Financial Accountant at Danaher Corporation

Basel, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Diagnostics, BiopharmaIndustries

Requirements

Minimum of five years of experience in an accounting department with strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Experience with Salesforce is highly desirable, particularly with Certinia, Genedata’s Salesforce-based ERP system
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in German is a plus
Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail
Preferred knowledge of accounting principles in accordance with Swiss GAAP FER and US GAAP
Familiarity with Swiss payroll regulations is an advantage

Responsibilities

Prepare month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing activities with the Accounting Team
Review and post bank transactions, accounts payable and receivable invoices, as well as general ledger entries
Prepare and submit all necessary financial data to external accounting firms managing Genedata subsidiaries for month-end closing
Ensure compliance with SOX internal controls and regulatory standards
Generate and deliver monthly financial reports, including tax and cash reporting, to Danaher Corporation

Skills

bookkeeping

month-end closing

quarter-end closing

year-end closing

bank transactions

accounts payable

accounts receivable

general ledger

financial reporting

financial compliance

Danaher Corporation

Water quality, diagnostics, and identification solutions

About Danaher Corporation

Danaher Corporation operates in key markets such as water quality, product identification, and diagnostics. The company provides precision instruments and advanced purification technologies for analyzing and managing water, ensuring its safety in various environments. In product identification, Danaher specializes in laser marking, coding, and packaging solutions that help maintain product freshness and accurate labeling throughout the supply chain. In the diagnostics sector, Danaher offers tools and software that enhance diagnostic confidence, enabling healthcare providers to deliver effective care. What sets Danaher apart from competitors is its unique Danaher Business System, which focuses on continuous improvement and empowers employees to drive change. The company's goal is to consistently deliver high-performance products and solutions while maintaining leadership in its markets.

Washington, District of ColumbiaHeadquarters

1969Year Founded

IPOCompany Stage

Industrial & Manufacturing, Healthcare, Consumer GoodsIndustries

10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition from Roche and Abbott in AI-driven diagnostics.

Potential regulatory challenges in the EU for water quality sector.

Supply chain vulnerabilities affecting precision instruments sourcing.

Differentiation

Danaher's Danaher Business System drives continuous improvement and superior financial performance.

The acquisition of Cytiva enhances Danaher's capabilities in the biopharmaceutical sector.

Danaher's advanced purification technologies meet increasing demands for sustainable water management.

Upsides

Danaher's investment in AI-driven healthcare solutions boosts its diagnostics capabilities.

Cytiva acquisition expands Danaher's market share in the biopharmaceutical sector.

Point-of-care testing demand drives growth for Danaher's diagnostic tools and software.

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