Assistant/Treasury Manager

Wilhelmsen; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global maritime group is seeking an experienced Assistant/Treasury Manager to lead treasury operations in Kuala Lumpur. The ideal candidate should have over 8 years of experience in treasury or finance, strong knowledge of financial controls, and advanced Excel skills. This role involves managing the Treasury Analyst team, guiding cash management and ensuring compliance with internal policies. Join a dynamic environment that values innovation and excellence, offering opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Strategic work location

International work environment

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in treasury or finance.
• Strong knowledge of financial processes and compliance.
• Proven track record in cash management.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily treasury operations and bank account management.
• Guide the Treasury Analyst team and provide coaching.
• Develop and implement policies ensuring compliance.

Skills

Financial controls

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

Communication

Kyriba TMS systems

Education

Degree in Business/Finance/Accountancy or relevant qualifications

Tools

Financial applications

PowerBI

Job description

Join our global team for a career filled with opportunities to solve challenges both small and large, local and global, simple and complex.

Founded in Norway in 1861, Wilhelmsen is now a comprehensive global maritime group providing over half of the merchant fleet with essential products and services, along with supplying crew and technical management to the largest and most complex vessels ever to sail. Committed to shaping the maritime industry, we also seek to explore and develop new opportunities within the renewables, offshore and energy industries. Supporting a diverse and inclusive workplace, with thousands of colleagues in more than 70 countries, we take competence, sustainability, innovation, and unparalleled excellence.

Assistant/Treasury Manager

Position

We are looking for an Assistant/ Treasury Manager who will join our Global Business Services division to guide Treasury Analyst team, provide treasury operations, liquidity management, cash management, risk management services and support on strategic financial planning to the GBS customers.

Location

The position will be based in Kuala Lumpur office which is in the heart of city and easy to get to go by public transportation.

Department

The Assistant/ Treasury Manager will report to the Treasury Director.

Who you are

This is the perfect role for someone with experience in treasury and/or finance systems and projects, who is meticulous, detail-oriented, and eager to work on a global scale. You’ll have the opportunity to broaden your expertise, collaborate across regions and learn extensively in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily treasury operations and bank account management, including bank accounts and user maintenance, internal and external facilities and banking compliance.
• Guide Treasury Analyst team and provide coaching.
• Oversee cash management banks on bank related matters such as opening and closing of bank accounts, bank fees, KYC, OFAC related enquiries and other relevant matters
• Develop and implement treasury policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with internal controls, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
• Promote a culture of fraud prevention and fraud awareness within the treasury function, implementing controls and monitoring mechanisms to mitigate fraud risks.
• Review and manage guarantees including submission of guarantees applications via group’s trade finance banks, follow up to ensure timely issuance and recording of guarantees into treasury system.
• Provide treasury data and information for ad hoc reports required by the management and BU.
• Maintain and foster effective relationships with banks and financial institutions.
• Identify opportunities and implement treasury-related process improvements.
• Cover daily treasury operations during the absence of Treasury Director.
• Other ad‑hoc duties or special treasury projects.

Requirements

• Degree in Business/ Finance/ Accountancy or relevant industry qualifications (CA/CPA/ACT)
• Minimum 8 years of experience from treasury, and/or accounting, audit background is a plus
• Strong knowledge of financial controls, processes, and industry best practices
• A proactive, organized & independent individual with a sound technical skill, good analytical mind & meticulous in work
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with financial applications and Kyriba TMS systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Treasury Analyst

Position

We are looking for a Treasury Analyst who will join our Global Business Services division to provide support in Treasury related activities, including but not limited Cash & Liquidity Management, Trade Finance, Electronic Banking Administration and Banking Relationship within Wilhelmsen Group. Global Business Services provides high quality, scalable and cost-efficient business support services, such as Finance, HR and IT, to companies in the Wilhelmsen group.

Location

The position will be based in Kuala Lumpur office which is in the heart of city and easy to get to go by public transportation.

Department

The Treasury Analyst will report to the Treasury Director and supervised by Treasury Manager in KL office.

Who you are

This is the perfect role for someone with experience in treasury and/or finance systems and projects, who is meticulous, detail-oriented, and eager to work on a global scale. You’ll have the opportunity to broaden your expertise, collaborate across regions and learn extensively in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Review, restructure and automate existing processes.
• Prepare regular reports on cash balances, bank accounts, guarantees and other relevant reports and provide the necessary analysis.
• Assist with relevant projects as needed.
• Provide operational support in all daily Treasury related activities.
• Interact, coordinate, and administer with entities and cash management banks on bank related matters such as opening and closing of bank accounts, bank fees, KYC, OFAC related enquiries and other relevant matters.
• Manage accounts that participate in group’s cash pools to ensure cash pool transactions and interests are posted correctly by both the banks and the entities during month end closing.
• Review and manage guarantees including submission of guarantees applications via group’s trade finance banks, follow up to ensure timely issuance and recording of guarantees into treasury system. Monitor and update utilization of global trade finance lines.
• Administrate the Group’s payment system and electronic banking system of the main cash management banks–Citi, HSBC & Danske or any other bank’s approved by management.
• Oversee and coordinate the entities facilities requirements including review of facilities and recording the facilities into treasury system.
• Review and monitor funds transfer request.

Requirements

• Bachelor or similar degree in business related studies or relevant work experience.
• At least 2 years of relevant treasury or finance experience, preferably in a foreign MNC will be preferred. Fresh graduate in relevant field with strong knowledge of Treasury may be considered.
• Computer literate. Advanced Level for Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency in PowerBI is preferred.
• Experience and knowledge of Treasury System and Treasury accounting will be an asset.

What we offer

• Strategic work location at KL Sentral with convenience travelling by Monorail, Rapid Kelana Jaya Line, MRT and KTM services as well as public buses.
• International work environment and culture.
• Great learning and development opportunities.
• Join our global team for a career filled with opportunities to solve challenges both small and large, local and global, simple and complex!

How to apply

Sounds interesting? If you see yourself fitting into this role, please let us know why the role interest you. Apply online through our career portal at https://www.wilhelmsen.com/careers/ under Current Vacancies by creating a ‘Candidate Home’ account and thereafter upload your resume and a motivational letter.

Please note that all positions at Wilhelmsen are subject to reference and ID checks. For certain roles, additional background screening may be required.

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