Make a meaningful difference to patients around the world. Our University Programs are designed to help early-career professionals contribute to solutions that transform patient lives. We also believe in investing in the future of our talented people across the globe, including early career professionals seeking to explore and establish themselves within the medical device industry. We’ll provide you with the opportunity to thrive in a dynamic environment where you can make innovative contributions. As an Accounting Trainee with us, you’ll find motivation and inspiration in a culture that emphasizes passion for patients as you discover your own strengths.

This is a temporary position for 6 month (40 hours/week), with possibility of prolongation/and potential permanent employment.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Journal Entries: Prepare and record asset, liability, revenue, and expense entries by compiling and analyzing account information.

• Account Reconciliation: Maintain and balance accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, and reconciling transactions, and resolving discrepancies. Detect and investigate any differences between records and statements.

• Financial Reporting: Summarize financial status by collecting information, preparing balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other reports in accordance with GAAP and IFRS

• Month-End and Year-End Close: Support the month-end and year-end close process by preparing journal entries and reconciling accounts.

• Account Management: Drafting statutory accounts, preparing bank analyses, data entry into the accounting system

• Payables: Managing invoices, timely submission and support AP and Payments team

• VAT Reporting

• Compliance: Ensure compliance with legal requirements by cooperating with local consultants to file financial reports and preparing evidence for tax returns. Stay updated on accounting standards and regulations.

• Technical Knowledge Development: Learning about bookkeeping, taxes, auditing, and using various accounting software packages.

What you'll need (Required):

• A university degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (completed within the last 2 years), or currently pursuing a Master’s degree or further studies.

• Fluency in English

What else we look for (Preferred):

• Technical skills: Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PDF

• Analytical skills: Ability to analyze financial data and prepare reports

• Attention to detail: Ensuring accuracy in financial reporting and data entry

• Communication skills: Effective communication skills for interacting with team members and other stakeholders

• Team collaboration: Work closely with senior accountants and other finance team members to ensure accurate financial reporting

• Proficiency in Arabic is considered a valuable advantage.

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 Benefitspackage

• Flexibleworkinghours, remoteworking

• Pension Plan Risk LifeInsurance

• VirtualMedicalClinic (online access to healthcare)

• MealBenefits  

• ServiceAwards

• EnhancedSickLeaveBenefits

• Flexible Benefit Plan (Cafeteria)

• EmployeeStockPurchase Program

• EmployeeAssistance Program

• Comprehensive Wellness Program includingonsitegym, Yoga, Pilates or SM Systemclasses, massages, freshfruit in the office, healthy lifestyle workshops, educationalevents, 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.