Senior Accounts Payable Accountant, Global Finance Operations (Mandarin Speaker)

Western DigitalBiñan, CalabarzonRemoteFull-timeMid level, 2–5 yearsListed 1 hour ago

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About this role

Company Description

WD is building the infrastructure behind the AI-driven data economy.

As AI scales, so does data. Every interaction, every model, every system generates data that must be stored, managed, and made accessible over time. That’s where we come in.

We combine deep engineering expertise with global-scale manufacturing to deliver the storage systems that make AI possible, powering hyperscale data centers, cloud platforms, and enterprise infrastructure worldwide.

This isn’t theoretical work. It’s real systems, at real scale, people solving some of the hardest challenges in technology today.

We’re looking for people who want to build, solve, and operate at that level.

Join us and let’s shape the future of data.

Job Description

Summary of the Role:

As a  Senior Accounts Payable Accountant (Mandarin Speaker) , you will be responsible for managing daily financial transactions, ensuring timely processing and validation of invoices. This includes matching Purchase Orders and Goods Receipts, resolving invoice discrepancies, and handling inquiries from complex suppliers and stakeholders. Additionally, the role involves reviewing and reconciling supplier accounts, preparing monthly balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and audit requirements is essential, along with performing assigned ad hoc activities.

Key Responsibilities and Role Accountabilities:

- Perform day-to-day financial transactions, including timely and accurate processing and validation of invoices.
- Ensure that Purchase Orders (PO) and Goods Receipts (GR) are properly matched and processed (3-way/2-way match).
- Verify, investigate, and handle invoice discrepancies and invoices on hold for assigned entities and suppliers.
- Complete problem resolution, analyze aging reporting, and open GR report to solve pending issues.
- Handle and resolve inquiries from complex suppliers and stakeholders.
- Work cross functionally to resolve any invoice/payment issues.
- Will be responsible in the support tasks of Accounts Payable.
- Review and reconcile complex and critical supplier statement of accounts against company's records.
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliation at month end for the assigned accounts.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and on-going projects
- Compliance with prescribed to company policies, accounting standard procedures and audit or SOX requirements
- Perform ad hoc activities as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience:

- Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Management Accounting, Financial Management, Business Management, or a related field of study.
- Mandarin Speaker with at least 3 years of accounting experience in Accounts Payable.
- Industry exposure in Global Business Services or Shared Service setup is highly preferred.

Skills and Competency Requirements:

- Strong understanding of financial software and ERP systems, particularly Oracle Cloud or SAP.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Microsoft Excel.
- Understanding of the Source-to-Pay business process.
- Familiarity with 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 and confidential and sensitive issues.
- Ability to deliver consistent positive results through influencing, coordinating, and managing the efforts of others.
- 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 setup.

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

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] .