(Senior) Internal Auditor

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:

Global Internal Audit (GIA) at Edwards is a global organizational partner that provides objective assurance over enterprise-wide processes and a change agent through our strategic risk-based audit approach.

As an Internal Auditor you will work closely with the GIA team and other stakeholders to gain a deep understanding of the business and provide objective assurance over enterprise-wide processes. You will be a change agent, working with management to identify opportunities for improvement and driving change within the organization!

Your work will be crucial in ensuring that Edwards remains compliant with regulatory requirements and best practices, while also improving operational efficiency and reducing risk. You will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and challenging environment, gaining exposure to a wide range of business processes and practices. Moreover, working in MedTech industry, your work will have a direct impact on the lives of patients around the world!

• Execute internal audit business assurance reviews and projects in compliance with professional and departmental standards to identify and mitigate business risk.
• Provide analysis and propose solutions to GIA management with regards to operational, financial, and business unit management to improve internal controls, safeguard assets, and ensure compliance with management objectives.
• Provide inputs to business assurance internal audit reports and oral presentations in a timely basis and partner with auditees to develop value added management actions to mitigate identified risks.
• Perform SOX Compliance walkthroughs and testing of business process and entity-level controls, monitor deficiencies and provide guidance to management for internal control remediation, where applicable
• Provide support for the external financial review and coordinate with external audit teams as appropriate.

What you'll need (Required):

• Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of previous work experience in auditing/accounting, or finance experience required (at least 4 years for Senior)
• Fluent English, knowledge of other European language is an advantage
• Proven expertise in MS Office Suite, including advanced Excel skills is a must
• High attention to detail and excellent analytical, problem-solving, skills
• Self-driven, eager to learn
   

What else we look for (Preferred):

• Public accounting experience preferred
• Completed (or actively pursuing) relevant certifications preferred (e.g., ACCA, CIA)
• Understanding of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Compliance requirements or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) experience preferred
• Data analytic skills (e.g., IDEA, Tableau, Alteryx) and/or knowledge of audit management software (e.g., AuditBoard, TeamMate) a plus

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
• 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.