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About Western Digital Malaysia

Western Digital Malaysia Sdn Bhd is a subsidiary of Western Digital Corporation, an American computer drive manufacturer and data storage company. It is involved in designing and manufacturing computer systems, particularly computer storage devices.

Your role

In this role, you will do the following tasks:

• Download/extract raw source data for cost-tracking reports
• Track, monitor, and analyze all actual cost spending and work with an operation to optimize the usage.
• Involvement in costing closing activities & reconciliation.
• Prepare journals & reports during month-end & quarter-end closing.
• Review purchase requisitions & OTM shipping authorization
• Assist in the Physical Inventory Verification exercise.
• Assist miscellaneous tasks (e.g. manage meeting invitations, access requests, consistently update process steps in working files, as well as archive files into Box)
• Any other function that may be assigned from time to time

Training & development

Internships are a great way to dive into Western Digital’s culture and gain real-world industry experience. As a Western Digital intern, you’ll help provide solutions to real-world problems, develop your network by attending onsite and offsite networking events, and learn directly from Western Digital’s leadership team. 

Benefits

According to another online source, aside from the attractive allowance, Western Digital also provides a lot of benefits for interns such as below:

• Opportunity to dive into Western Digital’s culture and gain real-world industry experience
• Able to help provide solutions to real-world problems
• Develop your network by attending onsite and offsite networking events
• Learn directly from Western Digital’s leadership team
• On-the-job training and mentorship with industry professionals

Career progression

Although there is no specific mention related to career paths for interns in Western Digital, the company is known as a good place for fresh graduates to start a career. The internship at Western Digital Malaysia can provide you with invaluable experience and opportunities for growth and development in your chosen field. Your performance during the internship usually becomes a major point for the company to consider you for future hiring. 

Work-life balance

Most offices of Western Digital Malaysia are open 24/7, however, the work-life balance here is reported to be fairly good by most of its employees. The company promotes a healthy and flexible work environment that allows individuals to effectively manage their personal and professional responsibilities. Through policies such as flexible work schedules and wellness programs, Western Digital Malaysia strives to support its employees in maintaining a harmonious balance between work commitments and personal life.

Company culture

Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, it believes that embracing the diversity of its customers and communities is best achieved by reflecting that diversity internally. The company believes that blending different perspectives leads to optimal outcomes for employees, the company itself, customers, and the wider world. Western Digital is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where every individual can flourish, fostering a sense of belonging, respect, and contribution.

About you

This internship is open to Malaysians only. To apply for this role, you are required to meet the requirements below:

• Required:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy, Finance, Mathematics or Business Administration
  • Preferably internship 5-6 months
• Preferred:
  • Able to manage routine workload and ad-hoc projects with minimal supervision
  • Able to work independently as well as a team member
• Skills:
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in major languages. e.g. written and verbal
  • Strong analytical skills and interpersonal skills
  • Good work ethics - be at work on time, work to your best ability, and strive to meet target and deadline
  • Possess strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Flexible – ability to quickly react to changing business needs
  • Problem-solving skills – motivated to take challenges with minimal supervision
  • Positive attitude and ability to act as a team player

How to apply

Please state the internship timeframe that you can attend in the application.

Sources

The following sources were used in researching the page:

• jobzmall.com/western-digital/faqs/does-western-digital-offer-any-training-and-development-opportunities
• jobs.westerndigital.com/university
• glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Western-Digital-Malaysia-EI_IE3985393.11,35.htm