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Job Location:
Prague - Czech Republic
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Imagine how your ideas and expertise can change a patients 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 youll make an impact:
- Manage the daytoday accounting activities for country operations and ensure that all financial reporting to the U.S. is accurate timely and compliant 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 youll need (Required):
- Bachelors 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.
Key Skills
- Internal Audit
- Accounting Tally
- General Ledger Accounting
- External Audit
- Microsoft Excel
- PMP
- Financial Accounting
- Financial Analysis
- Payroll
- Financial Recouncilation
- Financial statement
- Accounting and Finance
- ACCA
- CPA
- Financial Reporting
About Company
Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE: EW), is the global leader of patient-focused medical innovations for structural heart disease and critical care monitoring. We are driven by a passion for patients, dedicated to improving and enhancing lives through partnerships with clinicians and stakehol ... View more
