Associate Tax Specialist

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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 you and this role

Join our team as Associate Tax Specialist in Terneuzen, the Netherlands!

In this role you will be responsible for Indirect and/or Direct Tax Compliance for multiple Dow companies. You will be responsible to ensure Tax filings are done on time as per legal due dates. By using our up-to-date systems and tools you will be analyzing financial information and translating this into information useful for Tax purposes within a small geography/country or business. You will also support activities related to local tax issues, audits, compliance, tax policy and tax planning. Involvement in projects will be part of your development as well

You will be working in a high performance, multi-cultural, cross-functional team environment. We are focused on employee and department development. Key words are compliance, learning, work process improvements, continued digitization, and efficiency. You will be part of the Tax Operations EMEAI organization. The department has around 20 employees, most of them located in Terneuzen (NL). We are responsible for all taxes for all Dow legal entities in this region. In total there are over 100 registrations in more than 30 countries

Responsibilities

• Review tax returns as per country’s tax requirements. This will be in the area of Indirect Tax (VAT, Intrastat, Sales list), in close relation with our Outsourcing service provider.
• Prepare local taxes (Property tax, Energy tax, Excise tax). Supporting activities to prepare Direct Tax (Withholding Tax, Corporate Income Tax, Transfer pricing).
• Support communication links to Tax Authorities, External Audit Staff, and Tax Advisors.
• Provide support for annual tax activities management with respect to country tax legislation (i.e. Annual Income Tax, Annual Tax Declaration including Schedules, Annual Tax Information and External Audits).
• Preparation of balance sheet account reconciliation and follow up on open items
• Able to work independently on Tax activities, under guidance of Country Tax manager
• Identifies work process improvement opportunities and/or automation opportunities
• Recognizes and solves typical problems that can occur in work area by evaluating and selecting solutions from established operating procedures and/or analytical/scientific methods under a moderate degree of supervision
• Acts in compliance with SOX policies and procedures.

Qualification

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Tax or Finance
• 1-5 years of experience in Tax and a good understanding of accounting
• Good understanding of Tax principles (VAT, Corporate Income Tax, Transfer Pricing)
• Fluent in English (both written and spoken). Multi-language skills are a plus.

Your Skills

• Experience in MS application skills such as Teams, Sharepoint, Excel, and Word.
• Working knowledge of SAP and reporting tools.
• Team Player with a Positive attitude.
• Focus on work process improvements.
• Good analytical skills and problem solving.
• Interest for digitization.
• Proven communication (verbal and written), interpersonal skills.

Additional note

There is no relocation supported for this role.

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.