Program Accountant

• Full-time contract until 30 June 2027
• Hybrid set-up work arrangements with at least 2 days a week in the office
• Annual salary (inclusive of 13th month) up to Php 817,999.

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.

This role is responsible for supporting a high standard of accountability and transparency in regard to the Australian Volunteers program transaction processing and financial operation.

Position Requirements:

• Tertiary qualifications in accounting and current CPA (or equivalent) status & 2-3 Years +Relevant experience in a similar role

• 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 an accounts payable 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 DFAT / other 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

• This role is open to citizens of The Republic of the Philippines or those with legal working rights in country.

• Application Closing date: Saturday 18 April 2026

***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.