Job Description

Company DescriptionAt 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.We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world\'s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You\'ll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That\'s us, too.We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital\xc2\xae, G-Technology\xe2\x84\xa2, SanDisk\xc2\xae and WD\xc2\xae brands.Today\'s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It\'s You & Western Digital. Together, we\'re the next BIG thing in data.

• Ensure timely and accurate payroll processing on a semi-monthly basis.
• Perform maintenance and operations of Payroll System (Flex) and Time Attendance Systems (iTAS).
• Ensure timely payment of statutory payroll deductions to relevant bodies, e.g., EPF, SOCSO, MTD, EIS, etc.
• Ensure compliance with local statutory requirements, prevailing accounting standards, procedures, and corporate policies.
• Provide meaningful payroll analysis for management decision-making.
• Provide monthly payroll-related data and cash forecasts.
• Participate in monthly accounting closing functions.
• Prepare yearly submissions of Tax Schedule (Form E and Form EA).
• Participate in internal and external audit activities.
• Ensure payroll records are properly maintained for audits and other statutory purposes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues upon employee requests regarding time attendance records.
• Prepare year-to-date total earnings for SOCSO cases upon request by PERKESO for SOCSO claims.
• Process final payroll payments to foreign workers due to EOC or medical unfitness outside the regular payroll cycle.
• Provide expatriate and international assignee BIK data to the US corporate office.
• Liaise with IT personnel for testing new or modified features in Flex Payroll and Time Attendance Systems.
• Ensure the system accommodates changes or new requirements related to new compensation plans affecting payroll processing and cost reporting.
• Analyze payroll expenses to provide meaningful information for management decision-making.
• Prepare and submit Tax Clearance (CP21) for resigned employees leaving Malaysia.
• Attend to government surveys related to payroll.
• Perform any other functions assigned by the Immediate Supervisor as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of in Accounting, Human Resource, Business Studies/ Administration/ Management, or other relevant discipline.
• Good interpersonal skill.
• Good analytical skill, planning, and organizing skill.
• Strong math skills with an ability to spot numerical errors.
• Able to work independently, resourceful, and good sense of responsibility.
• Comfortable in working in a highly visible role and independently.
• Knowledgeable in Employment Act, Malaysia Labor Law and practice, Statutory requirement, and other related legislation.
• Disciplined and resourceful with the ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Able to handle multiple tasks with limited supervision.
• At least 5 year(s) of working experience in the related field.
• Knowledge of payroll, HR or Time attendance system such as Flex System, Workday.

Additional InformationWestern 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 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 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.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 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 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: 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 .

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