Western Digital

Senior Financial Accountant

Posted 10 Days Ago

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Bayan Lepas, Barat Daya, Pulau Pinang

Senior level

Big Data • Cloud • Hardware • Software

The Role

As a Senior Financial Accountant at Western Digital, you will manage financial accounting and reporting for US GAAP and local statutory matters in APAC, ensuring compliance, performing month-end close activities, and supporting audits and process improvements. The role requires effective communication and teamwork to address various business initiatives and challenges.

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Company Description

At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that. Our technology helped people put a man on the moon.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You’ll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That’s us, too.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital®, G-Technology™, SanDisk® and WD® brands.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.

Job Description

We are committed to building world-class Center Of Excellence with positive, enthusiastic, energetic and supportive team members. We embrace Western Digital core values which are Think big, Make it happen and Do it together. We are process oriented and work diligently towards targets.

We are looking for a talent who commits to contribute his/her talent to the team and develop his/her career together with Western Digital. The role is encouraged to evolve rapidly through experience of a fast-paced multinational environment, dynamic business initiatives and continuous process improvement & automation.

As a Senior Financial Accountant you will focus on financial accounting and reporting for US GAAP close and local statutory matters for APAC revenue entities and sales offices.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Handle daily accounting operation and ensure compliances to accounting GAAPs, policies, and SOX controls on all procedures.
Perform month-end close activities including preparing and reviewing journal entries.
Prepare and present monthly account reconciliations, close analytics, variance analysis and ad hoc reports.
Liaise with external professional parties to fulfill local statutory obligations in APAC countries.
Manage internal and external audit.
Drive process improvement and automation to streamline end to end processes.
Support new business initiatives and address risk and concerns.
Handle ad-hoc projects assigned by various business parties.

Qualifications

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration with 6 or more years of relevant experience in multinational companies or audit firm.
The ideal individual must have proven ability to achieve results in a fast moving, dynamic environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proficiency in English is a must.
Self-motivated and self-directed, however, must have demonstrated ability to work well with people as a team member.
Strong ability to troubleshoot and analyze complex problems, as well to multi-task and meet deadlines.
Superior analytical skills and a high level of attention to details.
Ability to work well with multiple teams and different cultures.
Outstanding performer and obtain recognition in current jobs is preferred.
Familiar with Oracle Cloud or similar ERP system.
A professional certification holder (such as CPA, ACCA, etc.) is a plus.
Experience with Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Vietnam, Indonesia, Korea, China or Australia statutory accounting is preferred.
Shared service experience is preferred.

Additional Information

Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at [email protected] to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

NOTICE TO CANDIDATES: Western Digital has received reports of scams where a payment is requested on Western Digital’s behalf as a condition for receiving an offer of employment. Please be aware that Western Digital and its subsidiaries will never request payment as a condition for applying for a position or receiving an offer of employment. Should you encounter any such requests, please report it immediately to [email protected].