Senior Analyst, Accounting (QTC)

Recruiter: EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD.

Finance

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Monthly/Quarterly closing activities - prepare, process and review month-end journal entries; prepare and review balance sheet account reconciliations; gather data and generate reports in support of trend analysis if required.
• Independently responsible for month-end / annual closing and report submission, account reconciliation, submit internal and external reporting packages.
• Perform detailed analysis of account balances to ensure accuracy and compliance with U.S. GAAP as part of the overall accounting close process.
• Review, evaluate and calculate customers' credit risk on an annual basis to ensure compliance as per policy.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of customer refunds, credit notes and commission verification.
• Maintain strong compliance of relevant credit controls policies.
• Identify accounting system deficiencies and recommend process improvements.
• Develop, maintain and update desk procedures documentation as processes change for efficiency.
• Provide policy guidance and process support to business unit and regional finance teams.
• Participate in the maintenance of Sarbanes Oxley cycle narratives within the area of responsibility.
• Take ownership of the preparation and coordination of the annual internal/external audit process.
• Prepare detailed fluctuation analysis for quarterly and annual audits.
• Liaison with government authorities and external service providers in accomplishing reporting requirements.

Required Education/Skills:

• Solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX).
• Solid knowledge of financial concepts and principles.
• Expertise in own functional areas and general knowledge of other areas impacted within the business.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Ability to build productive internal/external working relationships.
• A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance with 5 years of previous related experience is required.
• Public accounting experience is preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is preferred.
• Experience working in a large MNC company is preferred.
• Proven expertise in MS Office Suite, including advanced Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid problem-solving, critical thinking, and investigative skills.
• Experience using JDE, Blackline and/or OneStream is a plus.

Company profile: Edwards Lifesciences is a global leader in patient-focused medical innovations for structural heart disease and critical care. We employ over 14,000 individuals worldwide and are headquartered in Irvine, California.

Perks and benefits: Medical

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, MY