Financial Accountant, Global Finance Operations

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 and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital®, WD®, WD_BLACK™, and SanDisk® Professional brands.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.

Job Description

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE:

As a Financial Accountant, Global Finance Operations, you will be responsible for day-to-day transactional activities including the creation of credit/debit memos, offsetting, billing cancellations, payment requests, and resolution of blocks. The role involves reviewing and validating requests, coordinating with stakeholders to clarify discrepancies, and resolving customer inquiries. This role collaborates cross-functionally to address issues, supports month-end close activities, and participates in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial operations.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Financial transactions such as offsetting, creation of credit/ debit memos, cancellation of billing documents, request for payments, removal of blocks, and other tasks related to Accounts Receivable Management.
• Assists in the month-end close process by ensuring all processing is completed within the allotted timeframe.
• Responds to inquiries from internal customers related to posting questions and discrepancies.
• Participates in process improvement projects aimed at improving productivity, quality payment postings.
• Review and validate requests if needed, communicate with the requestor for clarification and additional information.
• Request Cloud account set-up, pay site creation, update of bank information, and other refund/ rebate payment related tasks.
• Coordinate with other team on payment related accruals to be posted in Cloud.
• Send customer refund requests to designated team.
• Investigate and resolve inquiries and issues.
• Post manual journal entry for adjustments.
• Work cross functionally to resolve issues.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Management Accounting, Financial Management, Business Management, or a related field of study.
• Atleast 2 years of professional experience in the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Bank Reconciliation function.
• Industry exposure in Shared Service or Global Business Services setup is highly preferred.

Tools, System, Application and Technology Requirements:

• Familiarity with financial software and ERP systems, particularly Oracle Cloud or SAP.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Microsoft Excel.

Skills and Competency Requirements:

• Knowledgeable in reconciliation processes.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial regulations.
• Demonstrates attention to detail and accuracy in reconciliation and reporting.
• Ability to make clear, logical decisions based on facts, taking into consideration the big picture, long and short – term effects, and exercising sound judgment when handling complaints, confidential and sensitive issues.
• Ability to deliver consistent positive results through influencing, coordinating, and managing the efforts of others.
• Ability to identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies between bank statements and accounting records.
• Ability to take corrective actions for discrepancies and errors, ensuring accurate records.
• Ability to effectively multi-task and work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team environment or even in a Work from home set up.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and handle confidential information.

Other Requirements:

• Open to employment opportunities in Binan City, Laguna, CALABARZON, Philippines.
• Open to a temporary remote work arrangement.
• Open to a dayshift work schedule.

Important Reminders:

• We provide free medical examination.
• We do not collect any original requirements.
• We do not collect any fees at any stage of the hiring process.

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: 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 Digital Ethics Helpline or email compliance@wdc.com