Merck is a pharmaceutical company seeking an intern for its Corporate Audit and Assurance Services team. The intern will participate in financial, operational, SOX 404, IT, integrated, and process audits while developing data analytics, audit, risk management, and internal control skills.
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Candidates must be current Juniors enrolled in a BS in Finance, Accountancy, or Business Analytics
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
This is a full-time summer position spanning from **June to August 2027**
The internship is designed to be completed by juniors who are still enrolled in classes
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
**Relocation:**
No relocation
**VISA Sponsorship:**
No
**Travel Requirements:**
No Travel Required
Preferred
Academic curriculum focus on data analytics is preferred
Internships that last up to 12 weeks
Successful internship participants will be considered for a full-time position within our Finance Leadership Development Program (FLDP).
Individuals are empowered to develop their skillsets through a wide breadth of engagements, across various business lines.
Individuals will be part of a culture where every experiment is taken as a lesson learned, which is part of the innovative process.
Comprehensive onboarding and training
Expansive business, industry, and audit knowledge
Develop overall finance and business acumen
Enhance leadership skills
Extensive networking opportunities
Hybrid
Merck is a biopharmaceutical company that offers medicines and vaccines for various diseases.
