Director - Audit at Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. /Netherlands

Rahway, New Jersey, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Jan, 26

Salary

242200.0

Posted On

29 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Audits, Compliance Audits, Risk Assessment, Internal Controls, Coaching, Mentoring, Problem-Solving, Communication, Continuous Improvement, Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance, Big 4 Audit Experience, Technical Guidance, Data Analysis, Team Leadership, Creative Thinking, Non-Conformance Reporting

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

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 The Director: Leads teams through financial and compliance audits and assessments across all our Company divisions and functions to evaluate the adequacy of internal controls and deliver audit reports that add value to the area audited. Coaches, mentors and trains staff members during the execution of the audits and assessments, as well as providing guidance to team members to develop for other potential roles in the Company. Demonstrates knowledge of and techniques to independently assess risk and evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls in business scenarios in accordance with timelines. Applies body of knowledge to analyze and evaluate business scenarios following a risk based approach and maintains supporting documentation. Coaches in the skill of detecting, analyzing, quantifying and reporting non-conformance. Participates and leads projects to drive continuous improvement and efficiencies. Provides technical guidance and consultation on Company Policies and Procedures/Control Issues to the client and audit staff. Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance and CPA preferred. Required Experience and Skills: A minimum of 10 years of finance and/or audit experience. Ability to identify and integrate patterns, trends, and inconsistencies across multiple data sources to determine their broader implications. Coach others in the use of problem-solving tools and techniques encouraging others to think creatively to achieve new solutions. Leads teams to results and demonstrates dedication and initiative. Ability to articulate complex thoughts and ideas accurately and clearly, being able to quickly detect and correct instances of miscommunication. Ability to listen to others and integrate alternative points of view in decisions and ideas. Willingness to travel within assigned regions/entities both domestically and internationally to complete testing; estimated travel up to 20% of the time. Preferred Experience and Skills: A professional audit and/or control, security certification such as CPA, CISA, CIA, CMA, CFE. Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley compliance. Big 4 Audit experience. Required Skills: 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 U.S. Hybrid Work Model Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”. The salary range for this role is $153,800.00 - $242,200.00 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 https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits. You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (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: 25% Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid Shift: Not Indicated Valid Driving License: No Hazardous Material(s): n/a Job Posting End Date: 11/11/2025 *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. Requisition ID:R371383

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Responsibilities

The Director leads teams through financial and compliance audits to evaluate internal controls and deliver valuable audit reports. They also coach and mentor staff, providing guidance for their development within the company.