General Ledger Accountant

Posted 15 Days Ago
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Porto, PRT
In-Office
Mid level
Healthtech • Pharmaceutical • Telehealth
The Role
Maintains general ledger records, posts journal entries, performs account reconciliations and variance analyses, and supports monthly and year-end close activities. Assists with IFRS-compliant financial statements and audit requests while collaborating with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and tax teams. The role requires accurate, timely work, ERP proficiency, advanced Excel skills, and effective communication in an international finance environment.
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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

BenefitsWhy 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

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field
  • 2-5 years of proven experience in general ledger or similar accounting roles in multinational companies
  • 1-3 years of reporting experience
  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles, including GAAP and IFRS
  • Proficiency with ERP systems, including Microsoft Dynamics 365
  • Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience
  • Experience with Tagetik
  • Experience with CEGID
  • Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and formulas
  • Fluent English, written and spoken
  • Attention to detail, proactive mindset, autonomy, and team orientation
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The Company
HQ: Geneva
2,904 Employees
Year Founded: 1987

What We Do

We are one of Europe’s leading suppliers of clinical laboratory testing and medical diagnostic imaging services to private and public healthcare providers, local governments, insurance companies, pharmaceutical companies and the general public. We operate laboratory and medical diagnostic imaging facilities in 14 countries: Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Italy, Norway, Peru, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UAE, and the United Kingdom. Our network of facilities provides us with one of the broadest geographic footprints of any clinical laboratory and medical diagnostic services provider in Europe

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