Finance Accountant

IBERCHEM is part of the Flavours & Fragrances business within Croda, a FTSE100 listed organisation where we truly believe our people are our difference and this, along with our values of Innovative, Responsible and Together, create our purpose; Smart Science to Improve Lives™. With over 6,000 employees globally, we specialise in the research and development of innovative ingredients for the Life Science and Consumer Care markets.

We're looking for a Financial Accountant, you will act as the local finance point of contact for UAE business, ensuring accurate financial information, robust local compliance, effective customer collections, and strong financial support to local management and Headquarters in Spain.

This role is responsible for ensuring accurate financial information, maintaining local accounting records, supporting statutory and tax compliance, managing customer collections, and providing financial insight to support business decision-making. The successful candidate will work closely with local management and Headquarters in Spain to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant financial operations.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Maintain accurate accounting records and support monthly financial reporting requirements.
• Coordinate local tax compliance, including VAT, Corporate Tax, and other statutory obligations.
• Support audits and ensure robust financial controls and governance processes.
• Manage day-to-day financial operations, including cash flow activities and local finance administration.
• Monitor customer accounts, support collections activities, and manage credit control processes.
• Provide financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting support to aid business decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
• Act as the primary finance liaison between the Dubai business and Headquarters in Spain.
• Manage local banking relationships and support treasury-related activities.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of compliance and business ethics programmes.

Who We're Looking For:

• Strong knowledge of accounting, financial reporting, and compliance.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial analysis.
• ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar).
• 5-8+ years experience in accounting, finance or controllership roles.
• Experience in the UAE or GCC environment.
• Experience working in an international or multinational company.
• Experience supporting external audits and tax compliance.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
• A proactive, collaborative, and results-driven mindset.

What we offer:

Become part of a global organization where your growth is supported and your contributions are celebrated:

• A collaborative, multicultural work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
• Private medical insurance.
• Access to share plans.
• Generous parental leave.
• A workplace in the vibrant Dubai Science Park (DSP).
• Iberchem offers a real opportunity for professional growth in an international and constantly growing environment.

You'll play a highly visible role within an international organisation, working closely with both local leadership and headquarters while helping drive financial excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement across the UAE business.

Why Croda

At Croda, we believe our people are our difference. We are people-led, driven by the desire to do good and deliver value, a unifying principle shaped by all the great people that have travelled through Croda since our beginning in 1925. We pride ourselves on bringing together diverse teams and talents from across the globe and, guided by our values of Responsible, Innovative, and Together, we are passionate about building an inclusive, collaborative, and diverse organisation with innovation and customer focus underpinning all that we do.

Croda is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.