Language capabilities (Must):
• Professional working proficiency, with the ability to participate in meetings, prepare audit workpapers, draft audit documentation, and communicate effectively in English.
• Professional business proficiency, with the ability to conduct interviews, review documentation, and communicate audit observations with local stakeholders in Japanese.
• Ability to travel internationally up to 25% of the time to support audit engagements across Japan, China, Asia Pacific and other regions as required. (Typically 2 weeks of fieldwork per audit engagement, and approximately 7 audit engagements per year require traveling.)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Applications and the ability to learn and effectively utilize data analytics and AI tools.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to work within a team as well as independently.
• Demonstrated curiosity and willingness to challenge existing processes while maintaining professional skepticism.

Preferred:

• Big 4 or Regional Accounting Firm Experience.
• CPA, CIA or equivalent accounting qualification is preferred.

Required Skills:

Accountability, Accountability, Accounting, Asset Accounting, Audit Reporting, Budgeting, Business Integrity, Chartered Accounting, Client Communication, Contract Audits, Corporate Management, Data Analysis, External Audit Support, Financial Accounting, Financial Advising, Financial Analysis, Fraud Detection, Internal Audit Development, Internal Auditing, Japanese Language, Leadership, PCAOB, Preparation of Financial Reports, Project Portfolio Management (PPM), Project Risk Assessments {+ 4 more}

Preferred Skills:

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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:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

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Job Posting End Date:

12/31/2026

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Requisition ID:R390649