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´ll make an impact:
Lead and ensure timely, accurate invoice processing for complex entities within Brazil:
Manage end-to-end invoice processing, including single invoice and bulk uploads. Validate JDE/SL/Coupa invoices and proactively identify incorrect PO data before posting. Coordinate with internal and external partners to obtain booking details and resolve discrepancies. Oversee prepayments and proforma invoices to ensure compliance and timeliness.
Serve as the primary point of contact for AP-related queries:
Provide expert guidance to local finance teams and internal stakeholders. Communicate with suppliers to resolve payment issues, respond to inquiries, and manage statement requests.
Perform advanced account reconciliation and month-end close activities:
Investigate and clear open items, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Generate and analyze JDE reports, delivering actionable insights and summaries.
Drive process improvement and efficiency initiatives:
Regularly review KPIs to identify gaps and implement corrective actions. Contribute to AP and finance projects, including system enhancements, testing, and documentation. Recommend and implement best practices to optimize workflows.
Mentor and train team members:
Provide knowledge transfer and onboarding support to ensure team capability and integration.
Support audits and compliance:
Prepare documentation and resolve internal and external audit requests promptly.
Other duties as assigned to support AP excellence.
What we look for (Required):
High School Diploma or equivalent; and minimum 4 years of experience in Accounts Payable.
What else we look for (Preferred):
Experience in multinational environments and high-volume AP operations.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems (preferably JDE and Coupa).
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to influence and collaborate effectively.
Advanced Portuguese level (written and spoken).
Intermediate English level (written and spoken).
Exceptional problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with strict deadlines.
Proven ability to build strong cross-functional relationships and drive process improvements.
Skilled in prioritizing competing objectives and delivering results under pressure.