Senior Accountant (26-37 )

International Potato Center - Cgiar; Lima Metropolitana; On-site; PEN 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1-year contract

Competitive compensation

Collaborative working environment

Job summary

The International Potato Center - CGIAR is seeking a Senior Accountant to lead financial reporting under IFRS, providing technical accounting leadership and strengthening internal controls. Based in Lima, Peru, you will oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual statements and drive improvements across accounting processes.

You will work with ERP (Unit4) and must hold an active CPA/CPC license, IFRS certification, and at least 8 years of relevant experience, including English proficiency.

Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA/CPC) with active license.
• Minimum 8 years progressive accounting experience including IFRS financial statements.
• Strong IFRS knowledge and practical application.
• IFRS Certification from a recognized institution is mandatory.
• Experience with ERP systems (Unit4 Business World or similar).
• Analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Advanced English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual IFRS-compliant financial statements.
• Provide technical accounting leadership and policy interpretation of IFRS.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and disclosures.
• Strengthen internal controls and donor compliance.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and resolve findings.
• Develop and improve accounting policies and reporting processes, including automation.
• Ensure timely tax compliance for Headquarters.

Skills

CPA/CPC

IFRS knowledge

Unit4 ERP

Advanced English

Education

CPA/CPC license

IFRS Certification

Tools

Unit4 Business World

Job description

Job Description

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

About CIP: CIP is part of the CGIAR global research partnership committed to transforming food, land, and water systems in a climate crisis. CIP’s mission is to develop and share science-based innovations in potato, sweetpotato, and other root and tuber crops. 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 social and biophysical sciences to address complex challenges in food and agriculture. For more information, please visit https://cipotato.org/about/.

The position: Reporting to the Senior Corporate Controller, the successful candidate will oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), provide technical accounting leadership, strengthen internal controls, support financial governance, and drive continuous improvement across accounting processes.

The selected candidate will be based in Lima, Peru.

Key Responsibilties:

• Be directly responsible for the preparation and timely issuance of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in full compliance with IFRS, ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and completeness of financial information.
  
• Serve as CIP's technical accounting expert by interpreting IFRS, advising on complex accounting transactions, evaluating new accounting standards, and ensuring consistent application of accounting policies.
  
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, key accounting estimates, and financial statement disclosures to maintain reliable, audit-ready financial information.
  
• Strengthen and monitor internal control frameworks by identifying risks, leading remediation plans, and promoting compliance with organizational policies and donor requirements.
  
• Act as the primary focal point for internal and external audits, ensuring the timely preparation of audit documentation and resolution of audit findings.
  
• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of accounting policies, procedures, and financial reporting processes, including automation and standardization initiatives.
  
• Ensure timely and accurate tax compliance for Headquarters, including statutory filings.
  
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and financial orientation to accounting staff and outsourced finance personnel while fostering a culture of continuous 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 responsibility for 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 internal controls.
  
• Experience working with ERP systems (Unit4 Business World or similar is preferred).
  
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  
• High level of integrity, accountability, discretion, and attention to detail.
  
• Advanced English proficiency.
  

Why should you consider this opportunity?

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

Benefits

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

Requirements

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA/CPC) with an active professional license (mandatory).
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive accounting experience, including responsibility for 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 internal controls.
• Experience working with ERP systems (Unit4 Business World or similar is preferred).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• High level of integrity, accountability, discretion, and attention to detail.
• Advanced English proficiency.