Arxada 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 2 billion CHF in 2025 sales. Headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), Arxada employs 3,100 associates across 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers, all committed to our customers’ success.
As a Corporate Tax Accounting Analyst based in Barcelona, you will join our global Tax team and support Arxada’s Direct Tax activities across multiple entities and geographies. You will work closely with Transfer Pricing and Indirect Tax colleagues as well as Corporate Accounting, FP&A, Treasury and Legal.
Essential Job Functions
- Support corporate income tax compliance across group entities, including preparation of documentation and coordination of accurate and timely tax filings
- Support the annual IFRS tax provision process, preparing schedules, reconciliations and supporting documentation for current and deferred taxes
- Maintain and monitor the global tax compliance tracker, proactively following up on deadlines, outstanding information and required actions
- Prepare documentation for SOX controls, external audits, tax authority inquiries and tax reviews
- Coordinate tax payments, receivables, refunds and tax balances, ensuring appropriate and timely follow-up
- Partner with Corporate Accounting, FP&A, Treasury, Legal and other stakeholders to resolve tax accounting and compliance matters
- Monitor relevant changes in tax legislation and compliance requirements across the entities and regions supported
- Identify opportunities to simplify processes, strengthen controls and improve data quality and documentation
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, Economics or a related field
- 2 + years of professional experience in corporate tax, tax accounting, finance or a related field, ideally within a multinational environment or professional services firm
- Exposure to corporate income tax compliance and/or tax accounting; knowledge of IFRS tax accounting, including current/deferred tax concepts and temporary/permanent differences, is an advantage
- Strong analytical and organizational skills, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage several deadlines and priorities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP, tax compliance, provision or reporting systems is an advantage
- Fluent English, both written and spoken, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and geographies
- A proactive and accountable mindset, with the curiosity to understand the broader business context and continuously improve how work is done
Arxada 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.
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