Ass. Director Finance Processes & Control

About this role

Responsibilities

• Bring energy, knowledge, innovation and leadership to carry out the following:
• Coordinate audits (internal, external, SOX). Oversee and perform risk assessments, including self-testing and training on internal controls.
• Monitor and follow up on timely remediation of internal audit findings, ensuring recommendations are executed effectively.
• Act as a business partner and liaison between the market, Region, and Global Service Centers, fostering knowledge sharing and best practices.
• Provide directional guidance on controls, policies and financial processes to ensure seamless end-to-end execution, financial integrity, and business assurance for country operations.
• Serve as subject matter expert on revenue recognition and other topics (GOA).
• Coordination and support on FCQ process.
• Other related to maintain and enhance a string Risk Assurance environment in the company
• What skills you will need:
• In order to excel in this role, you will more than likely have:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in finance or auditing related positions
• Expertise in internal controls, process standardization, and solid accounting and reporting knowledge.
• Strong project management skills and analytical skills with proactive management style with the ability to communicate complex matters in a simple way.
• High integrity, professionalism, and ability to work independently in dynamic environments.
• Strong interpersonal skills: collaboration, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement at different levels in the local and global organization
• Results-oriented, innovative mindset with focus on process improvement, simplification, optimization, automation, standardization and continuous development.
• Fluency in Spanish and English; excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Technical proficiency in SAP and advanced MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment.
• So, if you are ready to
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• please apply today.
• Required Skills:
• Budgeting, Budgeting, Business Administration, Business Partnerships, Confidentiality, Economic Analysis, External Audit Support, Financial Analysis, Financial Recordkeeping, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Internal Controls, Knowledge Sharing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Preparation of Financial Reports, Process Improvements, Process Standardization, Project Management, Relationship Management, Remedial Action, Revenue Recognition, Risk Assessments, Risk Management, Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) Control, Stakeholder Engagement {+ 1 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