Senior Accountant

Western Digital (SanDisk Storage Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.)
Bayan Lepas, Penang
Financial Accounting & Reporting (Accounting)
Full time
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Posted 6d ago

Company Description

At Western Digital, we are on a mission to unlock the potential of data so people, companies and organizations everywhere can create what’s next. To fulfill our vision, we are always on the lookout for potential team members who share our passion for solving problems to empower others.

When you join Western Digital, you join a legacy more than 50 years in the making. Across our Western Digital®, SanDisk®, SanDisk® Professional, WD® and WD_BLACK™ brands, we have brought some of the most storied advancements in memory and data storage technology to market—and our best, most innovative work is yet to come.

From energizing 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.

Here’s how you can help.

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the COE Accounting Manager, this position will manage global lease accounting in accordance with US GAAP ASC 842 as well as some of the general ledger related tasks.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Managing WD global Lease related accounting tasks per ASC842, including, maintaining and managing lease schedules in Lease Accelerator, manage GL interface from LA to Oracle Cloud, recording lease accounting journals for upload entities and Tank rentals, etc.
  • Preparing SEC disclosure notes in accordance with ASC842.
  • Analyze BS flux for lease related accounts.
  • Performing GL account reconciliation for lease related GL accounts.
  • Support local site accounting team in answering lease related technical questions.
  • APAC secondary ledger FX revaluation work in Cloud for APAC entities
  • Coordinate with regional bank controller on bank information and related accounting function requirement, and work with IT to maintain bank acct information in system.
  • Coordinate with internal and external auditors through the review process and validation test.
  • Assist Accounting Manager and Director with ad hoc tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications 

Required :

  • This position requires a bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting or Business Administration with 6 or more years of relevant experience in multinational company or Big 4 accounting firm.
  • The ideal individual must have proven ability to achieve results in a fast moving, dynamic environment.
  • An excellent written and verbal communication skill 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. 
  • Outstanding performer and obtain recognition in current jobs.

Preferred :

  • Experience with Lease Accelerator or similar lease systems is preferred.
  • Familiar with Oracle Cloud or similar ERP system.

Skills :

  • A professional certification holder (such as CPA, ACCA, etc.) is a plus.

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 jobs.accommodations@wdc.com 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 Western Digitals Ethics Helpline or email compliance@wdc.com

Company profile

Western Digital

Consumer Electronics Manufacturing1,001-5,000 employees

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.

Everywhere data lives, we are a key partner to the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to making 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.

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 (hint: binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately?). And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That’s us, too.

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

We are an equal opportunity employer who values diversity. It is the policy of Western Digital to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Western Digital does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity and gender related appearance and behavior whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, family care status, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Western Digital prohibits harassment of any individual on any of the bases listed above. For Ethics helpline, please visit http://EthicsHelplineWDC.com

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.

Perks and benefits
Medical
Miscellaneous allowance
Dental
Sports (e.g. Gym)
Parking

Company information

Registration No.201101027631

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