Cash Application Analyst

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 has an exciting opportunity for Cash Application Analyst , located in São Paulo, Brazil The Cash Application Analyst is responsible for managing and overseeing daily Cash Application transactions, ensuring operational excellence, accuracy, and compliance across the process. In addition, the Cash Application Analyst is responsible for ensuring the integrity of all accounting transactions, including timely account reconciliations and adherence to internal controls and accounting policies. This role plays a key part in resolving complex operational issues, driving process standardization, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and automation. The Cash Application Analyst is expected to build and maintain strong relationships with managers, bank & treasury, Receivable specialist as well as any other internal stakeholders so that you can discuss or tackle any incoming issue in a timely, constructive and effective manner. In addition, this position contributes to operational governance by supporting audit requirements, strengthening process controls, monitoring performance metrics, and promoting best practices across the Cash Application function.

Support regional and global transformation initiatives, including system implementations, SAP enhancements, process migrations, and digitalization projects. Lead the investigation and resolution of complex cash application and reconciliation issues, performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions. Analyze process performance metrics (KPIs), identifying trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement. Collaborate with leadership teams to define and implement best practices and global standards for Cash Application and Accounts Receivable processes. Perform cash applications for different types of payment methods, electronic wire transfer, Cheques etc. Identify and transfer the wrong company payment to the respective account. Process payment discrepancies in accordance with business rules in SAP. Compare daily bank transmissions to bank listings to ensure all expected receipts are processed accurately. Account Reconciliation Accounts prepare an internal reviewer before submission for certification. Monitor and review aged payment pending and follow up with appropriate stakeholder or treasury. Payment reversal, Wrong Company payment transfer, Unidentified payment follow-up and netting as per request. Ensure accuracy and integrity of all accounting transactions. Monthly and quarterly closing following the global closing schedule. Provide support for the audit requests. Daily work allocation and keep updated to focal for the progress. Functional Mailbox Monitoring and allocation to ensure requests are answered with in 24hours. Process documentation and changes need to be updated as per requirements. Provide support to process coordinator and timely escalate the issue to process specialist for next level support.

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Management and Business Administration degrees is preferred. Minimum 7 years of working experience in accounting, with SAP knowledge. Fluent in English and Spanish Spoken and written Proficiency in MS Excel and MS tools is expected. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement