Management Trainee (Finance)

Job Title: Finance Management Trainee

Job Summary

The Finance Management Trainee will get trained and work in the areas of GL, AP, AR, Financial Reporting & Analysis (MIS, Budgeting, etc), Treasury, Taxation, etc. The role is designed to develop future finance leaders by exposing trainees to multiple functions within the finance department and enabling them to contribute to strategic and operational financial decisions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Reporting

• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Support variance analysis and identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Prepare management reports and dashboards for leadership reviews.

2. Budgeting & Forecasting

• Support annual budgeting, quarterly forecast preparation, and long-range planning.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to collect financial data and validate assumptions.

3. Accounting & Controls

• Assist with general ledger entries, reconciliations, and closing activities.
• Ensure compliance with internal control, accounting standards, and audit.
• Participate in internal and external audit processes.

4. Cash & Treasury Management

• Support monitoring of cash flow, working capital, and liquidity management.
• Assist in bank reconciliations and treasury reporting.

5. Business Finance / FP&A

• Work with business units on cost analysis, pricing & profitability assessment,
• Provide insights to support decision-making and operational efficiency.

6. Rotational Program Exposure

• Rotate across areas such as accounting, FP&A, treasury, tax, procurement, and operations finance.
• Participate in special projects, process improvements, and digital finance initiatives (automation, dashboards, ERP usage).

7. Billing/AR/ Taxation

• Customer Billing
• Accounts Receivable
• Direct and Indirect Taxation

Skills & Qualifications

Education

• Bachelors/Master’s degree in Accounting / Finance.
• CA/CMA – Foundation/Inter

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of financial statements and basic accounting principles.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Word.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• High learning agility and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Integrity, professionalism, and a strong sense of accountability.

Key Competencies

• Numerical aptitude
• Time management
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Critical thinking

Work Environment

• Rotational placements across different finance teams.
• Coaching and mentorship from senior finance leaders.