Accounting Specialist (6 months contract)

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# Primary Details
Time Type: Full time

Worker Type: Contingent Worker

The purpose of this role is to support with accounting and reporting activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations, while liaising with internal and external stakeholders to implement policies. Responsibilities include processing financial transactions, analysing data, preparing reports, and assisting with budgeting processes to align accounting activities with government regulations and corporate standards. The role also involves reviewing and processing invoices, resolving payment queries, and ensuring the accuracy of financial data for the service company.

Role Highlights

- Malaysia
- 6 months contract and Hybrid
- Support accurate financial reporting, strengthen accounting processes and collaborate with stakeholders across the business.
- Happy to talk flexible working.

The Opportunity

Are you looking to develop your accounting career within an international insurance organisation?

We are seeking an Accounting Specialist to support accurate accounting and reporting activities while helping the business meet regulatory and corporate requirements. You will work with internal and external stakeholders to process financial transactions, maintain reliable records and improve the efficiency of accounting processes.

About QBE

At QBE, we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. And we do it all with a human touch.

We’re an international insurer with more than 13,000 people working across 26 countries – which means we’re big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact. It’s an exciting time. We’re building momentum towards our vision to become the most consistent and innovative risk partner.

What if you could have a positive impact – at work and in the world? As part of the QBE team, you’ll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind.

Your new role

In this role, you will support accounting, reporting and credit control activities, ensuring financial information is accurate, properly maintained and aligned with relevant regulatory and corporate standards.

Key responsibilities will include:

- Prepare and maintain accurate accounting records and financial information.
- Process financial transactions and support invoice and payment query resolution.
- Analyse financial data and contribute to reporting and budgeting activities.
- Support credit control activities and help ensure financial obligations are met.
- Build effective stakeholder relationships and maintain clear process documentation.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, procedures and service delivery.

About you

You will bring practical accounting experience, a strong focus on accuracy and the ability to manage your responsibilities in a structured and accountable way. You will be comfortable working with financial data, solving problems and collaborating with stakeholders.

You’ll also have:

- Relevant experience in an accounting, accounts payable or general finance role.
- A tertiary qualification or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- A current or pending professional accounting certification.
- Familiarity with general accounting procedures and financial reporting.
- Experience using Oracle Financials or a similar enterprise resource planning system.
- Clear communication, analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Experience within insurance, financial services, audit, treasury or settlements would be beneficial but is not essential. Big Four audit experience is also identified as advantageous rather than mandatory.

Awards & Recognition

We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:

- Qorus Reinvention Awards APAC 2025: Gold winner in the ESG category
- Digital Insurance Awards APAC: Digital Insurance - Insurer Leader
- 2025
- HKB Technology Excellence Awards: Automation - Insurance

How to Apply

If you’re looking for a career that combines your expertise and your empathy, click Apply today.

Your career. At the heart of it.

Skills:
Accounting, Analytical Thinking, Communication, Cost Management, Critical Thinking, Economic Forecasting, Financial Accounting, Financial Data Reporting, Financial Products, General Accounting, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Problem Solving, Research Analysis, Risk Management

Application Close Date: 29/11/2026 11:59 PM

How to Apply:

To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.