Accounting Assistant (N-25-11)

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The International Potato Center (CIP) is looking for a dynamic Accounting Assistant with excellent organizational skills to provide support to the Finance department. This position will be based in Lima, Peru.

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, sweet potato, 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.

About the role: The Accounting Assistant is responsible for providing financial support in order to ensure effective, efficient and accurate financial operations. The person selected will be based in HQ-Lima, Peru and will report directly to the Senior Corporate Controller.

Key responsibilities:
  • Analyze and prepare reports of balance sheet accounts (accounts payable, employee travel advances, supplier advances, partner advances, accruals, etc.)
  • Handling tax forms (PDT, etc.)
  • Support in the VAT refund process (MMRR, SUNAT, Legal, others)
  • Focal point between the CIP accounting department and the accounting outsourcing company
  • Support the administration of the process accounts payable to ensure correct accounting.
  • Records of Fixed Asset acquisitions, dispositions, and depreciation.
  • Preparation and registration of receivable invoices.
  • Maintenance of master file of Supplier and Customer.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.


Requirements

What are we looking for? 
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
  • At least 2 years of professional experience in accounting, preferably in a non-profit environment.
  • Knowledge and experience using accounting software packages (ERP preferable).
  • Updated tax knowledge
  • Knowledge of IGV reimbursement procedures - Ministry of foreign affairs is a plus
  • Experience and knowledge of Not-for-profit accounting, as well as being up to date with accounting techniques and trends.
  • Proficiency in MS Office, especially in Excel.
  • Intermediate English level, written and oral.


Benefits

What are we offering?
  • Three-month term contract with possibility of renewal.
  • Generous compensation package commensurate with experience.
  • Excellent working environment.
  • Work in an equal and diverse workplace.
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.


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