Accounting Specialist

Posted:
9/3/2024, 7:10:06 PM

Location(s):
São Paulo, Brazil

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Accounting

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. 

Dow has an opportunity as an Accounting Specialist based in São Paulo (BRA). This position plays a key role as Entity Accounting Leader ensuring accuracy and integrity of the financial statements and supports the management and the Senior Accounting Leader in the Financial and Statutory Accounting.

Responsibilities:

  • Preparation of financial statement footnotes and supporting schedules

  • Accountable for providing assistance with the monthly, quarterly, and yearly accounting close;

  • Assists with implementing accounting policies and procedures to ensure all financial transactions are executed according to GAAP and IFRS principles;

  • Preparations of fluctuation analysis and performance of financial statement analytics, providing meaningful explanations for fluctuations provided to senior management;

  • Implementation and documentation of internal controls and procedures as required by SOX;

  • Participation in process streamlining and improvement projects;

  • In charge of annual financial audits and quarterly reviews with external auditors, including preparation and review of schedules;

  • Interacting with internal and external stakeholders;

  • Coordinating closely with the other finance teams to ensure complete and accurate accruals;

  • Support the leadership with accounting analysis;

  • Planning and structuring work activities and setting deadlines, monitoring the progress and results.  

  • Giving support for unusual transactions;

  • Representing F&S in Special projects (M&A).

  • Participates in various accounting functions including and not limited to: general ledger maintenance, review of the financial scorecard, US GAAP to Statutory, reconciliations, ensure compliance to operational policies and processes;

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor´s Degree in Accounting with active Brazilian Accounting Certification (CRC)

  • Expertise in Brazilian GAAP and applicable accounting rules and regulations.

  • Understanding of US GAAP and applicable accounting rules and regulations

  • Experience working with SAP/ECC

  • Five or more years of relevant work experience preferred in the manufactory industry

  • Experience in the preparation and review of financial statements, external audit attendance, general ledger posting and accounting reconciliation;

  • Knowledge of SOX, US GAAP, and IFRS accounting best practices and, cross-functional accounting impacts

  • Advanced English Level.

Preferred Skills

  • Intermediate/Advanced Spanish – not mandatory but will be considered a plus.

  • Strong interpersonal relationship, teamwork, collaborative and hands on

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Strong organization and problem solving skills

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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.