About us:

MSI Asia Pacific (MSIAP) is part of the MSI Reproductive Choices global partnership.

As our name suggests, we are unapologetically pro-choice. We believe that everyone should have the freedom to determine their own future, on their terms.

Our teams work across 36 countries and six continents, supporting over 93,000 women and girls to access reproductive healthcare — including abortion and contraception — every day.

With the help of our partners and donors around the world, we open doors, advocate for change, and strengthen public and private sector provision. We go further than anyone to make reproductive choice possible, and ensure quality reproductive healthcare is available for the long-term. By supporting women and girls to make the choices that are right for them, we can make a generation impact — increasing gender equality, breaking cycles of poverty and contributing to several sustainable development goals.

MSIAP is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and give equal consideration to all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age. We are committed to promoting equality and to safeguarding the welfare of all team members and clients, with a focus on vulnerable groups.

MSIAP welcomes applications from people with relevant lived experience, including people originating from the countries in which MSI works.

The role:

The Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate and auditable financial records and meeting all MSIAP monthly financial reporting and reconciliation requirements. The role will be responsible for institutional grants accounts receivable and will work closely with the Accounts Payable Officer. The role will report to the Finance Manager and will work closely with all MSIAP regional support office departments when coordinating month-end processes.

Key responsibilities:

Manage month-end close processes, including journal entries and reconciliations by set deadlines

Prepare monthly financial reports for the Senior Accountant and Senior Management team

Generate invoices and receipts in line with project contracts and donor requirements

Maintain and update the fixed asset register and support annual audit preparation

Handle tax compliance including IAS and BAS submissions

Review and approve accounts payable transactions and payments

Conduct supplier due diligence checks and periodic vetting of funded country programs

Support administrative tasks including Work Cover declarations and team calendar management

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Educated to Degree level or equivalent

Experience in an accounting role that has played a key role in the month-end reporting process

Demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines

Strong planning and coordinating skills.

Ability to manage and prioritise a fluctuating workload.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to organise and present information in a compelling and succinct manner.

Desirable Qualifications, Skills and Experience

ICAA or CPA member or studying to become a member

Experience working for an Australian INGO

Experience in managing an annual audit process

MSIAP is a child-safe organisation and has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation abuse and harassment. All successful applicants will be required to abide by our Child Safeguarding Code of Conduct and our Global Code of Conduct in addition to undergoing a police check prior to commencement.

Benefits of working at MSI Asia Pacific:

Generous salary packaging options up to $15,900 + $2,650 meals and entertainment,

Hybrid office and flexible working arrangements

Up to 16 weeks company paid parental leave for eligible employees

Reproductive Health Leave

Birthday Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Employment Requirement:

Provision of two professional referees,

Be prepared to undergo a National Police Check, prior to commencement,

Be prepared to undergo an International Vetting Check, prior to commencement,

Evidence of current working rights in Australia.

Please apply by submitting:

A resume, no longer than 4 pages.

A cover letter introducing yourself and explaining your motivation for applying, no longer than 1 page.

Applications can be made via the advertisement or;

In writing to MSI Asia Pacific, 425 Smith Street, Melbourne 3065; or

Position enquiries:
For further information regarding this position or if you require any support with your application, please contact [email protected].