Senior Accountant

CIP - International Potato Center; Lima Metropolitana; Presencial; PEN 202.000 - 302.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive package

1-year contract with renewal

Collaborative environment

Descripción de la vacante

The International Potato Center (CIP) in Lima, Peru, seeks a Senior Accountant to lead IFRS-based financial reporting, strengthen internal controls, and ensure audit readiness. You will oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual statements under IFRS and provide technical accounting leadership.

Requirements include CPA/CPC with active license, IFRS certification, 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, and advanced English.

Formación

• CPA/CPC with an active license (mandatory).
• Minimum 8 years progressive accounting experience including IFRS reporting.
• IFRS certification from a recognized institution (Mandatory).
• Experience with ERP systems (Unit4 Business World or similar).
• Advanced English proficiency.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare IFRS-compliant monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Provide IFRS interpretation and technical accounting leadership.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and disclosures.
• Strengthen internal controls and donor-compliant policies.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and audit evidence.
• Lead policies and process improvements in accounting.
• Ensure tax compliance for headquarters.
• Coach accounting staff and outsourced finance personnel.

Conocimientos

IFRS expertise

Financial reporting

Auditing experience

Internal controls

Analytical skills

English proficiency

Educación

CPA/CPC with active license

IFRS certification

Herramientas

Unit4 Business World

ERP systems

Descripción del empleo

• Resource Type National Recruited Staff (NRS)
• Region LAC
• Date Opened 09/05/2026
• Job Type Full time
• Industry Research and Development
• City Lima
• State/Province Lima

Job Description

The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking ahighly qualified and experienced Senior Accountant to lead the organization'sfinancial reporting and technical accounting functions, ensuring the integrity,accuracy, and compliance of its financial statements in accordance withInternational Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

About CIP: CIP is part of the CGIARglobal research partnership committed to transforming food, land, and watersystems in a climate crisis. CIP’s mission is to develop and sharescience-based innovations in potato, sweetpotato, and other root and tubercrops. CIP partners with organizations in over 20 countries in Africa, Asia,and Latin America to strengthen agri-food systems and provide economic, social,and nutritional benefits, especially for women and youth. We integrate socialand biophysical sciences to address complex challenges in food and agriculture.For more information, please visit https://cipotato.org/about/ .

The position: Reportingto the Senior Corporate Controller, the successful candidate will oversee thepreparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements inaccordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), providetechnical accounting leadership, strengthen internal controls, supportfinancial governance, and drive continuous improvement across accountingprocesses.

The selected candidate willbe based in Lima, Peru.

Key Responsibilties:

• Be directly responsible for thepreparation and timely issuance of monthly, quarterly, and annual financialstatements in full compliance with IFRS, ensuring the integrity, accuracy, andcompleteness of financial information.
• Serve as CIP's technical accounting expert by interpreting IFRS, advisingon complex accounting transactions, evaluating new accounting standards, andensuring consistent application of accounting policies.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, key accounting estimates, andfinancial statement disclosures to maintain reliable, audit-ready financialinformation.
• Strengthen and monitor internal control frameworks by identifying risks,leading remediation plans, and promoting compliance with organizationalpolicies and donor requirements.
• Act as the primary focal point for internal and external audits, ensuringthe timely preparation of audit documentation and resolution of audit findings.
• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement ofaccounting policies, procedures, and financial reporting processes, includingautomation and standardization initiatives.
• Ensure timely and accurate tax compliance for Headquarters, includingstatutory filings.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and financial orientation toaccounting staff and outsourced finance personnel while fostering a culture ofcontinuous learning and excellence.

Requirements

What are we looking for?

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA/CPC) with an active professional license(mandatory).
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive accounting experience , including responsibilityfor preparing IFRS-compliant financial statements.
• Strong technical knowledge and practical application of IFRS.
• IFRS Certification from a recognized institution (Mandatory).
• Solid experience in financial reporting, auditing, taxation, and internalcontrols.
• Experience working with ERP systems (Unit4 Business World or similar ispreferred).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• High level of integrity, accountability, discretion, and attention todetail.
• Advanced English proficiency.

Why should you consider this opportunity?

• CIP is a global and reputable international organization that has astrong, state-of-the-art R&D background.
• CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improving nutrition andwell-being, and gender equity for poor people in roots, tubers farming and foodsystems in the developing world.
• CIP is a member of the CGIAR, a global partnership that unitesinternational organizations engaged in research about food security. CGIARresearch aims to reduce rural poverty, increase food security, improve humanhealth and nutrition, and sustainable management of natural resources.

What are we offering?

• 1-year contract with possibility of renewal based on performance
  
• Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience
  
• An excellent, collaborative working environmen