Job Description

About the job Director Government Affairs

Our client is a MNC automotive company with global presence and they are looking for a qualified individual to fill the role of Director Government Affairs. Key responsibilities of the role include the followings:

• This role is accountable for the planning and negotiation of Government Incentives to support the growth of the company in Malaysia and South East Asia
• Build and establish meaningful partnering relationships with government stakeholders and institutions including MIDA, MITI, MARii, MOF and MAA, serving as the key contact point for the company
• This incumbent will be responsible for driving government affairs strategy, working closely with CEO Office, Product Planning, Business Development, Projects & Engineering, to maximize and unlock government funding and incentives to support the expansion of industrial and commercial activities of the company
• Responsible for managing, developing and executing the Industrial Linkage Programme (ILP), maximizing utilization of available tax and duty benefits
• Regularly monitoring the performance of ILP, facilitating audit and ensuring compliance within the policy
• Responsible for optimizing and unlocking Government Grants and Tax Incentives, overseeing the entire process from strategy to planning to claims/reimbursement
• Identifying existing and new Incentive and Grant schemes that may be applicable to the company
• Preparing and submitting applications to the government and institutions
• The position requires a deep understanding of the Malaysia automotive industry and industrialization/localization policies and with that have a sound knowledge of Custom Operations and Import and Export tax and policies
• The position also manages Customs Operations and has 2 direct reports
• Supporting New Projects and Model Launches, Applying for Model Approval, AP licenses and other importation licenses
• Connect company business leaders to key government agencies and officials in Malaysia
• Participate and actively engage in industry groups to understand the development of policies and regulations
• Keep up-to-date of localization policy change in Malaysia and South East Asia
• Identify, synthesize and cascade changes on the horizon to relevant stakeholders in the organization.
• Complying with the companys ethics and integrity practices and policies at all times

Requirements * 10+ years of experience in relevant policy or regulatory environment automotive, manufacturing, transport, R&D

• Well respected in the industry
• Agile and hands-on mentality, enjoys a fast-paced environment, capability to prioritize and execute multiple projects simultaneously.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, ability to work collaboratively within a matrix team, and with a wide array of internal and external stakeholders on complex issues
• Outstanding verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
• Fluent in English and Bahasa Melayu is mandatory
• Bachelors degree required, Master relevant field preferred

Consultant in-charge: Sarah Tan I 012-3300765 I sarah.tan@hunters-in.com

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