Senior Financial Accountant

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.

• 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.

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.

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.

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