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:

• Day-to-day accounting activities for Saudi Arabia operations and ensure accurate and timely reporting to US in accordance with US GAAP and internal corporate policies
• Prepare and process month-end journal entries; prepare balance sheet account reconciliations; gathering data and generating reports in support of trend analysis as well as providing complex administrative support including processing reimbursement invoices
• Assist team to ensure Edwards compliance by applying knowledge of applicable regulations (e.g., Sunshine Act, SOX, GAAP financials, SEC, IRS) to develop explanations for internal and external auditors
• Review, validate and process supplier invoices
• Monitor and follow up on aged payables
• Ensure correct GL coding, cost center allocation
• Monitor fixed asset register, validate monthly depreciations
• Process monthly prepaid expense amortization - analyze monthly schedules
• Prepare monthly tax declarations (e.g. VAT) and reporting
• Month-end closing accounting activities - balance sheet reconciliations, accruals
   

What you'll need (Required):

• Bachelor’s degree & 1+ years of work experience in the field of finance/accounting
• Proficiency in English 

What else we look for (Preferred):

• Good understanding of local GAAP/ international accounting principles (e.g., U.S GAAP, IFRS), Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)
• Good computer skills in MS Office Suite, including advanced Excel 
• Knowledge of any accounting/ERP systems (e.g. JD Edwards, SAP etc.)
• 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.