Assistant controller

Job Description

We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic assistant controller to join our team. This position will report to the Financial Controller and will take part in many aspects of the financial closing and reporting processes, interact with finance teams around the world.

Western Digital Israel (“WDIL”) is a subsidiary of Western Digital Corporation, Fortune 500, Nasdaq traded (WDC). WDIL is an R&D center focused on developing the most advanced and innovative Flash based data storage products. WDIL has over 1,000 employees in Israel and located in 3 sites. Working in a multinational high-tech company with over 70,000 employees around the world can jump start your career.

Key responsibilities:

Take a significant part in the period closing process according to the US GAAP
Preparation of the Company’s annual financial statements
Preparation of the annual tax return and assist with global and local tax matters
Oversees company’s Trial Balance and General Ledger (GL)Working with the Company’s external auditors on audit, accounting, and other economic matters
Responsibility for the Company’s subsidiaries financials and IC transactions.
Oversees and maintain the Fixed asset process
Ad-Hoc projects as well as automation projects and processes improvement
Compliance with the local law and taxes

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting - must
CPA and a Big 4 alumnus – must
Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience (high-tech/public company) – must
1 position after an internship with a Hi-Tech company- an advantage
Communicates (speaking and writing) very well in English – must
Strong accounting fundamentals knowledge in US GAAP
Excellent Excel proficiency
Experience with ERP (SAP & Oracle) – advantage
Comfortable with working in a fast-paced environment and meeting multiple deadlines
Has superb interpersonal and verbal skills
Problem solver with a can-do attitude and team player
Independent, detail-oriented, and a great multitasker
Willingness to commit to the job and for long hours when needed

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.