Gaining Insights into Global Business Services

APU Students' Industrial Visit to Averis Sdn. Bhd.

On 15 August 2024, 30 Bachelor of Accounting and Finance (Honours) students from the Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) embarked on an enriching industrial visit to Averis Sdn. Bhd., located in Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur.

A group photo of APU students and faculty members with Ms Bernie Yong (1st from the right in the front row) at the Averis office lobby.

The group, consisting of Year 2 and Year 3 students, was accompanied by three lecturers from the School of Accounting & Finance (SoAF) – Ms Phuah Eng Sze, Mr Bryan Chan Loke Teng, and Ms Ili Syahirah Kamaruzaman.

Averis, a prominent player in Malaysia’s Global Business Services sector, boasts over 15 years of experience in serving resource-based manufacturing industries. With a combined global workforce of over 60,000 people across 32 locations, Averis serves more than 300 companies across various industries, focusing on commodities such as palm oil, pulp and paper, oil and gas, viscose fibre, and speciality cellulose.

A picture of Averis staff sharing their work experiences with APU students.

The primary goal of this visit was to give APU students invaluable exposure to the inner workings of the accounting and finance functions within the global business services industry. It also provided an opportunity to gain a recruiter’s perspective on internships and potential full-time employment after graduation.

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A group photo of APU students and faculty members with several Averis staff members after their talks.

The students were warmly welcomed by Ms Bernie Yong, Lead of Talent Management and Learning Development at Averis, who introduced them to the company’s operations and staff. The visit featured a series of insightful presentations from employees across various functions, sharing their professional journeys and accomplishments within the company.

The first-hand knowledge gained from these interactions greatly inspired the students as they began to chart their career paths. The visit also allowed them to engage with Averis recruiters and staff, offering a valuable networking opportunity to explore future career prospects.

Reflecting on the success of the visit, Associate Professor Dr Chong Lee Lee, Head of SoAF, expressed, "This visit provided our students with an excellent opportunity to witness the application of accounting and finance principles in a global business context. We are committed to ensuring our students are not only well-equipped academically but are also prepared to step into their professional careers with confidence and insight."