Accounting Director (Thailand) at Western Digital

Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Thailand

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, Data StorageIndustries

Requirements

Qualified FCA equivalent
Degree level
Superb communicator at all levels
Experienced in dealing with all relevant Thai authorities
Relevant experience in a similar manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

Responsible for the accounting organisation and operation in Thailand, ensuring compliance with financial reporting including statutory requirements
Maintain accurate financial statements in a timely manner
Lead the Thai tax strategy to ensure adherence to all local and international requirements, ensuring international tax regulation
BOI (Board of Investment) certificate/conditions tracking/reporting on CIT (Corporate Income Tax) exemptions
Manage and minimise tax risks, provide coaching/leadership to the accounting team including developing tax-efficient strategies to support company business objectives
Develop and drive improvements to accounting function to support efficiency and accuracy and maintain strong internal controls processes
Manage and lead day-to-day accounting functions/general ledger, support team to prepare monthly, annual financial statements ensuring accuracy and timeliness according to both US GAAP and Statutory, ensure proper strengthening of internal controls and company policies and procedures are consistently in place
Ensure compliance with external financial reporting requirements, domestic tax regulations, tax filing in timely manner, audits in accordance with statutory regulation requirements, follow up new tax/accounting regulations and enforce proper application
Control Thailand BOI certificate on CIT exemption, preparation of timely monthly/quarterly/yearly BOI tracking/reporting and submission, ensure accurate tax provision calculations, coordinate with external tax advisors and corporate tax team according to Thai Tax officer requests/audits on tax matters
Collaborate with cross-functional teams/leadership on technical expertise on domestic tax implication of business transactions, identify and execute opportunities for tax optimization and minimization of liabilities aligned with business requirements
Monitor daily/weekly/quarterly cash balance and ensure cash flow forecast requirements are met for operations, also support the hedging contract for THB requirements
Oversee accounting system/ERP setup processes improvement to enhance efficiency and accuracy aligned with BOI certificate requirements and new Global tax structure
Establish accounting function goals, performance and ensure talent development for key accountant roles
Ad-hoc or project assignments

Skills

Financial Reporting

Statutory Compliance

Tax Strategy

Corporate Income Tax

BOI Certificate

Internal Controls

Accounting Operations

Tax Risk Management

Western Digital

Provides data storage solutions and services

About Western Digital

Western Digital provides a variety of data storage solutions, including Network Attached Storage (NAS), Storage Area Network (SAN), private cloud, and hyper-converged infrastructure. Their products are designed to help businesses manage and store data efficiently and reliably. For example, their all-flash arrays are optimized for high input/output applications, while the JetStor brand offers cost-effective NAS and SAN arrays that support multiple host ports for improved performance. What sets Western Digital apart from its competitors is its extensive experience in the data storage market and its ability to cater to a wide range of clients, from large corporations to small businesses. The company's goal is to deliver high-value storage solutions that meet the diverse needs of its customers, ensuring they have the tools necessary for effective data management.

San Jose, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2014Year Founded

$927.9MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

10,001+Employees

Benefits

Paid sick leave & vacation time

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life, accident, & disability insurance

Tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan

Risks

Seagate's HAMR technology may outperform Western Digital's ePMR in high-capacity HDDs.

Toshiba's HAMR and MAMR technologies intensify competition in the storage market.

Focus on consumer products may neglect enterprise client needs, risking market share.

Differentiation

Western Digital leads in high-capacity HDDs with 32TB UltraSMR and ePMR technology.

The company offers diverse storage solutions, including NAS, SAN, and private cloud.

Western Digital's SanDisk and WD_BLACK brands target creators and gamers effectively.

Upsides

Growing demand for high-capacity storage driven by AI and data-intensive applications.

Recent product launches cater to the expanding gaming and content creation markets.

Advancements in ePMR technology enhance Western Digital's competitive edge in HDDs.

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