AR Accountant EEMEA

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:

This role's major focus is to provide support and oversight for the Accounts Receivable (AR) reporting and accounting activities performed for legal entities and representative offices of Edwards Lifesciences Sarl in the EEMEA region. The role is pivotal for the successful execution of the annual sales targets and for the mitigation of credit risk.
 

This position works closely with the EEMEA and European Finance teams and other regional support functions.

• Supports accounting activities for EEMEA legal entities (document and maintain complete and accurate supporting information for all financial transactions)
• Provides regular and ad hoc updates for Accounts Receivable status and interacts with internal and external stakeholders in timely manner
• Processes customer receipt payments on JDE
• Maintains customers’ accounts in JDE / SFDC
• Actively supports Credit management: takes timely operative action as well as longer-term strategic focus to minimize DSO
• Audit: prepares all supporting information for the annual audit and liaise with the external auditors as necessary
• Internal control: ensures necessary internal accounting controls and procedures are in place to safeguard the assets of the company
• Provides admin support for Dun and Bradstreet Finance Analytics for EMEA (EU + EEMEA) organization
• Ensures monthly balance sheet reconciliations are prepared in an accurate manner
• Supports implementation of accounting and finance related process improvements and projects
   

What you'll need (Required):

• Bachelor’s degree & 2+ years of work experince in the field of accounting
• Proficiency in English

What else we look for (Preferred):

• Knowledge of MS Office, accounting/ERP systems (e.g. JD Edwards, SAP etc.)
• Good analytical skills and result orientation
• 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 difference
• Experience in a multi-national environment

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.