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Senior Accountant, General Ledger, Europe


Job Location:

Basel - Switzerland

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 6 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 3 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

Revolution Medicines is a late-stage clinical oncology company developing novel targeted therapies for patients with RAS-addicted cancers. The companys R&D pipeline comprises RAS(ON) inhibitors designed to suppress diverse oncogenic variants of RAS proteins. The companys RAS(ON) inhibitors daraxonrasib (RMC-6236) a RAS(ON) multi-selective inhibitor; elironrasib (RMC-6291) a RAS(ON) G12C-selective inhibitor; zoldonrasib (RMC-9805) a RAS(ON) G12D-selective inhibitor; and RMC-5127 a RAS(ON) G12V-selective inhibitor are currently in clinical development. As a new member of the Revolution Medicines team you will join other outstanding professionals in a tireless commitment to patients with cancers harboring mutations in the RAS signaling pathway.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a motivated individual with a background in the life sciences industry to play a critical role in the accounting team. Reporting directly to the Senior Director Accounting Europe this newly created role will support the daily accounting operations operations across multiple European entities. This role will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records supporting month-end and year-end US GAAP and local GAAP close activities preparing journal entries and reconciliations VAT reporting and ensuring compliance with company policies internal controls and applicable accounting standards. The role is located in Basel Switzerland.

  • Perform day-to-day general ledger accounting activities for European entities.

  • Prepare journal entries such as cash prepayments accruals fixed assets leases and other month-end close adjustments.

  • Support monthly quarterly and annual close processes in accordance with company timelines.

  • Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances in a timely manner.

  • Support intercompany accounting including reconciliations settlements and related journal entries.

  • Assist with fixed asset accounting depreciation and related reconciliations.

  • Support VAT statutory reporting audit requests and local compliance requirements in coordination with internal teams and external advisors

  • Assist with preparation of financial reporting packages and variance analysis.

  • Ensure accounting activities comply with applicable accounting standards company policies and internal controls.

  • Partner with Accounts Payable Payroll Procurement Tax FP&A and other teams to resolve accounting matters.

  • Support external and internal audits by preparing schedules documentation and responses to auditor inquiries.

  • Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes controls and system efficiencies.

  • Participate in finance projects ERP improvements and process standardization initiatives as needed.

Required Skills Experience and Education:

  • Bachelors Degree or higher in Accounting or Finance.

  • 5 years accounting experience preferably with general ledger responsibilities.

  • Experience supporting European entities and working with local statutory VAT or audit requirements.

  • Strong understanding of accounting principles such as accruals reconciliations intercompany accounting and month-end close.

  • Experience with ERP/accounting systems such as SAP Oracle NetSuite Workday Microsoft Dynamics or similar.

  • Strong attention to detail organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.

  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with regional and global teams.

  • Experience with ERP/accounting systems such as SAP Oracle Netsuite and experience with P2P and T&E systems such as Coupa Concur or similar systems.

  • Fluency in English required; additional European languages a plus

  • Excellent written oral and interpersonal communication skills.

  • Advanced computer skills including proficiency with MS Excel and Microsoft Office products.

Preferred Skills:

  • Professional accounting qualification or progress toward certification such as ACCA ACA CIMA CPA or local equivalent.

  • Experience in a multinational or publicly listed company

  • Experience with US GAAP IFRS or local European GAAP.

  • Familiarity with SOX controls or other internal control frameworks.

  • Experience in life sciences biotechnology pharmaceutical technology or other high-growth industries.

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