Petaling Jaya, Malaysia | Posted on 11/13/2026
Our client is an established, Malaysia-based global supplier of vegetable oils, specialty fats, and oleochemical products, proudly serving customers across more than 85 countries. Founded over two decades ago, they are renowned for their commitment to quality, sustainability, and providing customized, cross-industry solutions for both the food and non-food sectors.
Job Summary
We are partnering with our client to seek an experienced Treasury Manager who will lead and optimize the organization's financial operations, with a heavy focus on foreign exchange (FX) risk mitigation and cash flow management. This is a critical role that involves safeguarding the company's financial assets through strategic hedging, ensuring robust operational liquidity for global transactions, and maintaining rigorous compliance with internal and regulatory frameworks.
Job Responsibilities
- Market Monitoring: Track daily exchange rate movements and global market trends to support informed financial decision-making.
- Exposure Mitigation: Identify, analyze, and minimize foreign currency risks by executing effective hedging strategies, including forwards, swaps, and options.
- Trade Execution & Settlement: Drive the execution of FX trades and oversee accurate trade settlements with partner financial institutions.
- Month-End Revaluation: Conduct accurate monthly forex revaluations to reflect current market standing.
- Liquidity Management: Perform accurate short-term and long-term cash flow forecasting to guarantee sufficient liquidity for business operations.
- Cross-Border Transactions: Verify, process, and oversee high-value, international payments seamlessly.
- AP/AR Oversight: Manage and optimize accounts payable and accounts receivable processes to ensure healthy working capital.
- Bank Relationship Management (New): Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with banking partners and financial institutions to negotiate competitive rates and facilitate smooth transactions.
- Executive Reporting: Design, analyze, and present comprehensive treasury reports and performance dashboards to senior management.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to internal controls, corporate treasury policies, and external regulatory mandates (e. g., Bank Negara Malaysia).
- Variance Analysis: Investigate and analyze cash flow variances to promptly identify and resolve financial anomalies.
- Process Optimization (New): Continuously review and refine treasury workflows, implementing best practices and leveraging finance systems to enhance operational efficiency.
- Strategic Advisory (New): Partner with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights on how FX fluctuations impact procurement, international trade, and overall profitability.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline. A recognized Professional Accounting Qualification (e. g., ACCA, CPA, CIMA) is highly preferred.
- 5 to 10 years of progressive experience in treasury management, corporate finance, forex markets, or payment operations.
- Deep technical understanding of FX markets, international payment cycles, and comprehensive cash management strategies.
- Proven track record of working closely with banks and financial institutions is a significant advantage.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and hands-on experience with modern finance/accounting ERP systems.
- Strong analytical mindset with exceptional organizational skills and the ability to communicate complex financial data clearly to stakeholders.