Accountant

Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world. At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve. 

We are seeking an Accountant in our Toronto office who will join the America’s Region Financial Accounting team managing the region’s statutory reporting process and audits.

The person will be part of the Global Financial Accounting Team, work closely with local finance business partners, the Shared Services Center teams in Newcastle, United Kingdom, and project management teams in Canada and the US to identify and implement process improvements and documentation, and assist in complying with the region's statutory regulations. This role will not only provide beneficial support to the financial reporting but will also play a significant role in business operations and internal control improvements.

The opportunity

• Handle day-to-day activities related to audit deliverables, preparation of the financial statements and process improvements. 
• Statutory reporting, preparation of the annual financial statements, including the financial statement note disclosures in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) or local GAAP where applicable.
• Build and maintain accurate audit documentation of financial reporting processes and controls including workflows, source of information, frequency, and purpose of the processes.
• Ensuring allocated audit requests are completed on time.
• Ensuring all relevant end to end processes are documented.
• Provide ad hoc support as needed on company projects and initiatives.
• Assisting in oversight of statutory WIP process from business to auditors.
• Assisting in the implementation and oversight of controls within the areas of responsibility.
• To challenge current ways of working and encourage innovative ways of working across your areas of responsibility.
• Work closely with other departments that impact or contribute to the timely and accurate production of financial statements, to review and analyze supporting schedules and seek ways to improve current reporting efficiency and accuracy.
• Be a reliable support to the main contact person for the audit and reply to audit requests.
• Challenge current ways of working and encourage innovative ways of working across your areas of responsibility.

Is this role right for you?

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or economics required.
• Qualified CPA designation or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant professional work experience in accounting or finance.
• Technical experience in Financial Reporting, Finance and Statutory Accounting environments.
• Ability to apply appropriate accounting principles to a new scenario/transaction.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office, including deep experience in Excel and Word.
• Knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning solutions (e.g. SAP/Oracle/JDE and/or SAAS applications) preferred.
• Attention to detail and inquisitive mind.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work in an agile and collaborative manner within a complex and changing business environment.

Please note that all applicants must apply directly via the job portal. If this role is not quite what you are looking for, but you are interested in other opportunities for a future with purpose, please sign up to our Talent Community where you will be kept up to date with roles suitable for you to shape a better world.

What we offer you

Benefits that Work - At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families. These are 100% paid for by Arup except for optional life insurance. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our GRRSP 5% company match to help you save for your future. 

Flexible Working - We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available.  

Hiring Range - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job performed in Toronto is $85,000 to $105,000 per year. Benefits are not included in the base salary range. Summary of benefits are included in this posting with details provided to applicants at the time of interview. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of Toronto will differ.

Arup is an equal opportunity employer and will consider applications from all qualified individuals. Every job applicant will be treated equally, fairly and with respect regarding race, color, ancestry, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, civil status, age (except as provided by law), creed/religion, political convictions, language, ethnic or national origin, disability/handicap, pardoned record of offences, social condition (marital or family status, receipt of social assistance), and any other ground protected by the applicable human rights legislation.  

Arup is committed to improving accessibility for individuals with disabilities and to ensuring that all our employees have the support and the tools they need to succeed. We have developed policies relating to human rights, accessibility and accommodation, and provide all our employees with training on these matters either during orientation and/or on an ongoing basis.  

If you are contacted by Arup regarding a job opportunity and you feel you need accommodation during the application process or have a question about our human rights and accessibility accommodation policies, please speak to Human Resources or send an email to americasbenefits@arup.com or call 646-802-3577 to let us know the nature of your request.

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