Financial Accountant

at  Arup

Joining Arup:
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.
In this role you will be responsible for statutory accounting activities as well as control enhancement opportunities for our Colombia operations.
The ideal candidate enjoys being involved in both accounting and business operations. Responsible for the daily management of accounting functions and operations, ensuring the financial system is accurate, efficient and in accordance with Colombian accounting principles. This role will support regional implementation and management of financial systems, manage the monthly and year-end accounting cycles, supporting the preparation of annual financial statements and other tax compliance requirements.
This role is based in Bogotá, Colombia. Please submit your CV in English. We do not require copies of diplomas, work certifications, or other documents at this stage.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Qualified Accountant (CPA, ACCA, or equivalent).
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or similar field required.
• NIIF Accreditation or Diploma, NIIF implementation course, knowledge of annual tax updates and passed English course.
• Minimum 8 years of finance experience in a professional services environment required.
• Experience in finance leadership, statutory accounting, and compliance in a multinational environment.
• Strong technical expertise in external reporting, statutory accounting, and financial systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead accounting teams and manage complex processes.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, including working with senior leaders and external auditors.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word); ERP experience (e.g., SAP, Oracle) is advantageous.
• Proven track record of driving process improvements and fostering collaboration.

Please refer the Job description for details