Analyst, Accounts Payable (Japanese Speaking)

Edwards Lifesciences; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Edwards Lifesciences in Kuala Lumpur seeks an accounts payable specialist to support the finance team with data accuracy, timely invoicing, and reliable reporting. You will handle moderately complex AP tasks and contribute to process improvements.

Requires a bachelor's in Finance/Accounting/Business Admin and 3 years of experience. Strong Excel/MS Office, JDE experience, and Japanese language skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration
• Master's degree or equivalent preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in Excel and MS Office; JDE or integrated systems experience preferred
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Japanese language proficiency (N1/N2 preferred) and attention to detail required

Responsibilities

• Provide moderately complex accounts payable analysis including ensuring the accuracy of suppliers' data and timely invoice processing.
• Participate in projects (internal, external, year-end, and SOX audits) by analyzing data and testing solutions.
• Identify, evaluate, and ensure accuracy of AP accruals and related reporting tasks.
• Resolve complex issues to close invoices or supplier setup by collaborating with other departments.
• Provide coaching and guidance to employees.
• Develop and update process flows, policies, and training materials for assigned areas.
• Other incidental duties

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

MS Office

Excel

JDE ERP

Communication skills

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration

Master's degree or equivalent

Tools

JDE ERP

MS Office

Job description

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:

• Provide moderately complex accounts payable analysis including ensuring the accuracy of the suppliers’ data (e.g., financial data, tax filing status) or accuracy and timeliness of invoice processing.

• Proactively participate in projects (e.g, internal, external, year-end, and SOX audits) by analyzing data, participating in testing of the solution, and making recommendations to support the overall objectives of the department or company-wide strategic initiatives.

• Identify, evaluate, and ensure the accuracy/completeness of the accounts payable accruals or any other reporting tasks to support the overall objectives of the department.

• Resolve complex issues to bring invoices or supplier set up issues to closure by collaborating with other departments or suppliers.

• Provide coaching and guidance to employees.

• Develop and update process flows, policies and procedures, training materials for the assigned areas

• Other incidental duties

What you’ll need (Required)

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration , 3 years years experience of previous experience Required

• Master's Degree or equivalent 1 year years experience of previous experience Preferred
• Good analytical and problem solving skills
• Good computer skills in MS Office Suite including Excel required; integrated systems (e.g., JDE) preferred
• Excellent communication, interpersonal relationship, and negotiation skills
• Language proficiency is required in Japanese (Japanese N1/N2 level is preferred)
• Full knowledge of accounting concepts and principles
• Expertise in one or more functional areas and detailed knowledge of other areas impacted within the business
• Strict attention to detail
• Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels

What else we look for (Preferred)

• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment
• Must be able to work in a team environment, including the ability to manage vendors and stakeholders
• Ability to build productive internal/external working relationships
• Responsible for individual and collective team contributions.
• Ability to provide suggestions based upon knowledge and analysis.
• Ability to influence cross site activities.
• May schedule the work of or coach others.
• 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