Senior Accountant

Provide advice, guidance, analysis, and reporting of financial information. Key Responsibilities: • 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., expense, fringes) in partnership with business leaders to develop/update quarterly forecasts and budgets and provide feedback • Draw findings from financial trend reports, synthesize information, and may create presentations for management • Assess system capabilities and process efficiencies, and make recommendations for enhancements and upgrades • May partner with leaders to advise on financial impact of recent/proposed process changes • Prepare and process month-end journal entries; prepare balance sheet account reconciliations; gathering data and generating reports in support of trend analysis • Collaborate with business regarding expense control for sales and marketing activities including calculations of accruals • Prepare, file, and process annual tax declarations (e.g., VAT, income, sales, and local taxes) • Respond to complex questions and resolve issues from tax advisors and fiscal authorities/entities and handle audit requests • Implement processes, SOPs and change in new and country-specific regulations • Prepare timely month end closing including statutory annual reports • May participate and/or lead in process improvement projects • Train, coach, and provide feedback on work tasks to lower level team members • 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 Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in or locally recognized degree/certification in Accounting or Finance , 5 years experience of previous related experience Required accounting, forecasting, planning, or expense analysis experience Preferred Experience working in an international company Preferred • Proven expertise in MS Office Suite, including advanced Excel and related financial systems; ERP (e.g., JDE, Oracle, SP) experience Preferred Additional Skills: • Substantial knowledge and understanding of procedures, and guidelines relevant to accounting • Substantial understanding of international accounting principles (e.g., U.S GAAP, IFRS), local GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) • Substantial knowledge of financial concepts and principles • Expertise in own functional area and ability to coach others in various functional 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 matrix organization and plants • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and local language • Excellent interpersonal relationship skills including consultative and relationship management skills • Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and investigative skills What is it like to work at Edwards Lifesciences in Germany? 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 Germany also offers the following benefits: Competitive Compensation and Benefits package Flexible working hours, remote working Pension plan Risk Insurance Meal Benefits Service Awards Enhanced Leave Benefits Transportation Benefits Employee Stock Purchase Programme Employee Assistance Programme Comprehensive Wellness Programme including onsite gym, yoga classes and massage, preventive health checks, healthy lifestyle webinars, 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.