Assistant Manager/ Manager - Corporate

ACGT Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ACGT is seeking qualified candidates to join our team in Malaysia to support coordination of strategic priorities and ensure effective implementation of high impact projects across functions.

The role involves origination, evaluation and execution of new and existing initiatives, cross-functional coordination, onboarding new business groups, and preparing senior management updates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3-6 years of experience in similar roles.
• Good people skills, adept at stakeholder management and coordination.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proficient in preparing high quality presentations and management reports.
• High language proficiency in English with the ability to read, write, and converse fluently.

Responsibilities

• Support origination, evaluation and execution of new and existing business initiatives aligned with organisational priorities.
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders to ensure timely achievement of timelines, deliverables and milestones for key projects.
• Assist in onboarding and monitoring new business groups, partnerships, or initiatives.
• Support setup and implementation of new business structures or expansion efforts.
• Prepare reports, analyses, presentations, Board papers and updates for senior management.
• Track progress of initiatives and ensure alignment with organisational objectives.
• Facilitate communication across teams to ensure clarity and alignment.
• Support ad-hoc strategic initiatives and business improvement projects as assigned.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Presentation skills

English language

Attention to detail

Independent working

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Economics/Accounting/Finance

Job description

You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders across functions to drive coordination, support strategic priorities, and ensure effective implementation of key business plans and high impact projects.

Key Responsibilities

Support the origination, evaluation and execution of new and existing business initiatives aligned with organisational priorities

Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders to ensure the timely achievement of timelines, deliverables and milestones for key projects

Assist in onboarding and monitoring new business groups, partnerships, or initiatives

Support the setup and implementation of new business structures or expansion efforts

Prepare reports, analyses, presentations, Board papers and updates for senior management

Track progress of initiatives and ensure alignment organisational objectives

Facilitate communication across teams to ensure clarity and alignment

Support ad-hoc strategic initiatives and business improvement projects as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Accounting, Finance, or a related field

3-6 years of experience in similar roles and responsibilities

Good people skills, adept at stakeholder management and coordination

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Proficient in preparing high quality presentations and management reports

High language proficiency in English with the ability to read, write, and converse fluently

Demonstrated track record of consistent contributions and career progression

Additional Qualifications:

Attention to detail, able to work independently, manage ambiguity, and drive results.

Strong critical thinking skills with a sharp analytical and problem-solving mindset.

A sense of accountability and a drive to make meaningful contributions.

Adaptable and resourceful in delivering outcomes.

ACGT is a centre of excellence in genomic science, established to conduct R&D activities in the exciting field of plant biotechnology, with the aim of discovering novel genes for improving crop productivity and mitigating climate change. The company is a subsidiary of Genting Plantations Berhad, a public listed company listed on Bursa Malaysia. Incorporated in 2006, ACGT is a BioNexus status company, awarded by Malaysian Biotechnology Corporation Sdn Bhd, an agency under the purview of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation Malaysia (MOSTI).

In line with the Company's continued progress and expansion, we are looking for suitable candidates to join the team.

ACGT is a centre of excellence in genomic science, established to conduct R&D activities in the exciting field of plant biotechnology, with the aim of discovering novel genes for improving crop productivity and mitigating climate change. The company is a subsidiary of Genting Plantations Berhad, a public listed company listed on Bursa Malaysia. Incorporated in 2006, ACGT is a BioNexus status company, awarded by Malaysian Biotechnology Corporation Sdn Bhd, an agency under the purview of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation Malaysia (MOSTI).

In line with the Company's continued progress and expansion, we are looking for suitable candidates to join the team.