Internal Compliance Auditor

Swagelok Malaysia; Selangor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Swagelok Malaysia is seeking a Customs & Trade Compliance Specialist to act as the in‑house technical expert for classification, valuation, permits, exemptions, and all aspects of trade compliance.

Monitor Malaysian customs law changes and advise on their impact; review complex issues, support risk assessments, and liaise with Royal Malaysian Customs, MITI, MIDA, and other authorities. Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of experience required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian customs law and tariff systems.
• At least 7 years of customs compliance experience in manufacturing or industrial sectors.
• Proven ability to advise on compliance matters and deliver practical recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor changes in Malaysian customs and trade regulations and advise the business on their impact.
• Review and resolve complex customs and trade compliance issues and support risk assessments.
• Liaise directly with Royal Malaysian Customs, MITI, MIDA, and other authorities.
• Manage import/export permits, licences, exemptions, and renewals.
• Coordinate regulatory inspections, audits, and responses to authorities.
• Identify opportunities to optimise duties and taxes within regulations and quantify savings.
• Evaluate and support applications for duty/tax exemption schemes.
• Support trusted trader programmes such as AEO.
• Develop customs and trade compliance policies and training materials.

Skills

Malaysian customs law

Tariff classification

Permits & exemptions

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Are you a seasoned customs and trade compliance professional who knows Malaysian customs law inside out? Swagelok Malaysia is looking for an experienced Customs & Trade Compliance Specialist to be our in-house technical expert — the go-to person for customs classification, valuation, permits, exemptions, and everything trade compliance.

We're the exclusive Malaysian distributor for Swagelok, a trusted USD 2 billion U.S. corporation operating across 57 countries. When you represent us, you're backed by one of the most respected names in fluid systems globally.

Position Summary:

Monitor changes in Malaysian customs and trade regulations and advise the business on their impact

Review and resolve complex customs and trade compliance issues, and support risk assessments and corrective actions

Liaise directly with Royal Malaysian Customs, MITI, MIDA, and other authorities

Manage import/export permits, licences, exemptions, and their applications, renewals, and amendments

Coordinate regulatory inspections, audits, and post-clearance reviews, and prepare responses to authorities

Identify opportunities to optimise customs duties and taxes within applicable regulations — and quantify the savings

Evaluate and support applications for duty/tax exemption schemes

Support trusted trader programmes such as AEO

Develop customs and trade compliance policies, procedures, and improvement initiatives

Maintain regulatory references and guidance materials, and provide training and consultation to business functions

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or a related field

Minimum 7 yearsof customs compliance experience in Malaysia, ideally in manufacturing or industrial sectors

Strong knowledge of Malaysian customs law, tariff classification, and government incentive schemes

Proven ability to independently manage compliance matters, identify risks, and give practical, business-friendly recommendations

Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills