2021 Audit and Assurance Services Intern

Job Description

The Future Talent Program features internships that lasts up to 12 weeks and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Finance Team can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.

Finance at our Company is committed to developing future Finance leaders with an entry point through its global internal audit department. Corporate Audit and Assurance Services' purpose is to Create Confidence in a Changing World so that the company is empowered to innovate and fulfill its purpose of Inventing for Life.

Program Overview & Responsibilities:

By joining Audit and Assurance Internship program, candidates will gain an understanding how company is fulfilling its purpose of inventing medicines to improve people's lives.This 10-week assignment will allow individuals to gain knowledge on products, healthcare systems, payers, and regulatory and reputation risks while working intimately with our global business operations.In addition, candidates 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. Interns will be based in the global headquarters of the company in Kenilworth, NJ.

Opportunity to Innovate in a Changing World Through:

• EXPERIMENTING - We challenge the way we work every day as our Senior Leaders are committed to continually evaluatingnew ways of working through idealizationand experimentation. Individuals willbe part of a culturewhere every experimentis taken as a lessonlearned which is part of the innovative process.

• EMPOWERING - You will learn how to evaluate business operations, processes, and internal controls to effectively complete risk-based audits.Additionally,our Company acts as a trusted advisor, supporting the enterprise via advisory engagements. Individuals are empowered to develop their skill-set through a wide breadth of engagements, across various business lines. This helps individuals to focus on what matters in a complex and evolving business environment.

• NETWORKING - We will empower you to work across the company developing and leveraging a network of relationships to achieve high level business insights. Individuals will have opportunitiesto attend lunch and learn presentations with senior leaders, participate in formaltraining, mentor programs and various activities with other colleagues across the organization.

• SHARING - We work to break down silos and share our knowledge to better connect people and data. Individualswill bechallengedto critically problem solve, act as trusted advisors, andutilize data & analytic applications to provide business insights.FLDP participants will prepare and deliver presentations to both peers and leaders, sharing their successes and lessons learned.
• LEARNING - Join a culture where teaching & learning is a continuous journey, not a destination. We take pride in turning students into teachers and assisting in your personal and professional development through real time feedback, formal performance evaluations, on the job training, and assistance in independent learning.

This is a full-time summer position spanning from June to August 2021. The internship is designed to be completed by juniors who are still enrolled in classes. During the summer, interns will be expected to complete two full weeks of training (80 hours). This training will give you expansive business, industry, and audit knowledge. Additionally, the training will develop overall finance and business acumen, in addition to leadership skills and extensive networking opportunities.

If you would like to learn more about our group, please check out our website: https://merck.phenompro.com/us/en/audit-specialist

Qualifications:

Education:

• Currently a Junior enrolled in a BS in Accountancy or Finance but all business majors may be considered (including Management, Marketing, or Economics).

Required Experience:

• Dedication to teamwork
• Demonstrated leadership
• Passion and commitment to learning
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to self-motivate and take responsibility for personal growth and development
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact effectively with client and business process owners as well as MCAAS colleagues
• Effective written and verbal communications skills
• Strong time management skills and the ability to work autonomously and within a team
• Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task
• Demonstration of integrity within a professional work environment
• Ability to travel domestically

Preferred:

• GPA of 3.3 or above
• Finance or Accounting major, but all business majors may be considered

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

No housing provided.

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

Who we are ...

Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, New Jersey, USA is known as "Merck" in the United States, Canada & Puerto Rico. We are known as "MSD" in Europe, Middle East, Africa, Latin America & Asia Pacific. We are a global biopharmaceutical leader with a diverse portfolio of prescription medicines, oncology, vaccines and animal health products.

We are driven by our purpose to develop and deliver innovative products that save and improve lives. With 69,000 employees operating in more than 140 countries, we offer state of the art laboratories, plants and offices that are designed to Inspire our employees as we learn, develop and grow in our careers. We are proud of our 125 years of service to humanity and continue to be one of the world's biggest investors in Research & Development.

What we look for ...

In a world of rapid innovation, we seek brave Inventors who want to make an Impact in all aspects of our business, enabling breakthroughs that will affect generations to come. We encourage you to bring your disruptive thinking, collaborative spirit and diverse perspective to our organization. Together we will continue Inventing For Life, Impacting Lives while Inspiring Your Career Growth.

INVENT.

IMPACT.

INSPIRE.

FTP2021

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Employee Status:
Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation:
No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:
No

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not Specified

Shift:
Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Number of Openings:
3