HQ & Holdings Senior Accountant

About Unilabs

Headquartered in Geneva and part of the A.P. Moller Group, Unilabs is one of Europe’s leading medical diagnostics companies, offering a complete range of laboratory, pathology, genetics, and imaging services to patients across 14 countries. Unilabs invests heavily in technology, equipment, and people – using digital technologies in its state-of-the-art laboratories and imaging institutes – to improve the lives of close to 100 million people every year.

Role Purpose 

As a pivotal member of the financial team at Unilabs, the Senior Accountant will play a key role in ensuring that all accounting processes for our companies are executed with precision and integrity. This role will require a deep understanding of both IFRS and local GAAP, as well as the ability to handle complex intercompany transactions and financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting Transactions:

• Ensure all accounting records are compliant with IFRS and local GAAP
• Manage intercompany transactions and coordinate cost reinvoicing between entities
• Maintain the chart of accounts and implement controls over accounting transactions adhering to Group procedures

Reporting:

• Prepare timely and accurate monthly financial statements
• Report monthly results in the consolidation tool (IS, BS, CF, and ad-hoc footnotes)
• Conduct ad-hoc financial analyses and provide support to local teams for statutory purposes

Compliance, Tax, Treasury & Law:

• Oversee tax responsibilities including VAT returns, income tax filings, and withholding tax in collaboration with local teams
• Facilitate annual audits and periodic reviews by external auditors
• Ensure compliance with Group policies and procedures
• Strengthen internal controls and recommend improvements where necessary
• Manage timely bank payment processes

Requirements

• Bachelor or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration.
• Professional accounting certification (CPA, ACCA, CIMA) is a plus.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in an accounting role, mainly in a multinational environment.
• Extensive knowledge of accounting principles, reporting standards, and internal controls.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to address complex financial issues and drive solutions.
• Excellent command of IFRS and local GAAP regulations.
• Meticulous attention to detail, ability to produce high-quality output under tight deadlines.
• Proficient in IT applications and advanced Excel skills; familiarity with Tagetik is advantageous.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Fluency in French is required.

Unilabs is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.