Finance Executive (Mandarin or Cantonese Proficiency - International Markets)

PolicyStreet; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and life insurance

Health benefits (optical, dental, phys

Growth opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Well-stocked pantry

Job summary

PolicyStreet is a dynamic insurtech company seeking a finance professional in Malaysia to manage accounts payable, analyse the general ledger, and strengthen internal controls. You will ensure accurate postings and timely reporting, supporting financial operations across the organization.

The role requires Mandarin/Cantonese for cross-border coordination, strong reconciliation abilities, and the ability to work both independently and in a team.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or pursuing professional accounting papers.
• Strong understanding of accrual accounting.
• Good reconciliation and closing skills.
• Proficiency in Mandarin/Cantonese for cross-market communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage full AP cycle: invoice verification, coding, posting and payment processing.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Monitor AP aging and ensure timely settlement.
• Analyse transactions from Data Warehouse and prepare billing and journal entries.
• Perform weekly bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support month-end and year-end closing.
• Assist in maintaining internal controls and proper documentation.
• Assist in the preparation of management reports and audit schedules.

Skills

Self-motivated

Team player

Accrual accounting

Mandarin/Cantonese

Education

Accounting degree or pursuing professional papers

Tools

MS Office

Xero

Job description

ABOUT US:

PolicyStreet Group is a full-stack insurance technology (insurtech) group of companies providing digital insurance solutions to businesses and consumers across Asia and Australia.

The Group operates through multiple entities across its key markets and business lines, including its insurance distribution, embedded insurance, and reinsurance arms. It partners with over 40 insurance and takaful providers globally to deliver employee benefits and group insurance solutions, insurance aggregation services, and digital infrastructure that simplifies insurance.

PolicyStreet Group is backed by leading venture capital firms Altara Ventures and Gobi Partners, as well as sovereign wealth funds Khazanah Nasional Berhad and Cool Japan Fund. The Group serves over 10 million customers with more than US$10 billion in sum insured. It was featured in the Financial Times and Statista’s Top 500 High-Growth Companies Asia-Pacific 2026 list and named “Most Disruptive Insurtech in Malaysia” at the Insurance Asia News (IAN) Country Awards for Excellence 2025.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

A. Accounts Payable (AP)

• Manage full AP cycle: invoice verification, coding, posting and payment processing
• Ensure proper documentation and approval before payment
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies
• Monitor AP aging and ensure timely settlement
• Maintain accurate filing and audit trail

B. General Ledger (GL)

• Analyse transactions extracted from Data Warehouse and prepare the corresponding billing and journal entries.
• Perform weekly bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support month-end and year-end closing.
• Assist in preparation of management reports and audit schedules.

C. Controls & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal SOPs
• Maintain strong internal controls and proper documentation
• Identify and resolve reconciliation issues promptly

• Degree in Accounting or pursuing professional accounting papers.
• Strong understanding of accrual accounting.
• Good reconciliation and closing skills
• Proficiency in MS Office is required, experience in the accounting software (Xero) is a bonus.
• Self-motivated and able to work well both independently and in a team.
• Experience in financial reporting within the insurance industry would be an added advantage.
• Proficiency in Mandarin/Cantonese is required to support communication with Mandarin/Cantonese-speaking stakeholders across international markets

PERKS YOU’LL GET TO ENJOY WHILE WORKING HERE!

• Medical and Life insurance.
• A wide range of health benefits - including optical, dental, and physiotherapy.
• Opportunities to experience continuous and rapid growth as well as skills enhancement.
• Collaboration with an energetic team, that makes the work and learning a lot more fulfilling and fun.
• We also have a well stocked pantry!

Join Our Team in Shaping the Future of Insurance

As a homegrown startup that seeks to innovate how we use and think of insurance, we value teammates who think big, challenge the old ways, and take extreme ownership.

In PolicyStreet, we aim to do better, to serve people better. We are committed to pushing boundaries of innovation and to develop Purposeful and Simple insurance solutions for businesses and consumers, narrowing the protection gap and improving financial inclusivity in the region.

If you are driven to make change, keen to be at the forefront of insurance innovation, and grow with a team of talented and motivated people, we’d be just as excited to get to know you too!

Find out more about us via our website at www.policystreet.com.

At PolicyStreet, we uphold the principles of equal opportunity and embrace diversity. We are committed to a workplace free from discrimination based on race, religion, colour, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.