Finance Management Trainee, GCSEA

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions; Selangor; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from senior finance leaders

Exposure to diverse markets

Career development support

Job summary

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions in Malaysia is seeking a Finance Management Trainee. The program is designed to develop high‑potential finance professionals through structured rotations, mentorship, and hands-on experience in key finance functions.

The ideal candidate is a fresh graduate with a degree in finance or accounting, possesses strong analytical and communication skills, and is willing to relocate within the region. This role offers significant career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Fresh graduate with finance or accounting degree.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively across multicultural teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial analysis to support business decision‑making.
• Support forecasting and budgeting cycles.
• Manage Accounts Receivable processes.
• Prepare Balance Sheet Reconciliations and follow up on variances.
• Participate in internal and external audit processes.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Excel skills

PowerPoint skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Learning agility

Education

Finance or accounting degree

Job description

Position Summary

ASSA ABLOY GCSEA Opening Solutions Finance Management Trainee Program is designed to develop high‑potential finance professionals as a talent pipeline for South East Asia.

This program offers an accelerated development career path for individuals passionate about driving business performance through strong business partnering and 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.

Program Structure & Rotations

This is a 2‑year structured development program, comprising 4 rotations across key finance functions.

Talents are carefully selected, 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.

• 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 the Finance organization (subject to business needs), with an expectation of regional mobility, including potential relocation within China and South East Asia.

Role Responsibilities

• 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 audit processes
• Collaborate with supply chain and operations teams on inventory turnover analysis
• Identify process improvement opportunities
• Participate in automation and system enhancement initiatives

Position Requirements

• Fresh graduate 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

Location: Malaysia (with regional rotation across China and SEA)