Treasury & Financing Specialist

Danone Asia & Service Delivery Centre, Kuala Lumpur; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational food company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Treasury & Financing Specialist to support treasury operations across the Greater China market. Responsibilities include managing payments, cash management, and developing treasury reporting. Applicants should have a degree in finance and at least 2 years of relevant experience, with proficiency in English and Mandarin. The role emphasizes responsibility, proactive attitude, and effective communication.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years related work experience in Treasury, Accounting, Finance.
• Good communicator at all levels internally & externally with all stakeholders.
• Proactive, takes initiative.

Responsibilities

• Support centralisation of the operational treasury function at regional level.
• Provide guidance to local finance teams on treasury matters.
• Manage and secure the payment process.

Skills

Knowledge of e-banking tools

Knowledge of Kyriba (Treasury Management System)

English language proficiency

Mandarin language proficiency

Strong sense of responsibility

Effective time management

Ability to multitask

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting or related professional qualification

Job description

TheTreasury & Financing Specialist will be supporting all treasury operation activities across the Greater China market. Treasury operation activities include executing payment processing, supporting cash management operations, managing and reconciling bank accounts, maintaining treasury documentation, and delivering timely and accurate treasury reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support centralisation of the operational treasury function at regional level.
• Provide guidance to local finance teams on treasury related matters in accordance with group policies.
• Partner effectively across functional teams to drive key Treasury initiatives and cross-functional projects involving Treasury.
• Ensure that CBUs liquidity is under the control.
• Manage and secure the CBUs payment process.
• Execute payments onshore/offshore through related tools.
• Execute FX hedging transactions in accordance with Danone hedging policy.
• Conduct bank reconciliation and ensure timely authorization.
• Manage cash forecasting process. (1 -3 months)
• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly and ad-hoc management reporting in related systems.
• Address and manage any treasury related system interface issues with local banks and IS team.
• Contribute to IS projects to optimize cash management processes and tools.
• Manage custody cash, checks and any other treasury related values.
• Keep updated internal control procedures and participate in internal audit process.
• Assist with bank account administration including opening and closing of accounts, updating account documentation, maintain authorized signatories, and KYC (Know Your Customer) requirements.
• Support ad hoc projects as required.

About you

• Degree in Finance, Accounting or related professional qualification
• At least 2 years related work experience in Treasury, Accounting, Finance.
• Knowledge of e-banking tools will be a plus.
• Knowledge of Kyriba (Treasury Management System) will be a plus.
• Knowledge of English and Mandarin languages is mandatory, supporting Mandarin speaking country/market
• Good communicator at all levels internally & externally with all stakeholders
• Strong sense of responsibility and process ownership
• Effective in time management and planning skills
• Proactive, takes initiative and able to multitask
• Immediate availability to start is a PLUS