Senior Accountant (26-37 )

CGIAR; Lima Metropolitana; Presencial; PEN 204.429 - 272.572; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

One-year contract

Excellent working environment

Competitive compensation

Descripción de la vacante

CIP - International Potato Center in Lima, Peru, seeks a Senior Accountant to lead IFRS-based financial reporting and technical accounting. The role reports to the Senior Corporate Controller and drives policy standardization and audit readiness.

The position oversees monthly, quarterly, and annual statements, strengthens internal controls, and guides accounting staff toward accurate, compliant reporting while ensuring tax compliance for headquarters. 1-year contract with renewal potential.

Formación

• CPA/CPC with active license required.
• Strong IFRS knowledge and practical application.
• Experience with IFRS in financial reporting and audits.

Responsabilidades

• Lead preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual IFRS financial statements.
• Provide technical accounting guidance and IFRS interpretation.
• Oversee reconciliations, disclosures, and internal control enhancements.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and respond to findings.
• Drive continuous improvement of accounting policies and processes.

Conocimientos

IFRS expertise

ERP systems

Analytical skills

English (Advanced)

Integrity & accountability

Educación

CPA/CPC with active license

IFRS Certification (preferred)

Herramientas

Unit4 Business World

Descripción del empleo

• Resource Type National Recruited Staff (NRS)
• Region HQ
• Date Opened 07/21/2026
• 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, includingresponsibility for preparing IFRS-compliant financial statements.
• Strong technical knowledge and practical application of IFRS.
• IFRS Certification from a recognized institution (preferred).
• 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.
  

What are we offering?

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