Sr. Accountant

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 Accountant/Sr. Accountant will provide support to our Shared Services and responsible for reviewing the accounting operations of the companies including work done by the team in Manila.

Your role in our team 

• Review and post the journals of all transactions in the general ledger.

• Review the reconciliation of accounts such as payables and receivables, inter-company accounts, bank accounts and other balance sheet accounts.

• Prepare financial statements, including the balance sheet, income statements, and cash flow statements.

• Compile weekly consolidated cash flow reports for Global Treasury, respond to their queries.

• Prepare, in line with global standards, financial reporting using Power BI, including but not limited to accounts payable analysis reports for APA.

• Respond to management’s queries and escalate when required to achieve speedy resolution.

• Prepare reporting on budgetary controls on capital and major operating expenses such as training, marketing, etc.

• Collaborate with the global statutory accounts team in preparation of the lead schedules for year-end audits and other requests

• Support the UAT and implementation of future global finance systems and automation.

• Stay up to date on changes in accounting standards and regulations, including GAAP and IFRS.

• Answer queries from management and employees reference accounting matters.

• Respond to inquiries from internal and external stakeholders including auditors/bankers.

• Support training to the teams in Manila and other regional offices

Is this role right for you?

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field, preferably with recognized professional qualifications.

• At least 6-7 years of relevant experience in bookkeeping or accounting.

• Good knowledge and experience in using JDE, Power BI and/or other ERP accounting systems.

• Deep knowledge of GAAP and IFRS.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent attention to details and accuracy.

• Ability to work independently using own initiative and as part of the team.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines

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  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 Chelseamee Valera at chelseamee.valera@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.