Accounting Specialist

Dow Inc; São Paulo; On-site; BRL 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Dow is seeking an Accounting Specialist based in São Paulo (BRA). The role focuses on ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial statements, supporting leadership with complex analyses and assessment of non-routine transactions, including statutory accounting.

You will work on core accounting functions, monthly/quarterly/annual closings, SOX internal controls, and coordination with external auditors. Requirements include a preferred accounting degree, advanced English, US GAAP/IFRS knowledge,

Qualifications

• Preferred Accounting Degree.
• Advanced English level.
• Knowledge of USGAAP, IFRS and applicable accounting rules and regulations.
• Experience with SAP.
• 3 years of relevant experience, preferably in the manufacturing industry.
• Proven ability to prepare and review journal entries and account reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all accounting activities recorded in company books are accurate, complete, and compliant with GAAP and IFRS standards.
• Participate in core accounting functions: General ledger maintenance, Financial scorecard review, US GAAP to local statutory conversion, Reconciliations and compliance with operational policies, Prepare financial statement footnotes and supporting schedules.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting closing processes.
• Implement accounting policies and procedures to ensure proper execution of transactions.
• Perform fluctuation analysis and financial statement analytics, providing meaningful explanations to senior management.
• Document and implement internal controls as required by SOX.
• Participate in process improvement and streamlining initiatives.
• Lead annual financial audits and quarterly reviews with external auditors, including preparation and review of schedules.
• Coordinate closely with other finance teams to ensure complete and accurate accruals.
• Support leadership with accounting analysis and unusual transactions.
• Lead accounting projects, including M&A activities.
• Educate internal partners on accounting policies and internal controls, resolving issues as they arise.

Skills

Advanced English

US GAAP & IFRS knowledge

SAP

Education

Preferred Accounting Degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

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.

Position

Dow has an exciting and challenging opportunity for an Accounting Specialist based in São Paulo (BRA).

About you and this role: This position plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the Company’s financial statements, while supporting leadership with complex accounting analyses and the assessment of non-routine transactions, including Statutory Accounting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all accounting activities recorded in company books are accurate, complete, and compliant with GAAP and IFRS standards.


• Participate in core accounting functions:
  
  
  
  • General ledger maintenance
  
  
  • Financial scorecard review
  
  
  • US GAAP to local statutory conversion
  
  
  • Reconciliations and compliance with operational policies
  
  
  • Prepare financial statement footnotes and supporting schedules
  
  


• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting closing processes.


• Implement accounting policies and procedures to ensure proper execution of transactions.


• Perform fluctuation analysis and financial statement analytics, providing meaningful explanations to senior management.


• Document and implement internal controls as required by SOX.


• Participate in process improvement and streamlining initiatives.


• Lead annual financial audits and quarterly reviews with external auditors, including preparation and review of schedules.


• Coordinate closely with other finance teams to ensure complete and accurate accruals.


• Support leadership with accounting analysis and unusual transactions.


• Lead accounting projects, including M&A activities.


• Educate internal partners on accounting policies and internal controls, resolving issues as they arise.

Qualifications

• Preferred Accounting Degree


• Advanced English Level


• Knowledge of USGAAP, IFRS and applicable accounting rules and regulations.


• Experience with SAP.


• 3 years of relevant experience, preferably in the manufacturing industry.


• Proven ability to prepare and review journal entries and account reconciliations.

What is expected from you

Articulates ideas clearly, concisely, and professionally across various mediums to diverse audiences.

Uses advanced skills or specialized expertise in analytical methods, operational processes, and/or procedures to complete complex assignments.

Works independently and applies established procedures and practices.

Resolves complex and unusual problems.

Suggests improvements to processes and methods as needed.

Understands how teams coordinate efforts and resources to achieve organizational objectives.

Uses tact and diplomacy when dealing with others.

Your Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills: articulating ideas clearly, concisely, and professionally across various mediums to diverse audiences.


• Analytical Skills: Democratize insights from your data through business intelligence.


• Oganizational: The abilities that allow an individual to use time, energy, and resources effectively to structure tasks and workspaces, aiming to boost productivity and achieve goals efficiently.


• Problem-solving abilities: Be able to identify, analyze, and resolve complex or unexpected issues by implementing effective solutions.

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.

Benefits – What Dow offers you

• 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, financial, and social 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.


• Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).


• Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).


• Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.


• Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs.


• Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.


• 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.


• Competitive yearly vacation allowance.


• 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.


• Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one‑stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.


• On‑site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).


• Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.


• Additionally, some of our locations might offer:
  
  
  
  • Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
  
  
  • Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
  
  
  • Carbon‑neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)
  
  

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 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. 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 inclusion, 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.

Dow is a company of more than 36,500 global innovators, believers and solutions providers. We are a diverse community marked by respect, integrity, and a desire to make the world a better place. A career at Dow is an invitation to explore, create, and make valuable contributions to human progress.