At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.  

Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place. 

We have an opportunity for an Accounting Specialist to be based in Terneuzen (NL) or Milano (IT). The successful candidate, working in a team, will ensure accounting activity recorded within the company’s records and books are accurate and complete.

In this role you will be responsible for recording, reporting, analyzing and communicating functional/business activity results. You will also assist the function/business management teams in financial analysis necessary for decision-making.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the independent processing of financial accounting, monthly/quarterly/yearly closing.
• Responsible for presenting and reporting key tax figures in accordance with local GAAP and US GAAP.  
• Prepares year end statutory financial statement, according to local GAAP.
• Contributes to and monitors accuracy of transaction processing.
• Monitors, reports, and communicates function/business results.
• Performs BS, P&L and fixed assets reviews.
• Supports Internal & External audits.
• Provides financial analysis to function/business management teams as needed for project studies, options analysis. Establishes and maintains an ongoing working relationship with other sub-processes and functions.
• Demonstrates technical accounting ability through at least one/two years of directly applicable experience.
• Helps drive change to reduce complexity in existing work processes and leads small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements.

Requirements:

• A min Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/Business Administration or related field.
• Min 2-3 years of previous experience in controlling and/or cost accounting.
• Fluency in Italian and English.

Preferred skills:

• Experience with ERP systems (i.e. SAP) and reporting tools.
• Ability to prepare a consolidated financial statement and/or to use Thomson Reuters will be an advantage.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven effective and professional communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal effectiveness.
• Proactivity attitude, problem-solving, teamwork and analytical thinking.

Additional Notes:

• There is relocation support available for this role.

Benefits – What Dow offers you 

We invest in you. 

Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career.  You bring your background, talent and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.  

Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee: 

• Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives. 
• Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental and emotional well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it. 
• Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals. 
• Become a Dow shareholder through various employee stock programs.
• Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building. 
• Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs. 
• Global Paid Time Off (PTO) policies:
  • Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).  
  • ​Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.  
  • Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation. 

Join our team, we can make a difference together. 

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. ​​​​Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment.  We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on www.dow.com.