Senior Manager of Global Direct Tax & Reporting
The power of science and sustainability
·May 30, 2026
- Location
- ES - Barcelona, Spain
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Finance
- Seniority
- Senior
- Education
- Master
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Category
- Finance
- Role type
- Individual Contributor
- Environment
- Office
- Source
- Workday
Overview
Manage global direct tax reporting and compliance for a multinational chemical company. Lead tax provision preparation, OECD Pillar II obligations, and international tax return reviews. Drive tax governance improvements and automation initiatives. Requires university degree, professional tax qualification (CPA/CTA), and significant multinational corporate tax experience with IFRS knowledge.
Description
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 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.
Essential Job Functions:
- Lead and oversee global direct tax reporting and compliance activities, partnering with internal teams and external advisors
- Manage the preparation and review of tax provisions (current and deferred) in accordance with IFRS
- Assists in managing the group OECD Pillar II obligations
- Reviews international tax returns prepared by third party providers and ensures timely and accurate filing.
- Strengthen tax governance, controls, and risk management processes across regions
- Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency and data quality
- Support tax forecasting, effective tax rate analysis, and modeling for strategic initiatives
- Partner closely with Finance, Legal, Treasury, and regional teams to deliver high‑quality outcomes
Qualifications & Experience:
- University degree in Economics, Accounting, or a related field; Master’s in Tax preferred
- Recognized professional qualification (ACA, CPA, CTA, or equivalent)
- Significant experience in corporate tax, reporting, and compliance within a multinational organization or professional services environment
- Strong knowledge of IFRS tax accounting and global tax reporting requirements
- Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and complex projects in a global setting
- Collaborative leadership style with a continuous‑improvement mindset
- Business‑fluent English
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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About Arxada
Arxada is a global leader in innovative solutions that protect our world through chemistry and biotechnology for nutrition, health, and infrastructure.
