Accountant

• Full-time permanent role based in Quezon City
• Hybrid set-up work arrangements with at least 1 day a week in the office
• Annual salary (inclusive of 13th month) between Php 542,199 to Php 783,177

Exciting opportunity to join AVI's Finance Team

AVI supports the implementation of the Australian Volunteers Program on behalf of the Australian Government. The Australian Volunteers Program supports skilled Australian volunteers to work alongside organisations to sustainably support capacity development of people, organisations and communities in various countries across the Pacific, Asia and Africa.

Key Objective:

The Accountant plays a key role in supporting the financial operations and reporting at AVI. The role will be responsible for:

• Accurate and timely month- and year-end close processes, including reconciliations, journals, accruals, prepayments, depreciation and donations

• Support in the maintenance of the Fixed Assets Register, including additions, disposals, depreciation, and ensuring up-to-date records

• Assisting with annual audits through preparation of required information and timely resolution of audit queries

• Processing accounts payable and receivable transactions, ensuring correct coding to projects and budgets, and monitoring outstanding receivables and purchase orders

• Providing accurate and timely management reporting and analysis to support program managers, funders, and compliance with organisations such as DFAT, ACFID, and ACNC

• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and acquittal processes as required

• Maintaining and administering finance systems (particularly NetSuite), including vendor setup, user training, and contribution to system improvements

Position Requirements:

• Tertiary qualifications in accounting and current CPA (or equivalent) status & 2-3 years + relevant experience in a similar role (desirable). Non-CPA with 5+ years of relevant experience in a similar role are also welcome to apply.

• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to use basic accounting principles

• Experience in financial management preferably in a project management or infrastructure development context

• Experience working in accounts payable and accounts receivable system with emphasis on verifying adherence to contract payment validation and authorization processes and procedures.

• Demonstrated expertise in applying financial regulations and procedures

• Strong organizational skills including the ability to meet deadlines, prioritise workloads and manage conflicting work demands

• Demonstrated competence with a range of software (intermediate to advance level in Excel) & programs including computerized accounting packages (Oracle / NetSuite – desirable)

• Demonstrated knowledge working with and within donor funded financial systems and practices (desirable).

• Experience in remotely and indirectly managing the finances of operations in foreign countries

• Cross-cultural awareness, including an ability to work with stakeholders from varied cultural backgrounds

• Understanding of and commitments to Equal Employment Opportunity, Child Protection and Privacy Principles

Application Procedure:

• For a full outline of the position and applicant requirements please see the Position Descriptions on the AVI website and submit a cover letter and a current resume

• Application Closing date: Saturday 15 November 2025 (This will be conducted as rolling recruitment process with shortlisting and interviews being completed as applications are received. We encourage you to apply early if you are interested in the role.)

AVI is committed to child protection and safeguarding the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults in the delivery of all our work.  We are committed to the Prevention of Sexual Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), and fraud prevention. We have robust screening procedures for all staff. This screening includes criminal record checks and referee checks prior to commencement and throughout employment.

AVI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. AVI actively encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ people, people with disability and others who have diverse experiences of our world to apply for this opportunity. AVI will provide reasonable workplace adjustments for applicants with disability.

Your privacy is important to AVI. It is the policy of AVI to respect the confidentiality of information and privacy of individuals. Personal information provided by you as part of your application (whether oral, electronic, or written) will be collected and processed for the purpose of evaluating your application for employment. In order to carry out this purpose, your information may be disclosed to appropriate persons in our offices. Any information we hold will be governed by the most current version of the AVI Privacy Policy which is available upon request.

Australian Volunteers Program is funded by the Australian Government and managed in consortia by AVI, DT Global and Alinea International.