APAC Regional Controller — Management Trainee

Sika; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sika invites fresh graduates and early-career professionals to join its 18‑month Management Trainee Programme in APAC, within the AP Services area of the Finance department. You will gain structured on‑the‑job training, formal learning, mentoring, coaching and project assignments across the region.

As a Management Trainee, you will be placed in a sponsoring department, complete learning milestones, and engage in company-wide learning initiatives with cross‑functional exposure to develop

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline.
• Fresh graduates or candidates with up to three (2) years of relevant working experience are encouraged to apply.
• Strong academic achievements and active involvement in extracurricular activities will be an added advantage.
• Good analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of Power BI, SQL, data analytics tools, programming languages, or other digital platforms will be an added advantage where applicable.
• Ability to travel and undertake cross-functional assignments during and after the programme.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting activities across APAC markets.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes.
• Analyse revenue, profitability, operating expenses, and key business performance indicators.
• Contribute to process standardisation, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives across APAC.
• Support investment evaluations, business cases, and strategic projects.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, internal controls, and corporate governance requirements.
• Perform ad-hoc analyses and special projects assigned by regional finance leadership.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

SQL

Data analytics tools

Job description

Sika invites fresh graduates and early-career professionals to join its 18‑month Management Trainee Programme in APAC, within the AP Services area of the Finance department. You will gain structured on‑the‑job training, formal learning, mentoring, coaching and project assignments across the region.

As a Management Trainee, you will be placed in a sponsoring department, complete learning milestones, and engage in company-wide learning initiatives with cross‑functional exposure to develop