Treasury Manager

Cahya Mata; Kuching; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Cahya Mata Professionals Sdn Bhd in Kuching, Malaysia, is seeking an experienced Treasury Manager to optimise the Group's cash flow, liquidity, and financing arrangements. You will lead treasury operations across SBUs, strengthen funding structures, and provide strategic financial guidance.

This role reports to Group Finance and offers the opportunity to drive treasury governance, risk management, and process improvements across the group.

Qualifications

• Extensive treasury management background with regional exposure preferred.
• Proactive team contributor capable of cross-function collaboration.
• Strong communication and analytical skills for decision support.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cash flow and liquidity to meet operational commitments.
• Manage treasury operations, cash pooling, bank signatories and accounts.
• Coordinate financing arrangements and monitor facility terms.
• Oversee covenant compliance and currency risk management.
• Provide treasury guidance to SBUs and Finance Heads.
• Drive treasury transformation and process improvements.

Skills

Treasury management

Cash & liquidity management

Financing & banking facilities

Risk management

Intercompany funding

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

WE’RE HIRING | TREASURY MANAGER

Location : Kuching, Sarawak & Kuala Lumpur

Company : Cahya Mata Professionals Sdn Bhd

Department : Group Finance

We are seeking an experienced, analytical and commercially astute Treasury Manager to join our Group Finance team at Cahya Mata.

This role will be responsible for managing the Group’s cash and liquidity positions, overseeing treasury operations, financing arrangements and financial risk management to ensure financial stability, operational efficiency, and alignment with the Group’s strategic business objectives.

The Role

As Treasury Manager, you will play a key role in strengthening the Group’s treasury management capabilities, optimising funding structures, managing financial exposures, and supporting effective financial decision-making across the Group and its Strategic Business Units (SBUs).

Key Responsibilities

Cash & Liquidity Management

• Manage the Group’s cash flow and liquidity positions to ensure sufficient funds for operational and financial commitments.
• Oversee centralised treasury operations, including cash pooling, bank account management, and authorised signatories.
• Collaborate with SBUs and Finance Heads on cash requirements, fund utilisation, and cash flow optimisation.

Financing & Banking Facilities

• Evaluate financing proposals, funding structures, costs, and commercial terms to support the Group’s financial objectives.
• Monitor banking facilities, repayment schedules, financing costs, and compliance with facility terms.
• Coordinate financing arrangements with financial institutions, Group Legal, Company Secretary and external advisors.

Treasury Governance & Risk Management

• Oversee loan covenant compliance and recommend corrective actions where necessary.
• Manage foreign currency exposures and implement appropriate financial risk mitigation strategies.
• Ensure treasury activities align with applicable financial, regulatory, and corporate governance requirements.

Intercompany Funding & Financial Management

• Oversee intercompany loans, advances, and fund transfers across Group entities.
• Ensure proper documentation and compliance with applicable transfer pricing, taxation, and regulatory requirements.
• Support efficient capital allocation and funding utilisation across the Group.

Stakeholder Management & Strategic Advisory

• Prepare and review Treasury-related Board and Management papers, providing financial analysis and recommendations.
• Provide treasury advisory and operational guidance to SBUs and Finance Heads.
• Engage with banks, financial institutions and internal stakeholders on treasury and financing matters.

Treasury Transformation & Process Improvement

• Participate in treasury transformation initiatives to strengthen operational efficiency and reporting capabilities.
• Identify opportunities to streamline treasury processes, improve financial controls, and enhance cash visibility across the Group.
• Support continuous improvement in treasury governance, systems and financial risk management.

What We’re Looking For

• A strong background in treasury management is essential, with prior experience in regional treasury operations preferred.
• Demonstrates a proactive approach in supporting the treasury team and contributes to the achievement of departmental goals.
• Capable of communicating effectively across all levels of the organization and with external stakeholders.
• Possesses strong interpersonal skills and the ability to provide valuable insights and recommendations for process improvements.
• Demonstrates sound business acumen and a continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to identify opportunities to optimise treasury processes and operational efficiencies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret financial data, identify key risks and support informed decision-making.