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The accountant will be a key contributor to the execution of Colombian statutory reporting processes and local compliance. The role supports the Finance Manager and collaborates with the Global Financial Accounting Team, Regional Finance, Shared Services Center (SSC), and external advisors (including Big 4 firms), to ensure timely and accurate financial operations in line with both local regulations and Arup’s internal policies. This position offers exposure to various aspects of financial accounting and business operations.
The Opportunity
- Prepare annual financial statements under Colombian GAAP and support external audits, including DIAN and third-party queries.
- Collaborate with the Colombia Tax Manager and internal audit teams to ensure tax compliance and control documentation.
- Act as the local liaison for the Shared Services Center (SSC), resolving ledger and intercompany reconciliation issues and advising on local tax treatments.
- Reconcile revenue between JDE and DIAN, and contribute to group year-end close and consolidation with local financial insights.
- Document and maintain local finance processes, controls, and compliance practices to support knowledge management.
Provide flexible support across finance operations, including onboarding SSC partners and coordinating with banks, notaries, and regulators.
Is This Role Right for You?
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
- Working towards a professional accounting designation or license (preferred).
- Ability to sign statutory accounts in Colombia is desirable but not required.
- Strong technical knowledge in Colombian accounting and tax compliance.
- High level of proactivity and accountability, with a hands-on approach to problem-solving.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) in Spanish and English (B2 level or above).
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and handle several tasks.
- Attention to detail and analytical thinking.
- Comfortable working in a collaborative and evolving environment, interacting with teams across countries and time zones.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel and Word).
- Experience with ERP systems such as JDE, Oracle, or SAP is a plus.
Prior experience with Concur or similar expense management tools is advantageous.
Benefits at Work -At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families while keeping costs low. 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.
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.
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.
Our Application Process
We will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you have applied you will be evaluated and potentially moved on to the next round, at which point a member of the talent resourcing team will contact you directly.
Arup is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of a protected veteran, or disability.
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