Finance & Controlling Management Trainee

Givaudan is the global leader in the creation of flavours and fragrances. In close collaboration with food, beverage, consumer product and fragrance partners, Givaudan develops tastes and scents that delight consumers the world over. With a passion to understand consumers’ preferences and a relentless drive to innovate, Givaudan is at the forefront of creating flavours and fragrances that ‘engage your senses’. The Company achieved sales of CHF5.1 billion in 2017. Headquartered in Switzerland with local presence in over 100 locations, the company has more than 11,100 employees worldwide. Givaudan invites you to discover more at www.givaudan.com.

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with kindness and humility, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions that make people look and feel good. There’s much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 16,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with. Dive into varied, flexible, and stimulating environments. Meet empowered professionals to partner with, befriend, and stretch your skills alongside. Every day, your energy, your creativity, and your determination will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.

Finance & Controlling Trainee – Your future Position?

Are you a young individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys juggling multiple tasks with competing priorities? Then here is an exciting, multi-faceted role for you.

You will be part of local Finance team for managing all finance and controlling activities covering financial reporting (group and statutory), local compliance report, Trade Affair, Indirect Tax etc. You will be working actively with various stakeholders and supporting Finance Manager to ensure efficiency and compliance.

Your main responsibilities:

• Financial reporting and control, including Group and Statutory reporting
• Financial and Management Accounting as well as Government and regulatory reporting
• Managerial or tax reporting and analysis
• Manage local trade affair compliance matters
• Assist in checking of compliance with internal procedure and controls
• Support local management in the development and analysis of business plans and cost savings opportunities, etc.
• Collaborate and business partnering with shared services, regional finance team and local cross functional team
• Undertake finance related projects as assigned

Your professional profile includes:

• A degree in Business, Accounting or Finance and/or relevant professional qualification
• Min 3-5 years related experience
• Fluent in English and local language
• SAP FI/CO is a plus
• Advanced Excel Skills
• Strong interpersonal skills in a multicultural environment
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Travel mobility between Givaudan affiliate sites for assigned projects
• Willing to relocate for overseas assignments
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to work independently and committed to continuous personal development
• Ability to reach high quality standards, attention to detail and respect deadlines
• Service oriented mindset bringing value to the organization

What we offer :

• Hybrid working environment
• Best-in-class benefits, competitive pay, and a nurturing and progressive environment
• Excellent opportunities for progressive learning and development
• A creative team environment that will inspire you
• Comprehensive healthcare plans

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.

You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.

Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners. Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.

Candidates must be resident in Malaysia, or have the right to work in Malaysia.