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
Skills Required
- Certified Public Accountant or CPC with an active professional license
- At least 8 years of progressive accounting experience
- Experience preparing IFRS-compliant financial statements
- Strong technical knowledge and practical application of IFRS
- IFRS certification from a recognized institution
- Experience in financial reporting, auditing, taxation, and internal controls
- Experience with ERP systems such as Unit4 Business World or similar
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- High integrity, accountability, discretion, and attention to detail
- Advanced English proficiency
What We Do
CGIAR is a global research partnership for a food-secure future, dedicated to transforming food, land, and water systems in a climate crisis. Its science aims to reduce poverty, enhance food and nutrition security, and improve natural resources and ecosystem services.
