Regulatory Affairs jobs in Malaysia
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Operation Associate
Job summary
A logistics and operations firm in Kuala Lumpur seeks an Operations Associate to support cross-border operations. Responsibilities include managing import logistics, liaising with government agencies, and assisting with regulatory and corporate documentation. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of experience in customs or related roles, is fluent in Bahasa Malaysia and English, and possesses strong communication skills. Flexibility for local and regional travel is essential.
Qualifications
- 3-5 years of relevant experience in customs, government liaison, corporate secretarial, or tax/regulatory roles.
- Basic financial knowledge able to understand financial statements, tax forms, and compliance documents.
- Prior experience with MDEC, Customs, or corporate services firms is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Liaise with Malaysia Customs and customs clearance agents.
- Oversee and coordinate equipment importation and customs clearance.
- Work closely with the finance team to interpret financial documents.
Skills
They are seeking a reliable, detail-oriented, and proactive individual to join the operations team as an Operations Associate, reporting to the General Manager of Southeast Asia. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting their cross-border operations by managing import logistics, liaising with government agencies, and assisting with regulatory, tax, and corporate documentation in Malaysia.
Liaise with:
- Malaysia Customs and customs clearance agents
- Corporate secretaries for company registration and filings
- MDEC, MITI, and other government agencies for licenses, grants, and approvals
- Banks and Bank Negara on reporting matters.
- Oversee and coordinate:-
- Equipment importation and customs clearance
- Company registration, licensing, and ongoing statutory compliance
- Tax refund processes and incentive applications
- Cross-border payments and compliance reporting
- Work closely with the finance team to interpret and submit financial documents or models required for tax or regulatory purposes
- Track, follow up, and expedite government-related processes
- Visit Customs offices, clearance agents, or other authorities in person when needed
- Travel to Singapore occasionally for coordination or meetings
- Based in Kuala Lumpur, with flexibility to travel locally and regionally
- Fluent in Bahasa Malaysia and English, both spoken and written
- 3-5 years of relevant experience in customs, government liaison, corporate secretarial, or tax/regulatory roles
- Basic financial knowledge able to understand financial statements, tax forms, and compliance documents
- Prior experience with MDEC, Customs, or corporate services firms is highly preferred
- Familiar with Malaysian regulatory platforms
- Proactive, organized, and responsive, with strong communication skills
- Experience in tech infrastructure, logistics, or handling government grant applications
- Familiarity with Malaysia-Singapore cross-border trade or finance operations
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