EMEA Finance Operations Accountant

Arxada; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Arxada is seeking an EMEA Finance Operations Accountant to manage IFRS and statutory reporting for multiple entities from Barcelona. You will collaborate with Finance, Tax and Controlling, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance while supporting audits and tax activities.

The role requires strong Excel, SAP, and IFRS knowledge, with experience in UK accounting and multi-entity environments. A professional qualification is preferred, and the position offers international exposure and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related discipline.
• Professional accounting qualification (ACCA/ACA/CIMA) or working toward one.
• Experience in UK accounting, statutory reporting and regulatory requirements.
• Hands-on SAP experience; exposure to GRC and access management is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Ensure monthly IFRS and statutory financial reporting is accurate and complete.
• Review balance sheets and P&L accounts and support timely results submission 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.
• Maintain a strong internal control environment and act as Internal Control Owner.
• Drive process improvements and support finance transformation projects across the region.
• Partner with stakeholders across Finance and the business to enhance efficiency and compliance.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

IFRS knowledge

SAP experience

Statutory reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting

ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

OneStream

SAP

Job description

## EMEA Finance Operations AccountantApplylocations: ES - Barcelonatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R53769Arxada is a global leader in innovative solutions that protect our world. Our groundbreaking technologies, in-depth regulatory know-how, manufacturing and process development help our customers to 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 CHF 2 billion 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.**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.In this role, you'll work closely with colleagues across Finance, Tax, and Controlling, support statutory and IFRS reporting, lead audit and compliance activities, and contribute to exciting finance transformation initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity to broaden your experience, influence change, and develop within a growing global organization.**Key Responsibilities**As an EMEA Finance Operations Accountant, you will:* 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**We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys taking ownership and working in a collaborative international environment.**You bring:*** 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 beyondArxada has world class offering in two distinct areas: **Microbial Control Solutions (MCS)** focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection. **Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE)**, meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications. 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.