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Edwards Lifesciences Sr Analyst, Accounting in Kuala Lumpur BSC, Malaysia
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 will make an impact:
Analyze and interpret complex monthly financial results to identify financial issues, for business leaders; provide insights and make recommendations regarding possible course corrections
Analyze weekly and monthly trends (e.g., labor, overhead, discretionary spend) in partnership with business leaders to develop/update quarterly forecasts and budgets and provide feedback
Draw findings from financial and trend reports, synthesize information, and create presentations for management
Partner with leaders to advise on financial impact of recent/proposed process changes
Assess system capabilities and process efficiencies, and make recommendations for enhancements and upgrades
Prepare and process month-end journal entries; prepare balance sheet account reconciliations; calculate, update, and maintain product standard cost in ERP system; gathering data and generating reports in support of trend analysis
Prepare annual tax filings
Response and resolve questions for tax consultants and auditors in annual statutory filings
Assist in compliance activities (e.g., SOX, key and internal controls, fixed asset audits, physical inventory) Analyze ROI (Return on Investment) of expenditures for projects, identify operational implications, and recommend improvements
What you'll need (Requirements):
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field
At least 5 years’ of previous related cost accounting experience
Experience working in a subsidiary area within an international company, preferably in the US
What else we look for (Preferred):
Proven expertise in MS Office Suite, including advanced Excel and related financial systems; ERP (e.g., JDE, Oracle, SP) experience preferred.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills.
Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and investigative skills.
Substantial knowledge and understanding of Edwards policies, procedures, and guidelines relevant to accounting.
Good understanding of cost accounting processes.
Substantial knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX).
Substantial 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.
Strict attention to detail.
Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels.
Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work and perform within a metrics organization and with OUS Plants
Ability to work in a team environment, including inter-departmental teams and representing the department on specific projects.
Ability to interact with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters often requiring coordination between organizations.
Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control.