Senior Executive, Legal and Compliance

Boustead Estates Agency Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading plantation management company in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Corporate Finance professional to provide legal advice, manage contracts, and ensure compliance with regulations. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Finance/Accountancy and 4-5 years in a corporate finance role, preferably in the plantation industry. Strong analytical and communication skills in both Bahasa Malaysia and English are required, along with proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• 4 to 5 years of experience in Corporate Finance role.
• Experience in plantation company/industry is an added advantage.
• Possess good health and fit to work.
• Possess own transport and willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and guidance on various matters to internal stakeholders.
• Review, draft and negotiate contracts, agreements and legal documents.
• Develop compliance programs to ensure adherence to applicable laws.
• Oversee the contract lifecycle from negotiation to execution.
• Interact with regulatory authorities for compliance.

Skills

Financial modelling

Accountancy

Valuation

Analysis

Good communication in Bahasa Malaysia and English

MS Office proficiency

Team player

Attention to detail

Resourceful and independent worker

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accountancy/Economics

Job description

Provide legal advice and guidance on various matters to internal stakeholders.

• Review, draft and negotiate contracts, agreements and legal documents.
• Stay updated on changes in laws and regulations relevant to the industry and ensure organizational compliance.

Compliance Management

• Develop, implement and monitor compliance programs to ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Conduct regular compliance audits and assessments to identify and address areas of non-compliance.
• Collaborate with different departments to establish and maintain compliance procedures.

Contract Management

• Oversee the contract lifecycle, from negotiation to execution and beyond.
• Develop and maintain a centralized contract repository.
• Train and educate internal teams on contract-related legal matters.

Regulatory Affairs

• Interact with regulatory authorities to ensure compliance with industry-specific regulations.
• Keep abreast of changes in laws and regulations affecting the organization's operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accountancy/Economics or related. Candidate who possess a professional qualification such as ACCA/CFA is a bonus.
• 4 to 5 years of experience in Corporate Finance role. Experience in plantation company/industry is an added advantage.
• Possess skills in financial modelling, accountancy, valuation and analysis.
• Good written and communication in Bahasa Malaysia and English.
• Well versed in MS Office.
• A good team player.
• Meticulous and attention to detail.
• A resourceful person and able to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Possess good health and fit to work.
• Possess own transport and willing to travel.

BPlant is one of the most experienced and established upstream oil palm plantation companies in Malaysia and one of Malaysia's oldest and largest diversified conglomerates. We have over 100 years of plantation industry experience and over 50 years of oil palm plantation estate management experience.