Fixed Asset Accountant

  • Full-time
  • Job Type (exemption status): Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below
  • Business Function: Accounting
  • Work Location: Biñan HICAP Office--LOC_HGST_PHL01

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

The Fixed Asset Tax Supervisor must have a high level understand of fixed asset accounting under US GAAP and US tax law to perform various analytics and provide requested data packages in a timely and accurate manner under the minimum supervision. This position will support the Western Digital’s (WD) Corporate tax team located in the US with fixed asset related projects through a shared service set-up. This position will report to the Fixed Assets Manager.

The role will handle various fixed assets projects including, but not limited to, the following:

  • For WD US Entities:
  1. Preparation of periodic data packages requested by the US tax team
  2. Preparation and analysis of US fixed asset reports
  3. Preparation and analysis of US Property tax reports Analysis of intercompany fixed asset transfer
  4. Manage the cloud implementation of fixed asset’s global tax books
  5. Ad hoc reports and assignments as required by managemen
  • For WD Global Entities:
  1. Review and analysis of global tax fixed asset reports
  2. Maintain the Global Fixed Assets ledgers Analysis of intercompany fixed asset transfers
  3. Other tax analysis related to fixed asset

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

  • Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
  • Minimum of 5 year of relevant fixed asset experience in shared services or other relevant industries
  • Strong technical expertise on fixed asset process
  • Ability to communicate and work effectively with a variety of constituency including corporate tax team, auditors, business leads, corporate executives, site finance
  • Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to adapt to changing business requirements
  • Strong work ethic, good judgment, initiative, well organized and attention to detail

PREFERRED:

  • Certified Public Accountant
  • Knowledgeable on US fixed asset reporting
  • Capability to manage workload distribution across different geographies and different time zones
  • Ability to work well with multiple teams and different cultures

SKILLS:

  • Good written and verbal communication skills with high level proficiency in English (Must)
  • Good financial and analytical skill
  • Intermediate Excel, Word and Outlook proficiency
  • Intermediate Oracle Cloud proficiency

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.

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