Associate Accounting Specialist

Job Description Role Overview: You will be joining Dow, a company that believes in putting people first and is passionate about delivering integrity, respect, and safety to its customers, employees, and the planet. As an Associate Accounting Specialist, you will play a crucial role in providing consistent and superior cost accounting support services and reporting to stakeholders. Your responsibilities will include Product cost estimate (PCE) reporting and analysis, Product Costing reporting and analysis, and Inventory reconciliation. Key Responsibilities: - Month End Closing: Generate and review reports for Cost Accountants using Diamond Systems Reporting, SAP, MS Access, and MS Excel. - Product Cost Estimates (PCE): Generate reporting and investigate/resolve variances on a monthly and quarterly basis. - Global Material IDs (GMID): Create and maintain accounting segments based on requests received through the CMT/PMR tools or functional mailbox. - Stock Take Observations: Coordinate and reconcile inventory counts using the paper reconciliation process. - Represent the CAEC team on new projects, work process changes, work process improvements, Robotics Process Automation, etc., participating with other Finance and Cost Accounting teams. - Create/maintain thorough documentation for CAEC work processes and create/implement work process improvements or automations as needed. Qualifications: - Qualified CMA/CA with 2 years of Costing or relevant experience. - Inter CMA/Inter CA/MBA with 5 years of costing and accounting experience. - Strong skills in SAP, Excel, and Dow reporting tools. Your Skills: - Highly motivated with a strong business interest and desire to act as a business partner. - Team player with a proactive communication style. - Strong analytical and process improvement skills. - Able to handle multiple priorities from multiple sources. - Fluent in English (written and verbal). Additional Details (if present): Relocation assistance is not available with this position. The ability to accommodate a flexible schedule aligned with international time zones is essential. Company Information: Dow Chemical International Private Limited (Dow India) aims to be the most innovative, sustainable, inclusive, and customer-centric materials science company. With a commitment to delivering solutions to customer challenges, Dow India offers differentiated science-based products and solutions in high-growth segments. Dow India supports Corporate Social Responsibility with technology expertise and employee volunteerism, aiming to redefine the societal blueprint through sustainability and circular economy initiatives. Dow is dedicated to equal opportunities in employment and encourages employees to bring their whole selves to work. Role Overview: You will be joining Dow, a company that believes in putting people first and is passionate about delivering integrity, respect, and safety to its customers, employees, and the planet. As an Associate Accounting Specialist, you will play a crucial role in providing consistent and superior cost accounting support services and reporting to stakeholders. Your responsibilities will include Product cost estimate (PCE) reporting and analysis, Product Costing reporting and analysis, and Inventory reconciliation. Key Responsibilities: - Month End Closing: Generate and review reports for Cost Accountants using Diamond Systems Reporting, SAP, MS Access, and MS Excel. - Product Cost Estimates (PCE): Generate reporting and investigate/resolve variances on a monthly and quarterly basis. - Global Material IDs (GMID): Create and maintain accounting segments based on requests received through the CMT/PMR tools or functional mailbox. - Stock Take Observations: Coordinate and reconcile inventory counts using the paper reconciliation process. - Represent the CAEC team on new projects, work process changes, work process improvements, Robotics Process Automation, etc., participating with other Finance and Cost Accounting teams. - Create/maintain thorough documentation for CAEC work processes and create/implement work process improvements or automations as needed. Qualifications: - Qualified CMA/CA with 2 years of Costing or relevant experience. - Inter CMA/Inter CA/MBA with 5 years of costing and accounting experience. - Strong skills in SAP, Excel, and Dow reporting tools. Your Skills: - Highly motivated with a strong business interest and desire to act as a business partner. - Team player with a proactive communication style. - Strong analytical and process improvement skills. - Able to handle multiple priorities from multiple sources. - Fluent in English (written and verbal). Additional Details (if present): Relocation assistance is not available with this position. The ability to accommodate a flexible schedule aligned with international time zones is essential. Company Information: Dow Chemical International Private Limited (Dow India) aims to be the most innovative, sustainable, in