Arxada Overview

Arxada is a general leader in innovative solutions that protect our world. Our groundbreaking technologies, in-depth regulatory know‑how, manufacturing and process development help our customers safeguard nutrition, health and infrastructure efficiently through chemistry and biotechnology that enhance sustainability.

We offer a broad portfolio of ingredients and services for multiple end‑markets that include Human Health & Nutrition, Home & Personal Care, Professional Hygiene, Paints & Coatings and Wood Protection. With customers in more than 100 countries, the company achieved sales of CHF2billion in 2024. Headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), Arxada employs 3,200 associates across 24 production sites and 14 R&D; centers, all committed to our customers’ success.

Position

EMEA Finance Operations Accountant – Location: Barcelona (Spain), Germany, or the UK. Are you an experienced accountant who enjoys working in an international environment and making a real impact on financial excellence? Join our Finance Operations team and play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and integrity of our legal entities across the EMEA region.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure the accuracy and completeness of monthly IFRS and statutory financial reporting

Review balance sheet and P&L; accounts and support the timely submission of results into OneStream

Prepare statutory financial statements and manage IFRS‑to‑local GAAP conversions

Ensure compliance with local regulatory and governmental reporting requirements

Support corporate and indirect tax compliance activities, including transfer pricing documentation





Act as a key contact for external auditors and support tax audits in collaboration with Group Tax and external advisors

Maintain a strong internal control environment and act as Internal Control Owner for assigned legal entities

Drive process improvements and support finance transformation projects across the region

Partner with stakeholders across Finance and the business to enhance efficiency and compliance

What We're Looking For A bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related discipline A professional accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or equivalent), or are working towards one

Strong experience in UK accounting, statutory reporting, and regulatory requirements

Hands‑on SAP experience; exposure to GRC and access management is an advantage

Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities A solid understanding of IFRS and statutory reporting frameworks

Experience working in multinational and multi‑entity environments The ability to build strong relationships, influence stakeholders, and drive improvements

Why Join Us?

Be part of a truly international finance organization

Work on cross‑border projects and transformation initiatives

Gain exposure to a broad range of accounting, tax, audit, and compliance topics

Develop your career within a dynamic and growing global business

Collaborate with experienced professionals across EMEA and beyond

Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

📌 EMEA Finance Operations Accountant (Madrid)
🏢 ES03 ARXADA SPAIN
📍 Madrid