Senior Accountant

Imagine how your ideas and expertise can change a patient’s life. Patients are at the heart of what we do at Edwards Lifesciences. Our Finance teams work hard to optimize our current and long-term success and enable our ongoing strategy of innovation, leadership, and focus. As part of the team, whether providing analysis, forecasting, or reporting financial information, your application of accurate financial business practices will play a fundamental role in how we impact the quality of life for patients all over the world.

How you’ll make an impact:

GL accounting, statutory filing, internal controls

• Support accounting activities for EEMEA legal entities (document and maintain complete and accurate supporting information for all financial transaction)
• Maintain the general ledger for posting of monthly entries such as OPEX accruals, depreciation, prepaid expenses, import salaries files, etc.
• Ensure monthly balance sheet reconciliations are prepared in an accurate manner
• Ensure inter-company accounts, balance with each other
• Support necessary internal accounting controls and procedures are in place to safeguard the assets of the company
• Monitor and assess compliance with internal controls, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP), Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) and Edwards Financial Policies and Procedures for all entities and operations. 
• Perform Statutory annual audit for the entities.
   

Accounts payable

• Submit invoices in Coupa, create receipts and purchase orders

Other incidental duties

• Support the implementation of new tools and processes
• Support the implementation of Edwards internal financial and accounting policies and procedures
• Communication with banks, customers and suppliers as well as other colleagues within Edwards

What you'll need (Required):

• Bachelor’s degree & 3+ years of work experince in the field of finance/accounting
• Proficiency in English

What else we look for (Preferred):

• Knowledge of MS Office, accounting/ERP systems (e.g. JD Edwards, SAP etc.)
• Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Ability to work following external and internal SOPs and standards
• Proactive approach in daily tasks and communication across region

• Effective communication skills and awareness of cultural differences
• Experience in finance/accounting in a multi-national environment
• Good analytical skills and result orientation
   

What is it like to work at Edwards Lifesciences in the Czech Republic?  

As a global leader in patient-focused medical innovations, we offer rewarding opportunities and exciting challenges in a truly international, dynamic and friendly work environment.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees can grow, personally and professionally. To achieve this, we offer on-the-job development, training opportunities and the support and guidance provided by dedicated employee groups (the Edwards Network of Women, Edwards Foundation charity team, sustainability activities, and others).
 

Edwards Lifesciences in the Czech Republic also offers the following benefits:

• Competitive Compensation and Benefits package
• Flexible working hours, home office possibility
• Pension Plan Risk Life Insurance
• Virtual Medical Clinic (online access to healthcare)
• Meal Benefits
• Service Awards
• Enhanced Sick Leave Benefits
• Flexible Benefit Plan (Cafeteria)
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Comprehensive Wellness Program including onsite gym, Yoga, Pilates or SM System classes, massages, fresh fruit in the office, healthy lifestyle workshops, educational events, charity activities and much more.

Benefits are regulated by an internal policy which contains the full details regarding the entitlement and conditions for the benefits. Benefits policy and components may vary by location.