Head of Group Accounting & Reporting

Description

Summary: Seeking an experienced and driven Group Accounting & Reporting Leader with deep IFRS expertise and strategic vision to lead a high-performing team and drive excellence in finance. Highlights: 1. Shape and elevate an international finance function with strategic vision 2. Lead a high-performing team and drive excellence across Group reporting 3. Drive transformation, automation, and continuous improvement **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** We are looking for an experienced and driven Group Accounting \& Reporting Leader to shape and elevate our international finance function, combining deep IFRS expertise with strategic vision and a passion for transformation. 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. 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. **Key Responsibilities** Group Accounting \& Reporting Leadership * Lead the monthly, quarterly and annual consolidation process in compliance with IFRS * Ensure quality, completeness and integrity of financial data across all entities * Review and challenge local submissions and closing packages * Oversee preparation of IFRS financial statements and disclosures Accounting Policies \& Technical Expertise * Own the Group accounting policies and reporting manual * Act as single point of contact for complex technical accounting matters * Manage IFRS updates, interpretation and implementation * Assess accounting treatment of complex transactions (M\&A, restructuring, financing, etc.) SSC Porto Leadership \& Process Ownership * Lead and develop the Group Accounting \& Reporting team based in Porto * Drive standardization and centralization of accounting processes of Unilabs markets into the SSC * Ensure robust internal controls and compliance with Group policies * Implement and monitor KPIs and service quality metrics Transformation \& Systems * Drive continuous improvement of the finance operating model * Lead initiatives related to ERP (D365\), consolidation tools (Tagetik) and automation * Improve reporting timelines, data quality and process efficiency * Support the digitalization of accounting processes Audit \& Governance * Lead the Group external audit process and act as main point of contact for auditors * Ensure readiness and quality of supporting documentation * Audit \& Risk Committee and Board reporting and presentation * Strengthen internal control environment and compliance framework Projects \& M\&A Integration * Lead accounting aspects of acquisitions, integrations and reorganizations * Support due diligence and post\-acquisition accounting alignment * Ensure proper implementation of Group standards for new entities General Responsibilities * Lead and develop a high\-performing international team * Foster a culture of ownership, accountability and continuous improvement * Coordinate cross\-functional finance processes across geographies * Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory and internal requirements **Profile – Personal Characteristics** * Strong leadership and ability to influence senior stakeholders * High level of integrity, rigor and accountability * Hands\-on, pragmatic and solution\-oriented mindset * Ability to operate in a fast\-paced, transforming environment * Strong communication and interpersonal skills **Experience \& Qualifications** * Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration * Professional certification (ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent) preferred * Minimum 10–12 years of experience, including: o Significant experience in IFRS reporting and consolidation o Experience in multinational and/or SSC environments o Background in Big 4 audit strongly preferred * Proven experience in team management and leadership * Demonstrated exposure to complex projects (M\&A, transformation, systems) **Technical Skills** * Deep knowledge of IFRS and Group reporting requirements * Strong understanding of internal controls and financial processes * Experience with ERP systems (D365 preferred) and consolidation tools (Tagetik highly valued) * Strong analytical and problem\-solving skills **Language Skills** English: Fluent (mandatory) **What a successful candidate looks like** * A trusted partner to the CFO and senior leadership * A leader capable of building and scaling a best\-in\-class finance function in Porto * A technical expert who can translate complex accounting into clear decisions * A driver of transformation, automation and continuous improvement