HQ & Holdings Accounting Lead

Headquartered in Geneva and part of the A.P. Moller Group, Unilabs is a leading European diagnostic services provider, that aspires to be at the heart and start of all effective treatment decisions. 

With operations in 16 countries (12 in Europe, 1 in Latin America, 2 in the Middle East, 1 in Australia), Unilabs is positioned as a leading diagnostics company with one of the broadest geographic coverages in Europe. 

In line with our M&A ambition, in 2021 we have revenues approx. euro 2 billion with around 14.200 employees. Clearly Unilabs is becoming a sizeable force within the European diagnostics market. 

Unilabs possesses the most comprehensive portfolio of diagnostic services in Europe, serving: public and private healthcare providers, county councils, the general public, insurance companies, the pharmaceutical industry and Contract Research Organizations. 

Our comprehensive portfolio of diagnostic services includes laboratory medicine, medical imaging, histopathology, reproductive medicine and drug development services. 

THE ROLE 

As a member of the Headquarter Accounting and Reporting team, the Accounting Lead is responsible for ensuring proper accounting for Unilabs’ Nordics holdings and Swiss HQ companies 

You will be a key member of the team and work closely with the Group consolidation, FP&A, Tax, HR, Treasury, Legal teams and other key internal and externals stakeholders. 

 Key Accountabilities: Ensure proper accounting for Unilabs’ Nordics holdings and Swiss HQ companies 

Reporting 

• Issue timely and accurate monthly financial statements 

• Report on monthly basis in the consolidation tool (IS, BS, CF and ad’hoc footnotes) 

• Provide ad-hoc financial analyses as needed 

• Support local teams for statutory purposes 

Accounting transactions:

• Keep the ledgers in full compliance with IFRS and local Gaap 

• Manage intercompany transactions and cost reinvoicing between entities 

• Maintain the chart of account 

• Maintain a system of controls over accounting transactions following Group procedures in place 

Compliance, Tax, Treasury & Law 

• Support on Tax aspects (quarterly VAT returns, yearly income tax return, withholding tax) – in coordination with local teams 

• Support the annual audit and periodic audit activities of external auditors 

• Ensure that Group policies and procedures are complied with 

• Review the Internal Control and recommend improvements 

• Ensure timely bank payments 

Accounting transactions:

- Keep the ledgers in full compliance with IFRS and local Gaap

- Manage intercompany transactions and cost reinvoicing between entities

- Maintain the chart of account

- Maintain a system of controls over accounting transactions following Group procedures in place

Reporting

- Issue timely and complete monthly financial statements

- Report on monthly basis in the consolidation tool (IS, BS, CF and ad’hoc footnotes)

- Provide ad-hoc financial analyses as needed

- Support local teams for statutory purposes

Compliance, Tax, Treasury & Law

- Support on Tax aspects (quarterly VAT returns, yearly income tax return, withholding tax) in coordination with local teams and tax advisors

- Support the annual audit and periodic audit activities of external auditors

- Ensure that Group policies and procedures are complied with

- Review the Internal Control and recommend improvements

- Ensure timely bank payments

• Bachelor or master’s level degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration.
• Professional certification (CPA, ACCA, CIMA) from recognized accounting designation is a plus. 
• A minimum of 7 years’ experience working preferably in a multinational environment 
• Solid knowledge of accounting, reporting and controls with genuine enthusiasm and ability for researching and solving accounting, reporting and operational issues is essential. 
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment and build strong relationships across the organisation 
• Ability to drive work independently and run multiple projects that vary in scope and complexity simultaneously 
• Excellent technical knowledge and deep understanding of IFRS
• High attention to detail and accuracy, aiming for results and high-quality output, thorough with an eye for continuous improvement 
• Good time management and prioritizing skills, mindful of deadlines, highly organized and ability to work under pressure 
• Strong IT skills and Tagetik knowledge would be a plus 
• Fluency in English is mandatory 

Softs Skills: 

• With excellent communication skills, you will be able to be the single point of contact for all accounting matters related to the holding companies 
• Multi-skilled, and able to deal with different departments such as treasury, legal, controlling and tax 
• Autonomous, dynamic and able to push the projects 
• Take initiatives and he has a problem solving mindset 
• Able to work under pressure and to meet deadlines 
• Able to deal with highly confidential information