Senior Fixed Asset Accountant, Global Finance Operations

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.

As a Senior Fixed Asset Accountant, you will be responsible for Fixed Asset (FA) operations, including monitoring Capital Improvement Projects (CIP), managing asset capitalization, retirements, and transfers, and leading month-end closing in the US. Responsibilities include posting FA accruals, closing the monthly subledger, preparing reports, and reconciling accounts. You will ensure compliance with SOX and KPMG audits, coordinate asset disposals, and conduct annual physical counts. Additionally, you will handle inter- and intra-company asset transfers and support monthly Capital Request reviews. The role aims to streamline and improve processes while preparing ad hoc reports and collaborating with stakeholders on capex inquiries.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• In charge of the Fixed Asset (FA) operations including CIP monitoring, FA capitalization, Retirements, Transfers & lead month-end closing activities for US
• Post FA accruals and perform Monthly Subledger Close
• Prepares Roll forward reports and Accounts Reconciliation monthly and quarterly
• FA in charge for SOX and KPMG Audit requirements.
• Coordinates actual physical disposal of fixed assets
• Performs annual FA physical count and reporting
• Prepares inter and intra-company asset transfers and documentations
• Accounting resource for the monthly Capital Request review
• Proactively and consistently look for ways on how to standardize, streamline and improve processes.
• Prepare and provide ad hoc reports and requests coming from external and internal customers.
• Direct coordination with stakeholders/asset owners and assisting them in capex-related inquiries

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Management Accounting, Financial Management, Business Management, or a related field of study.
• Atleast 4 years of professional experience in Fixed Asset function.
• Industry exposure in Shared Service setup is highly preferred.

System & Application Requirements:

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

Skills & Competency Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and fixed asset process.
• Ability to quickly develop relationships of trust and confidence with a variety of people and personalities, at all levels within an organization.
• Ability to effectively multi-task and work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team environment or even in a Work from home set up.

Other Requirements:

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

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, 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 (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here.

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 an equal opportunity employer and complies with local laws. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Western Digital does not discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. We also support the Philippine Constitution’s enunciation of the dignity of every person, sanctity of family life, vital role of youth, women in nation building, protection of the health of the people, and labor as a primary economic force. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. All employees have a role in maintaining a workplace that is free of unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation. If you believe you have been the subject of discrimination, harassment or retaliation, you should immediately report concerns to Human Resources or the Ethics Hotline.

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]