Treasury Specialist

Businesslist

Kuala Lumpur

On-site

MYR 180,000 - 260,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

Businesslist in Kuala Lumpur seeks an experienced Treasury professional to lead APAC cash management, forecasting, FX, and intercompany funding. You will coordinate with Group Treasury and regional teams to optimize liquidity and control banking operations.

The role requires 3–6 years in treasury/finance, English fluency, and strong Excel skills. You will work within a matrix setup, supporting audits and driving process improvements in a large, reputable organization.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics with 3–6 years in Treasury/Finance/Banking.
  • Fluency in English; additional languages a plus.
  • Experience with multinational and centralized treasury structures.
  • Experience with cash pooling and intercompany settlement/netting.
  • Strong knowledge of APAC regulatory and banking landscape.
  • Advanced Excel and governance mindset.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor daily cash positions across APAC entities.
  • Manage cash pooling structures in alignment with Group Treasury guidelines.
  • Execute intercompany funding, aligned with central funding strategies defined by Group Treasury.
  • Ensure optimal liquidity while minimizing idle cash.
  • Prepare short-term and medium-term cash flow forecasts.
  • Partner with other functions to improve forecast accuracy.
  • Analyze variances between forecast vs actual cash movement.
  • Support Group Treasury in global liquidity planning/working capital optimization initiatives.
  • Manage bank accounts across APAC (opening, closing, maintenance).
  • Liaise with banking partners on operational matters.
  • Ensure up-to-date bank mandates and signatories.
  • Coordinate bank KYC and compliance documentation.
  • Oversee payment processes (in coordination with P2P).
  • Ensure proper payment controls, approvals and fraud prevention measures.
  • Troubleshoot payment issues with banks and internal teams.
  • Support centralization of payment processes where required.
  • Identify and monitor FX exposures (intercompany and external).
  • Execute FX transactions (spot, forward contracts) in line with Group guideline/policy.
  • Track and report FX positions and performance.
  • Manage intercompany loans and settlements.
  • Coordinate with R2R on accounting entries and reconciliations.
  • Ensure proper documentation and alignment with Tax function on transfer pricing.
  • Ensure adherence to global treasury policies and local regulations.
  • Support audits (internal and external).
  • Maintain strong internal controls and documentation over cash and banking processes.
  • Escalate any deviations or risks to Group Treasury.
  • Drive automation and process improvements.
  • Act as the primary treasury contact for APAC entities and Group Treasury on operational matters.
  • Collaborate with: Group Treasury (funding, FX, policy, reporting) / R2R (cash accounting, bank reconciliation) / P2P (payments and cash outflows) / O2C (collections inflows) / Tax (WHT, cash repatriation, intercompany funding) / Commercial Finance (forecasts and business insights)

Skills

English fluency
Advanced Excel
Stakeholder management

Education

Finance/Accounting/Economics degree

Tools

Kyriba
NetSuite

Job description

Cash & Liquidity Management
  • Monitor daily cash positions across APAC entities
  • Manage cash pooling structures in alignment with Group Treasury guidelines
  • Execute intercompany funding, aligned with central funding strategies defined by Group Treasury
  • Ensure optimal liquidity while minimizing idle cash
Cash Forecasting & Working Capital
  • Prepare short-term and medium-term cash flow forecasts
  • Partner with other functions to improve forecast accuracy
  • Analyze variances between forecast vs actual cash movement
  • Support Group Treasury in global liquidity planning/ working capital optimization initiatives
Bank Relationship & Account Management
  • Manage bank accounts across APAC (opening, closing, maintenance) in coordination with Group Treasury policies
  • Liaise with banking partners on operational matters
  • Ensure up-to-date bank mandates and signatories
  • Coordinate bank KYC and compliance documentation
Payments & Treasury Operations
  • Oversee payment processes (in coordination with P2P)
  • Ensure proper payment controls, approvals and fraud prevention measures
  • Troubleshoot payment issues with banks and internal teams
  • Support centralization of payment processes where required
Foreign Exchange (FX) Management
  • Identify and monitor FX exposures (intercompany and external)
  • Execute FX transactions (spot, forward contracts) in line with Group guideline/ policy
  • Track and report FX positions and performance
Intercompany Funding & Transactions
  • Manage intercompany loans and settlements based on Group Treasury directives
  • Coordinate with R2R on accounting entries and reconciliations
  • Ensure proper documentation and alignment with Tax function on transfer pricing
Compliance & Controls
  • Ensure adherence to global treasury policies and local regulations
  • Support audits (internal and external) related to treasury activities
  • Maintain strong internal controls and documentation over cash and banking processes
  • Escalate any deviations or risks to Group Treasury
  • Drive automation and process improvements
Stakeholder Management
  • Act as the primary treasury contact for APAC entities and also Group Treasury on operational matters
  • Collaborate with: Group Treasury (for funding, FX, policy, reporting) / R2R (for cash accounting, bank reconciliation) / P2P (for payments and cash outflows) / O2C (for collections inflows) / Tax (for WHT, cash repatriation, intercompany funding) / Commercial Finance (for forecasts and business insights)
The Successful Applicant
  • Degree in Finance/ Accounting/ Economics, or equivalent with 3 - 6 years in Treasury / Finance / Banking
  • Fluency in English (any other language is a plus)
  • Experience in multinational and centralized treasury structures preferred
  • Experience with cash pooling and intercompany settlement/ netting structures
  • Strong knowledge of APAC regulatory and banking landscape
  • Strong stakeholder management across regional and global teams
  • Familiarity with: Treasury Management Systems (e.g., Kyriba) / ERP systems (NetSuite)
  • Ability to operate in a matrix organization (Local/ Regional + Group Treasury)
  • Advanced Excel
  • High attention to detail and governance mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
What's on Offer
  • Competitive salary package.
  • Comprehensive SSC benefits package.
  • Opportunity to work in a large and reputable organization.
  • Collaborative and professional work environment in KL.
  • Career growth opportunities within the Accounting & Finance department.

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