Financial Accountant - NL

As a Financial Accountant within the Accounting & Control department at Unilabs Nederland, you play a key role in ensuring reliable financial reporting, compliance with laws and regulations, and continuous improvement of our processes. You combine a sharp financial insight with an eye for detail and quality, and thus directly contribute to the transparency and financial health of our organization.

You report to the Finance Manager and work closely with colleagues from FP&A, Business Control and the Global Finance Team. Together, you ensure that Unilabs Nederland complies with international standards, while having the space to implement local improvements.

Unilabs is a commercial company with a foundation background – a unique combination in which financial results go hand in hand with social value: better care for patients.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Ensuring correct, timely and complete financial reports (balance sheet, P&L, cash flow, KPIs);
• Consolidating, analyzing and reporting financial results to global management;
• Acting as a financial point of contact and business partner for management and departments within Unilabs Nederland;
• Coordinating external and internal audits and monitoring compliance with IFRS and Dutch GAAP;
• Preparing annual accounts in accordance with Dutch GAAP;
• Leading improvement projects within accounting and process optimization (Lean);
• Ensuring data quality, compliance and internal control (AO/IC);
• Preparing VAT returns and supporting VPB returns;
• Correct reporting of intercompany positions within the group;
• Managing master data (general ledger accounts, cost centers, segments, bank accounts, VAT, roles and access rights);
• Identifying financial risks and advising on improvements and policies.

Requirements

• Completed HBO or WO education in Business Economics, Accountancy or similar;
• At least 5 years of experience within accounting, controlling or audit;
• Demonstrable experience with preparing annual accounts, audits (Dutch GAAP) and tax returns;
• Thorough knowledge of IFRS, Dutch GAAP, compliance and reporting processes;
• Experience within a Big 4 accounting firm is a plus;
• Affinity with the healthcare sector is a plus;
• Strong communication skills in Dutch and English;
• Proactive, analytical and structured working style – you take initiative, see connections and work accurately.

Benefits

• A gross annual salary between €65,000 and €75,000 (based on 36 hours per week, possibility of 40 hours);
• A 13th and 14th month as a fixed component of your salary;
• Employment conditions in accordance with the CAO Hospitals (including 63 PLB hours, excellent pension and travel allowance);
• Flexible working hours and the possibility of hybrid working (minimum 3 days in the office);
• A modern working environment in our state-of-the-art office in Amsterdam, with room for initiative and collaboration;
• Ample opportunities for training and development within Unilabs Nederland;
• The opportunity to work in an organization where financial results go hand in hand with social value.

About Unilabs Nederland

Unilabs is one of the largest diagnostic organizations in Europe, active in laboratory medicine, imaging and pathology. In the Netherlands, we provide high-quality diagnostic services to general practitioners, hospitals and healthcare institutions.

With its foundation background, Unilabs combines commercial strength with social relevance. The company is working on sustainable growth and better care for patients. Unilabs is part of A.P. Møller Holding (part of the Maersk Group) and has its head office in Switzerland.

At Unilabs you are helping to build the healthcare of tomorrow – with impact, initiative and financial acumen.