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.
This is an opportunity to undertake a varied and challenging role in the East Asia Finance Business Partnering team.
The Assistant Finance Manager will have a key leadership position across finance and operational teams in the Geographical region.
You will support the leadership in the performance of their groups, providing high quality and timely financial advice, driving profitability and growth, leading on the budgeting and forecasting and supporting in new bids and projects and commercial decision making.
The Assistant Finance Manager will also have a key oversight of the group financial policies and procedures and work collaboratively with the other Finance Business Partners to raise standards, ensuring consistency in approach to achieving best practice delivery from the finance teams and timely reporting to support commercial decision making.
The Opportunity Partner closely with senior leaders and operational teams to provide clear financial insight, challenge assumptions, and support strategic and commercial decision‑making
Supports project performance management and delivery of business objectives across multiple jurisdictions
Deliver high‑quality financial analysis, project reviews, and cost control insights to drive profitability, efficiency, and sustainable growth across portfolios and projects
Support new bids by providing financial input
Build strong, trusted relationships with stakeholders while improving finance processes, data quality, and reporting to enable better business outcomes
Perform end‑to‑end accounting operations including, intercompany transactions, account reconciliations, and month‑end closing
Ensure compliance with local statutory and tax requirements, including VAT (GUI), withholding tax (WHT), second‑generation NHI, and corporate income tax filings
Challenge the status quo. Promote a culture of continuous improvement, standardization and simplification. Work in partnership with Shared Services Centre (SSC), Regional and Global Finance
Support budgeting, forecasting (ABP) ,and variance analysis in line with group planning cycles
Ensure adherence to internal controls, group policies, and applicable accounting standards (e.g. IFRS or group GAAP)
Competencies: Accountable for delivery of planned project outcomes and quality standards
Connects detailed work to broader operational and strategic objectives
Communicates effectively with diverse stakeholders and audiences
Promotes collaboration and builds strong internal and external relationships
Adapts positively to change and seeks innovative solutions
Supports and develops team members; may supervise junior staff
Manages performance, provides feedback, and plans ongoing professional development
Demonstrates and applies Arup values in daily work
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 do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.
Is this role right for you? Minimum 7 years of relevant accounting and finance experience, preferably within a sizable corporation or multinational company
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
Big 4 experience and hands‑on exposure to APAC markets are an advantage
CPA or equivalent professional qualification (e.g. CPA, ACCA) preferred
Strong knowledge of Taiwan tax regulations, including VAT/GUI, WHT, 2nd NHI, and corporate income tax
Fluent in both Mandarin and English, with the ability to communicate effectively in a multinational working environment
Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with peers, and management
Team‑oriented, proactive, and solution‑focused with a positive “can‑do” attitude
Able to adapt to change and work in a fast‑paced, multinational environment
Willing to challenge existing processes and support continuous improvement initiatives
Solid technical knowledge of accounting, internal controls, tax, audit, and governance
Proficient in Microsoft Office and finance/accounting systems; Power BI or data analytics experience is a plus
Note: Candidates with less experience will be considered for the position of Accountant
What we offer you
At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.
Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.
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.
