Senior Travel and Expense Accountant, Global Finance Operations at Western Digital

Biñan, Laguna, Philippines -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Travel And Expense Accounting, Concur, Oracle, SAP, Accounts Payable, Accrual Reporting, Account Reconciliation, Internal Audit Support, Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Communication, Problem Solving, Attention To Detail, Customer Service, Compliance

Industry

Computer Hardware Manufacturing

Description

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®, and WD_BLACK™. 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 As a Senior Travel and Expense Accountant, Global Finance Operations, you will be responsible in processing the end-to-end Travel and Expense accounting process for the assigned region or entity on a timely and accurate manner that requires close coordination with employees, Global Travel Team, IT & Concur support, Local Finance Team and other Teams within Global Accounting Operations. You will ensure compliance with the Global Travel and Business Expense Policy, manage expense system administration, analyze spend data to identify cost-saving opportunities. Key Responsibilities and Role Accountabilities: Review and approve expense reports in compliance with Global Travel Policy, analyze expense data to identify trends, risks, and cost saving opportunities Provide guidance and assistance to employees in Concur system navigation, expense processing, and questions related to WD's Travel policy. Resolve fallouts from data interface between Concur and ERP systems (Oracle/SAP) in order to successfully process the payment to bank and employees. Prepare and submit Concur Accrual reports, perform Accounts Reconciliation for Concur related GL Accounts in accordance with WD's global standards. Provide support to Internal Audit, Payroll, Tax and other business units during the review and investigation of Concur related transactions. Compliance with Global Accounting Operations Accounts Payable KPIs and process metrics and support implementation of automated audit tools such as Concur Intelligent Audit Conduct trainings sessions as needed and perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education and Work Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Financial Management, Management Accounting or a related field of study. Accounting experience in the Travel & Expense function is highly desirable. Industry Exposure in the Shared Services or Global Business Services setup is highly preferred. Skills and Competency Requirements: Proficiency in using ERP systems, Concur, and Microsoft Office applications. Advanced skills in the Microsoft Excel platform is an advantage. Ability to demonstrate a strong understanding of the end-to-end Accounts Payable process. Ability to exhibit strong writing, communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills. Ability to maintain excellent attention to detail, with a high level of accuracy, integrity, accountability, and strong problem-solving skills. Ability to stay self-motivated, effectively multitask, and work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Ability to actively listen and ask thoughtful, probing questions to effectively determine customers’ needs. 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 build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Other Requirements: Open to employment opportunities in Binan City, Laguna, CALABARZON, Philippines. Open to a temporary remote work arrangement. Open to a day shift 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 WD 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. WD 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. Notice To Candidates: Please be aware that WD 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 WD Ethics Helpline or email [email protected]. Job Type (exemption status): Non-Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below Business Function: Accounting Work Location: Biñan HICAP Office--LOC_HGST_PHL01

Responsibilities

The Senior Travel and Expense Accountant will be responsible for processing the end-to-end Travel and Expense accounting for an assigned region or entity accurately and timely, ensuring compliance with the Global Travel and Business Expense Policy. Key duties include reviewing expense reports, analyzing spend data for cost savings, managing expense system administration, and resolving data interface fallouts between Concur and ERP systems.