2025 University Recruiting - Corporate Audit and Assurance Services Intern

Job Description

The Future Talent Program features internships that last up to 12 weeks and will include several projects. These opportunities will provide you with a variety of experiences and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals. Successful internship participants will be considered for a full-time position within our Finance Leadership Development Program (FLDP).

MCAAS Internship

Our Finance team brings financial perspectives into overall strategic and tactical decision making. We use state-of-the-art techniques for financial analysis, planning, accounting, reporting, and performance evaluation. This allows the organization to continue advancing medical innovation and improve lives.

Position Overview:

Our Company's Corporate Audit and Assurance Services (MCAAS) Internship participants will be placed onto monthly audit projects. These teams collaborate with stakeholders across the Finance organization, helping to solve vital business needs for Finance by leveraging data analytics and understanding implications on global healthcare systems.

MCAAS Internship participants also have the opportunity to work alongside fellow interns on a project and presentation, develop data and analytic capabilities through a rotation onto the MCAAS Innovation team, and network with senior leaders within the Audit department and across the broader Finance organization.

By joining the internship, individuals will gain an understanding of how the company is fulfilling its purpose of inventing medicines to improve people's lives. The internship will allow individuals to gain knowledge on products, healthcare systems, payors, and regulatory and reputational risks while working intimately with our global business operations. In addition, individuals will use data analytics to gain insights into business practices and the execution of the company's strategy; this includes a deeper knowledge of internal controls, business compliance, and risk management. Individuals will be based in the global headquarters in Rahway, NJ.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Client Audit Director ("CAD") and the Auditor-in-Charge ("AIC"), the internship participant will:

Participate in the execution of financial, operational, SOX 404 and IT audits, integrated audits and process audits to maintain a strong internal control environment at our 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.

Opportunity to Innovate in a Changing World through:

WIN AS ONE TEAM - We will empower you to work across the company developing and leveraging a network of relationships to achieve high-level business insights.
FOCUS ON WHAT MATTERS - You will learn how to evaluate business operations, processes, and internal controls to effectively complete risk-based audits.
ACT WITH URGENCY - We act promptly as our company actively evolves in a changing world.
EXPERIMENT, LEARN, AND ADAPT - We challenge the way we work every day.
EMBRACE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION - We are dedicated to bringing diverse backgrounds, cultures, and mindsets into our team.
SPEAK UP AND BE OPEN-MINDED - We work to break down silos and share our knowledge to better connect people and data.

This is a full-time summer position spanning from June to August 2025. The internship is designed to be completed by juniors who are still enrolled in classes. During the summer, interns will complete comprehensive onboarding and training.

Required Education and Skills:

Candidates must be current Juniors enrolled in a BS in Finance, Accountancy, or Business Analytics preferred, but all business majors may be considered (including Management, Marketing, or Economics).
Candidates must have experience with Microsoft Excel.
Candidates must have proven success in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
Candidates must have the ability to self-motivate and take responsibility for personal growth and development.
Candidates must have excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact effectively with client and business process owners as well as finance colleagues.
Candidates must have effective written and verbal communication skills.
Candidates must have strong time management skills and the ability to work autonomously and within a team.
Candidates must have attention to detail and the ability to multi-task.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

Candidates should have previous internship or work experience in Finance, Accounting, Business, or Economics.
Candidates should have GPA of 3.3 or above.
Candidates should have dedication to teamwork.
Candidates should have demonstrated leadership skills.
Candidates should have a passion and commitment to learning.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Merck & Co., Inc.

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