Senior Accountant (26-37 )

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 (preferred).
  
•        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.
  
  

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 environment