Senior Specialist, Global Meeting Compliance & Disclosure (Transparency Reporting)
- Petaling Jaya, Selangor
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Acts as a subject matter expert in Transparency Reporting process supported by BSC team located in 3 Business Services Centers (BSC) –Costa Rica, Czech Republic & Malaysia
- Lead complex data reconciliation activities between source systems (Comet, Veeva) and reporting tools (Medispend) to ensure data completeness and accuracy for transparency reporting.
- Perform detailed data corrections and validations identified during reconciliation and reviews by Data Stewards.
- Prepare, review, and submit accurate transparency reports in compliance with EFPIA and local country regulations.
- Support the Manager in ensuring timely delivery of reporting outputs.
- Serve as a key point of contact for Data Stewards and business units regarding transparency reporting processes and compliance requirements.
- Provide training, guidance, and support to Data Stewards and junior team members on reporting tools, data validation, and regulatory updates.
- Communicate updates on system enhancements and regulatory changes effectively to stakeholders.
- Assist in reviewing and enhancing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to transparency reporting.
- Identify opportunities for process optimization and contribute to initiatives aimed at improving efficiency and data quality.
- Support compliance monitoring activities and help address audit findings related to transparency reporting.
- Collaborate closely with business units, finance, compliance, and IT teams to ensure alignment and smooth execution of transparency reporting activities.
- Respond to inquiries and provide expert guidance on transparency reporting and compliance matters.
- Support escalation management and resolution of complex data or compliance issues.
- Ensure adherence to company policies, guidelines, and ethical standards in all reporting activities.
- Support compliance risks identification and implement mitigation strategies.
- Collaborate with internal audit and compliance teams during reviews and audits.
- Demonstrate professionalism, meticulousness and attention to detail in dealing with colleagues, internal clients and suppliers
- Any other duties that are within the scope, spirit or purpose of the role or as reasonably requested
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Science, Economy, Accounting, Finance, or any other related disciplines.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of work experience in compliance, financial reporting, or related experience in accounts payable or finance or business administration
- Strong knowledge of EFPIA Code, local transparency regulations, and pharmaceutical industry compliance standards.
- Intermediate MS skills (Excel, Power Apps, Power BI, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
- Language requirements: Able to speak, read & write in
- English and/or Mandarin
- Strong communication (internal & externally) skills both written and spoken in English enabling effective communication with all levels of management. Japanese/Korean/ French/Spanish language as advantage (able to speak, read & write)
- Interpersonal & strong communication skills; and organization skills
- Strongly detail oriented and process improvement orientation
- Basic understanding and practical knowledge of processes in Finance
- Ability to work independently, capable of handling multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
- Positive and proactive attitude, can-do mindset, problem solving and analytical skills
- Ability to operate independently and remain focused through change or uncertainty
- Added advantage with skills: Lean Six Sigma, Marco, Power BI, Automation UI path
- Strong customer service mind-set
- Knows how to prioritize, ability to communicate and to create rapport with stakeholders.
- Experience with SAP (Employee Expense Management, Shopping/Purchase Order, Vendor Master Data and Payment Portal Requests), Medispend, Veeva, CVENT, Engagezone and Domo.
- Experience with internal controls and process standardization preferred
- Broad knowledge and understanding of most meeting types, be familiar with congresses/conventions, travel, and payments and be up to date on internal procedures, guidelines and policies within our company
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: RegularRelocation:VISA Sponsorship:Travel Requirements:Flexible Work Arrangements: HybridShift:Valid Driving License:Hazardous Material(s):Required Skills: Accounting, Accounting, Adaptability, Bookkeeping, Business Process Standardization, Compliance Support, Corporate Cards, Credit Management, Customer Service, Data Stewardship, External Financial Reporting, Financial Operations, Financial Statements, Global Financial Markets, Internal Controls, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Interpersonal Relationships, Management Process, Payment Handling, Preparation of Financial Reports, Prioritization, Processing Expense Reports, Process Standardization, Project Management, Risk Management {+ 4 more}Preferred Skills:Job Posting End Date: 09/19/2025*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.