Head of Group Accounting & Reporting

<p><strong>About Unilabs</strong></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p><strong>Role Purpose </strong></p><p>We are looking for an experienced and driven Group Accounting &amp; Reporting Leader to shape and elevate our international finance function, combining deep IFRS expertise with strategic vision and a passion for transformation. <br /><br />In this role, you will partner closely with senior leadership, lead a high-performing team in Porto, and drive excellence across Group reporting, consolidation, governance, audit, and complex accounting matters. You will play a key role in standardizing and centralizing processes, advancing automation and digitalization initiatives, supporting acquisitions and integrations, and ensuring the highest standards of financial integrity and compliance. <br /><br />This is a unique opportunity for a hands-on leader who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and is motivated by the chance to build, influence, and create lasting impact on a global scale.<br /><u><strong><br /><br />Key Responsibilities</strong></u></p><p>Group Accounting &amp; Reporting Leadership</p><p>·       Lead the monthly, quarterly and annual consolidation process in compliance with IFRS</p><p>·       Ensure quality, completeness and integrity of financial data across all entities</p><p>·       Review and challenge local submissions and closing packages</p><p>·       Oversee preparation of IFRS financial statements and disclosures</p><p>Accounting Policies &amp; Technical Expertise</p><p>·       Own the Group accounting policies and reporting manual</p><p>·       Act as single point of contact for complex technical accounting matters</p><p>·       Manage IFRS updates, interpretation and implementation</p><p>·       Assess accounting treatment of complex transactions (M&amp;A, restructuring, financing, etc.)</p><p>SSC Porto Leadership &amp; Process Ownership</p><p>·       Lead and develop the Group Accounting &amp; Reporting team based in Porto</p><p>·       Drive standardization and centralization of accounting processes of Unilabs markets into the SSC</p><p>·       Ensure robust internal controls and compliance with Group policies</p><p>·       Implement and monitor KPIs and service quality metrics</p><p>Transformation &amp; Systems</p><p>·       Drive continuous improvement of the finance operating model</p><p>·       Lead initiatives related to ERP (D365), consolidation tools (Tagetik) and automation</p><p>·       Improve reporting timelines, data quality and process efficiency</p><p>·       Support the digitalization of accounting processes</p><p>Audit &amp; Governance</p><p>·       Lead the Group external audit process and act as main point of contact for auditors</p><p>·       Ensure readiness and quality of supporting documentation</p><p>·       Audit &amp; Risk Committee and Board reporting and presentation</p><p>·       Strengthen internal control environment and compliance framework</p><p>Projects &amp; M&amp;A Integration</p><p>·       Lead accounting aspects of acquisitions, integrations and reorganizations</p><p>·       Support due diligence and post-acquisition accounting alignment</p><p>·       Ensure proper implementation of Group standards for new entities</p><p>General Responsibilities</p><p>·       Lead and develop a high-performing international team</p><p>·       Foster a culture of ownership, accountability and continuous improvement</p><p>·       Coordinate cross-functional finance processes across geographies</p><p>·       Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory and internal requirements</p><p> </p><p><u><strong>Profile – Personal Characteristics</strong></u></p><p>·       Strong leadership and ability to influence senior stakeholders</p><p>·       High level of integrity, rigor and accountability</p><p>·       Hands-on, pragmatic and solution-oriented mindset</p><p>·       Ability to operate in a fast-paced, transforming environment</p><p>·       Strong communication and interpersonal skills</p><p> </p><p><u><strong>Experience &amp; Qualifications</strong></u></p><p>·       Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration</p><p>·       Professional certification (ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent) preferred</p><p>·       Minimum 10–12 years of experience, including:</p><p>o   Significant experience in IFRS reporting and consolidation</p><p>o   Experience in multinational and/or SSC environments</p><p>o   Background in Big 4 audit strongly preferred</p><p>·       Proven experience in team management and leadership</p><p>·       Demonstrated exposure to complex projects (M&amp;A, transformation, systems)</p><p> </p><p><u><strong>Technical Skills</strong></u></p><p>·       Deep knowledge of IFRS and Group reporting requirements</p><p>·       Strong understanding of internal controls and financial processes</p><p>·       Experience with ERP systems (D365 preferred) and consolidation tools (Tagetik highly valued)</p><p>·       Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</p><p> </p><p><u><strong>Language Skills</strong></u></p><p>English: Fluent (mandatory)</p><p> </p><p><u><strong>What a successful candidate looks like</strong></u></p><p>·       A trusted partner to the CFO and senior leadership</p><p>·       A leader capable of building and scaling a best-in-class finance function in Porto</p><p>·       A technical expert who can translate complex accounting into clear decisions</p><p>·       A driver of transformation, automation and continuous improvement</p>