Job Description

Did you always want to work in a company where your work can have a real impact? Do you enjoy working in an international environment with lots of room for personal development?

We have an exciting opportunity at the Haarlem facility for a:

Senior Specialist Audit

Welcome in our team

The Senior Specialist Audit will be part of the Corporate Audit and Assurance Services (MCAAS) team at our Haarlem location. MCAAS provides independent, risk-based audit and assurance services that add value to the organization

Purpose of the role

Corporate Audit and Assurance Services' (MCAAS) primary purpose is to provide value-added independent and risk-based audit and assurance services. . As a Senior Specialist Audit, you contribute to strengthening the internal control environment by performing and occasionally leading financial, operational, SOX 404, IT, and process audits, both domestically and internationally. You work closely with the Client Audit Director, Auditor-in-Charge, and various stakeholders to successfully and timely complete audit programs, ensuring compliance with high standards of quality and integrity.

Key responsibilities

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

• Participate in the execution of financial, operational, SOX 404 and IT audits, integrated audits, and process audits, both domestic and abroad to maintain a strong internal control environment at our company.
• On occasion, the incumbent will be expected to lead small teams of auditors audits with limited management supervision in addition to actively performing audit work.
• 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.

Your profile

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance.

• A minimum of 3 years work experience in internal audit, public accounting, or general accounting.
• Experience with audit methodology and internal controls.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact effectively with client and business process owners as well as MCAAS colleagues.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Understanding of information technology and ability to use various applications and systems.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to work within a team as well as independently.
• Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task are essential to the position.
• Ability to travel both domestically and internationally up to 30% of the time.

• CPA or ACCA or pursuing one of these qualifications.
• Big 4 or Regional Accounting Firm Experience.

What we offer:

We welcome you to a truly global, dynamic, and challenging environment with great opportunities for personal development. Our benefits are very competitive, and the summary below will give you an idea of what you can expect.

• Competitive salary and a 3% year-end allowance.
• 35,5 days of leave.
• Attractive collective health care insurance package with considerable reduction rates;
• Solid Pension Plan.
• Annual bonus based on own and company performance.
• Travel allowance.
• Numerous training, coaching, and e-learning modules for long term job opportunities and development.

For questions about this vacancy

Please send an email including the vacancy number and job title to the following email address: RecruitmentNL@MSD.com.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Required Skills:

Accounting, Accounting, Adaptability, Asset Accounting, Audit Internal Controls, Contract Audits, Data Analysis, Financial Advising, Financial Analysis, General Accounting, Information Technology (IT) Systems, Information Technology Auditing, Internal Audit Development, Internal Auditing, Internal Control Testing, Interpersonal Relationships, Investor Relations Support, IS Audit, Management Process, Preparation of Financial Reports, Project Human Resource Management, Project Management, Public Accounting, Quality Standards, Report Writing {+ 5 more}

Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

10/27/2025

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