Finance Management Trainee, GCSEA

Job description

company Vision, mission and values Our vision is what gives us direction and what we want to achieve as an organization: To be the global leader in providing innovative access solutions that help people feel safe and secure so that they can experience a more open world. Our mission describes our role as a company, our reason for being and how we aim to serve our key stakeholders: Build sustainable shareholder value Provide added value to our customers, partners and end-users Be a world-leading organization where people succeed Conduct business in an ethical, compliant and sustainable way Our core values and beliefs are the backbone of our behavior, towards each other and in relationships with external stakeholders: Empowerment - We have trust in people Innovation - We have the courage to change Integrity - We stand up for what’s right Position summary ASSA ABLOY GCSEA Opening Solutions Finance Management Trainee Program is designed to develop high-potential finance professionals as finance talent pipeline for South East Asia countries. This program offers an accelerated development career path for individuals passionate about: Transforming data into actionable insights Driving business performance through strong business partnering Contributing to finance transformation and digitalization You will gain exposure to diverse markets across Greater China and South East Asia while working on real business challenges that directly impact organizational performance. Through structured rotations, mentorship, and hands-on experience, the program builds a strong foundation for a long-term career within the Finance organization. Reports TO - SVP & Chief Financial Officer, Opening Solution GCSEA Program Structure & Rotations This is a 2-year structured development program, comprising 4 rotations across key finance functions. Talents are carefully selected, consciously mapped, and placed into roles such as Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Finance Shared Services Operations, or other specialized Finance teams, performing real work that impacts our business. Rotation Areas may include: Finance Shared Services Operation Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manufacturing Finance Country Commercial Finance Any other critical functions / projects What You Will Gain: Hands-on experience and training through business assignments Mentorship from senior finance leaders Exposure to regional operations and cross-functional teams Structured learning, coaching and career development support Upon successful completion, high-performing trainees will be offered full-time opportunities within Finance organization (subject to business needs), with an expectation of regional mobility, including potential relocation within China and South East Asia. ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES - Your role will evolve across rotations from operational finance to business partnering. Core responsibilities include: Perform financial analysis to support business decision-making Support forecasting and budgeting cycles Support preparation of management reports and performance insights Manage Accounts Receivable (AR) processes, including aging monitoring, overdue balances follow-up, and ensuring timely collections Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing activities Prepare Balance Sheet Reconciliations and follow-up on variances and clearance Participate in internal and external audits processes Collaborate with supply chain and operations teams on inventory turnover analysis Identify process improvement opportunities Participate in automation and system enhancement initiatives Selection criteria, Relevant Knowledge, and competencies – (For the role, specify relevant knowledge, competencies and experience that is needed, e.g: Educational background, technical skills, technological knowledge - details of relevant experience, - skills required for the role, -most relevant leadership dimensions) Position Requirements: Fresh graduation with finance or accounting degree Willing to relocate within China and SEA countries for rotations Strong communication and interpersonal skills Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and high learning agility Ability to work effectively across multicultural and cross functional teams Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, with data analysis capability Interest in finance transformation and business partnering Additional Information: (E.g. physical demands, confidentiality requirements, travel requirements, on-call availability etc) Location: Malaysia (with regional rotation across China and SEA) We are the ASSA ABLOY Group Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access. As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.