Job Description
About the Role
We are looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Specialist – AtR Statutory Reporting to join our Global Business Solutions, AtR team. In this role, you will play a key part in delivering high-quality statutory reporting and supporting external audit activities, primarily across the EMEA region, with opportunities to contribute to global initiatives and process improvement projects.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working in an international environment, partnering with market finance teams, auditors, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting.
What You’ll Do
Statutory Reporting
- Prepare, review, and submit statutory financial statements and related disclosures in line with local GAAP, IFRS, and regulatory requirements.
- Manage statutory reporting workflows in Workiva, including template setup, mapping maintenance, and structure updates.
- Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and consistency across reports and reporting periods.
- Coordinate with market finance teams and external auditors to gather required information and support statutory reporting submissions.
- Support statutory financial statements and disclosures based on local legal and regulatory needs.
- Primarily support the EMEA region, while remaining flexible to support other markets as business needs evolve.
Finance Transformation & Process Improvement
- Contribute to global finance projects and initiatives.
- Support standardization, automation and process improvement initiatives within AtR standardization and statutory reporting.
External Audit Support
- Manage and respond to audit queries and information requests from external auditors.
- Follow up with market stakeholders to obtain supporting documentation and explanations.
- Track audit findings and recommendations to ensure timely resolution.
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CA, or CMA preferred.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in financial reporting, statutory reporting, or external audit within a multinational environment.
- Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Experience working with stakeholders across EMEA and AMER regions.
- Exposure to external audit processes, including audit deliverables and response management.
- Experience in finance transformation, process improvement, or project management is a strong advantage.
- Hands-on experience with Workiva or similar reporting/consolidation tools is a plus.
- Exposure to AI, Power BI, Power Automate, or Power Query is an advantage.
- Familiarity with Excel and PowerPoint; Workiva, SAP and S/4HANA is a plus.
Skills That Will Help You Succeed
- A positive, collaborative, and growth-oriented mindset.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Excellent attention to detail and a strong commitment to data quality and compliance.
Other Requirements
- Ability to work across time zones and collaborate effectively in a global environment.
- Willingness to support peak periods such as statutory audits, filing deadlines, and major project milestones.
Why Join Us
- Work in a global, cross-functional environment with exposure to multiple markets.
- Be part of meaningful finance transformation and standardization initiatives.
- Gain hands-on experience with Workiva and modern reporting tools.
- Contribute to statutory reporting and audit support in a dynamic international setting.
Required Skills:
Account Collections, Account Collections, Adaptability, Analytical Problem Solving, Balance Sheet Account Reconciliations, Business Support, Compliance SOX, Credit Management, Data Quality, Finance Transformation, Financial Accounting Controls, Financial Operations, Financial Reports, Financial Statements, Global Initiatives, Human Resources (HR) Shared Services Advisory, Information Collection, Interpersonal Relationships, Preparation of Financial Reports, Process Improvement Projects, Project Management, Quantitative Analytics, Regulatory Requirements, SAP BW/4HANA, SAP S/4HANA {+ 2 more}
Preferred Skills:
Current Employees apply HERE
Current Contingent Workers apply HERE
Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
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
Relocation:
VISA Sponsorship:
Travel Requirements:
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid
Shift:
Valid Driving License:
Hazardous Material(s):
Job Posting End Date:
07/31/2026
*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
