Associate Accounting Specialist

The Dow Chemical Company; Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta; On-site; IDR 200.000.000 - 300.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading materials science company in Jakarta is seeking an Associate Accounting Specialist. This role involves overseeing monthly tax compliance and supporting annual corporate tax reporting. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Accounting, strong analytical skills, and experience in tax compliance. Join us to contribute to a sustainable future through innovative solutions.

Benefits

Competitive base pay

Robust medical and life insurance packages

Opportunities to learn and grow through training

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of hands-on experience with the above responsibilities.
• Working experience in a tax consulting firm is an advantage.
• Fluent in written and verbal English communication.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for monthly tax compliance and supporting annual corporate income tax reporting.
• Preparing account reconciliations.
• Ensuring compliance with Indonesian statutory and tax regulations.

Skills

Strong analytical and numerical skills

Attention to detail and accuracy

Teamwork

Ability to work under pressure

Education

S1 or bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

eFaktur

SAP

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Learn how we make the world a better place as Team Dow. Through respect and integrity, we lead with our core values and innovative spirit to create more sustainable materials science solutions for everyone.

Discover how we’re accelerating positive change around the world. From climate protection and creating safer materials to our focus on global citizenship and inclusion, diversity and equity, Team Dow is making a difference in the communities where we live and work.

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Explore key collaborations and why we make partnership our passion. Through initiatives and sponsorships, we can work together to create a more positive impact for all.

Team Dow makes us one of the most innovative, customer‑centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science companies in the world. Find opportunities to join Dow in a capacity that works best for you.

Associate Accounting Specialist

At a glance

Position: Associate Accounting Specialist

Primary Location: Jakarta (IDN), Jakarta Raya, Indonesia

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 (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.

About this role

This role should ensure accounting activity recorded within the company’s records and books are accurate and complete.

In this role, you will develop full proficiency in a range of technical processes and procedures through job‑related training and on‑the‑job experience. You will need to be able to apply knowledge of technical processes and procedures to perform a range of work assignments. You need to understand how multiple teams coordinate efforts and resources to achieve objectives and be able to explain complex technical information to members of your own team and other teams.

It is your responsibility to provide solutions to operational or analytical problems using established procedures and practices. You will serve as informal resource on analytical, scientific method, or operational processes for less experienced team members. Your performance impacts the quality, timeliness, and effectiveness of your own work and your team’s work. You will receive supervision on new complex assignments.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for monthly tax compliance (VAT and Withholding Tax reporting) and supporting annual corporate income tax reporting.
• Preparing account reconciliations.
• In charge of tax reconciliation and equalization.
• Supporting statutory audit and tax audit processes.
• Ensuring compliance with Indonesian statutory and tax regulations.
• Administration and proper filing of accounting documents.
• Coordinating with other departments to ensure smooth financial operations and reporting.
• Working with a limited degree of supervision, with oversight focused on complex new assignments.
• Performing other tasks assigned by the Controller, e.g., annual stock take.

Qualifications

• S1 or bachelor’s degree in Accounting from a reputable university.
• 2‑3 years of hands‑on experience with the above responsibilities.
• Working experience in tax consulting firm is an advantage.
• Fluent in written and verbal English communication (CV must be in English).

Your Skills

• Strong analytical and numerical skills, high attention to detail and accuracy, and well‑organized.
• Fast learner, hardworking, and able to work in a team and under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Brevet A & B certification.
• Strong understanding of Indonesian PSAK and taxation.
• Experience working with Indonesian tax reporting systems such as eFaktur, eNofa, DJP Online, and Coretax.
• Experience working with SAP is a significant advantage.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

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, 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.

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