Job Description

Join our global team for a career filled with opportunities to solve challenges both small and large, local and global, simple and complex.

About Us

Wilhelmsen is a global maritime industry group founded in 1861. We have the biggest maritime network in the world, with a presence in over 540 offices globally. Our mission is to shape the maritime industry by delivering innovation, sustainability and unparalleled customer experiences to enable global trade and a more sustainable future. We serve over half of the worldwide merchant fleet with products and services, and supply crew and technical management for some of the most complex vessels in the world.

Global Business Services (GBS) is an in-house service provider specializing in HR, Finance and Technology for Wilhelmsen - providing high quality, scalable, reliable solutions that drive efficiency, enhance customer experience and cost-efficient business support services

The position 

We are looking for an Assistant/ Treasury Manager who will join our Global Business Services division to guide Treasury Analyst team, provide treasury operations, liquidity management, cash management, risk management services and support on strategic financial planning to the GBS customers.

About the location  

The position will be based in Kuala Lumpur office which is in the heart of city and easy to get to go by public transportation. 

About the department 

The Assistant/ Treasury Manager will report to the Treasury Director.

Who you are  

This is the perfect role for someone with experience in treasury and/or finance systems and projects, who is meticulous, detail-oriented, and eager to work on a global scale. You’ll have the opportunity to broaden your expertise, collaborate across regions and learn extensively in a dynamic environment. 

What you will be doing 

• Lead daily treasury operations and bank account management, including bank accounts and user maintenance, internal and external facilities and banking compliance.
• Guide Treasury Analyst team and provide coaching.
• Oversee cash management banks on bank related matters such as opening and closing of bank accounts, bank fees, KYC, OFAC related enquiries and other relevant matters
• Develop and implement treasury policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with internal controls, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
• Promote a culture of fraud prevention and fraud awareness within the treasury function, implementing controls and monitoring mechanisms to mitigate fraud risks.
• Review and manage guarantees including submission of guarantees applications via group’s trade finance banks, follow up to ensure timely issuance and recording of guarantees into treasury system.
• Provide treasury data and information for ad hoc reports required by the management and BU.
• Maintain and foster effective relationships with banks and financial institutions.
• Identify opportunities and implement treasury-related process improvements.
• Cover daily treasury operations during the absence of Treasury Director.
• Other ad-hoc duties or special treasury projects.

What experience and skills required 

• Degree in Business/ Finance/ Accountancy or relevant industry qualifications (CA/CPA/ACT)
• Minimum 8 years of experience from treasury, and/or accounting, audit background is a plus
• Strong knowledge of financial controls, processes, and industry best practices
• A proactive, organized & independent individual with a sound technical skill, good analytical mind & meticulous in work,
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with financial applications and Kyriba TMS systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

What we offer 

• Strategic work location at KL Sentral with convenience travelling by Monorail, Rapid Kelana Jaya Line, MRT and KTM services as well as public buses. 

• International work environment and culture 

• Great learning and development opportunities 

How to apply 

Sounds interesting? If you see yourself fitting into this role, please let us know why the role interest you. Apply online through our career portal at https://www.wilhelmsen.com/careers/ under Current Vacancies by creating a ‘Candidate Home’ account and thereafter upload your resume and a motivational letter. 

Please note that all positions at Wilhelmsen are subject to reference and ID checks. For certain roles, additional background screening may be required

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