Accounting Analyst

The International Potato Center (CIP) is looking for one (1) Accounting Analyst to provide support to the
Finance Department 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,
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.

About the position: This position will ensure accuracy in staff transactions, verifying center’s records,
evaluating, and interpreting accounting principles, including general ledger maintenance, account
reconciliations, and financial reporting. The Accounting Analyst plays a key part in month-end close
processes, grant-related accounting, and supporting the financial operations of the organization.

Key responsibilities:

Personnel cost management:

• Record personnel costs using the timesheet distribution process, including analyzing employee
expense records, addressing inconsistencies in unassigned items, coordinating with proxies for
pending timesheets, and reclassifying or regularizing absences.

• Perform related tasks to ensure accurate and timely cost allocation.

Payroll and provisions oversight:

• Monitor and coordinate payroll registration and staff provisions with the Regional and HQ teams
(Peru) in line with the closing calendar.

• Review regional payroll expenses, identify discrepancies, and coordinate necessary corrections or
adjustments.

Financial analysis:

• Conduct monthly analysis of personnel provisions, specifically #27 balance accounts.

• Follow up on open reconciliation items in coordination with Regional and P&C teams.

Chargeback and system coordination:

• Register staff development chargebacks for the region.

• Coordinate with IT and P&C to resolve system-related issues such as new employees not being
processed due to date discrepancies, ownership changes, or work schedule errors.

Timesheet and cost allocation:

• Follow up on missing timesheets to minimize unallocated staff costs through coordination with
P&C.

• Prepare timesheet documentation and explanations for audits and donor reports requiring
supporting materials.

Audit support and compliance:

• Collaborate with P&C, Regional teams, and Treasury to provide audit-related documentation,
including payslips, contracts, and payment records.

• Recommend updates to accounting policies to management as needed.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting with diploma or specialization in finance topic.

• 4 years of professional experience in accounting preferably in a non-profit environment.

• Advanced proficiency in English

• Proficient in MS Office, especially in Excel.

• Accounting software packages (Preferably ABW)

 Specializations:

• Not-for-profit accounting.

• Application of IFRS

• Budget development and management

• Statistical methods and analysis

• Audit and Taxation

What are we offering?

• 1-year contract with the possibility of renewal based on performance.

• 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.