Finance Associate - Mandarin Speaker

Joining Arup
Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of advisors and experts working across 34 countries with over 19,000 employees. Headquartered in London, providing design engineering, architecture, planning, and advisory services across every aspect of the built environment. Founded to be both humane and excellent, we collaborate with our clients and partners using imagination, technology, and rigour to shape a better world.

The Opportunity

To support our commitment in providing world-class finance services, our Finance Associate will provide support to our Shared Services. This role is based in Philippines. We are looking for a detail-oriented and Mandarin-speaking Finance Associate to join our growing Shared Services team. This role is ideal for finance professionals with experience in Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, or Payroll, who are passionate about delivering high-quality financial services in a dynamic, multicultural environment.

Your role in our team

• Perform day-to-day finance operations such as invoice processing, payment handling, or payroll administration, depending on assigned function (AR, AP, or Payroll).
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure timely data entry in the finance system.
• Communicate with internal teams and external stakeholders in Mandarin and English to resolve queries and ensure smooth financial transactions.
• Generate and submit reports in line with internal deadlines and compliance standards.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and service quality.
• Ensure adherence to local and international financial regulations and company policies.

Is this role right for you?

• 2–3 years of relevant experience in Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, or Payroll.
• Strong command of Mandarin (spoken and written) and English are required.
• Proficiency in financial systems and tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Excel).
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience working in a shared services or multinational environment is a plus.
• Familiarity with Philippine financial regulations is an advantage

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Psalm Manuel at psalm.manuel@arup.com to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.