Accounting Specialist

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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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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.
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