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