General Ledger Accountant
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About this role
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.
About the Role:
Unilabs is seeking for a detail-oriented and analytical General Ledger Accountant to join our Finance Team, based in Porto. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate general ledger records, performing account reconciliations, supporting monthly closings, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
What you will do:
- Maintain accurate records in the General Ledger and ensure timely posting of all transactions
- Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals and adjustments
- Perform monthly account reconciliations and variance analyses
- Assist in the monthly and year-end closing processes considering tight deadlines
- Support preparation of financial statements in compliance with local and international accounting standards (IFRS)
- Support internal and external audits requests;
- Collaborate proactively with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Tax teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related fields
- 2-5 years proven experience in General Ledger or similar accounting roles in multinational companies
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP / IFRS) and experience in Reporting (1-3 years)
- Proficiency in ERP systems (CEGID; TAGETIK; D365)
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, Formulas, etc)
- Fluent English, both written and spoken
- Familiarity with ERP systems (Microsoft D365 practice is mandatory, experience with Tagetik is preferred, CEGID is a plus)
- Attention to detail and a proactive mindset, autonomous and team spirit.
What will make you successful
- A strong eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines consistently
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with colleagues and suppliers
- A proactive mindset, with a willingness to identify issues and drive process improvements
- A customer-service orientation when supporting internal and external stakeholders
- Eagerness to learn and grow
Benefits
Why join us?
Join a collaborative and international finance team where your work has a direct impact on the business. You'll partner with stakeholders from different functions and countries, and develop your expertise in a dynamic and supportive environment. We are committed to fostering continuous learning, professional growth, and operational excellence.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Meal Allowance
- Enjoy your birthday off
- Hybrid working model
- International and collaborative work environment
- Opportunity to contribute to a company with a meaningful impact on healthcare services
- Long-term career opportunities within a growing global organization
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