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.

About this role
Dow is hiring an Associate Accounting Specialist role in Taiwan. As a member of the Controller’s Financial & Statutory Accounting organization, this role will perform as the Entity Accounting Leader (“EAL” hereafter) for one legal entity.

The main job tasks and responsibilities of this role are related to data analysis, successful candidate should:

• Has a broad understanding and able to apply quantitative methods in financial data analysis
• Has a working knowledge to translate large data sets into usable information
• Performs exploratory data analysis and develops models to identify trends and opportunities
• Uses graphs, infographics and other methods to visualize data, creates presentations for recommendations and findings

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of an EAL covers overall data integrity of the subsidiary’s financial statements in both US GAAP and PRC GAAP, cross functional work process coordination, account reconciliation, as well as acting as the focal point for tax operation, audits, schedules, etc. 

• Perform monthly closing activities within statutory reporting timeline
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close
• Ensure the integrity of the financial statement for the legal entity
• Interface with external auditors.
• Support for external filing and reporting to government authorities, such as Tax Bureau, Finance Bureau, Statistic Bureau
• Monitor and evaluate internal controls and ensure appropriate remediation of control gaps.
• Adhoc projects assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3-year finance working experience in a multinational corporation, accounting firm, or equivalent environment
• Good communication in spoken and written English
• Proficiency in tax regulations and related professional experience are advantageous.

Your skills

• Practical experience in accounting software such as SAP, advanced skills with Excel (i.e., analytics, pivot tables). Experience with tools to drive finance automation is a plus
• Has a broad understanding and is able to apply quantitative methods in financial data analysis, has knowledge to translate large data sets into usable information
• Can take reasonable pressure and is a good team player, attention to detail and accuracy
• Manufacturing GL accounting experience is preferred

Additional Notes

• This role is based in Taiwan; no relocation support will be provided.

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.