CIMMYT is a cutting-edge, non-profit, international organization dedicated to solving tomorrow’s problems today. It is entrusted with fostering improved quantity, quality, and dependability of production systems and basic cereals such as maize, wheat, triticale, sorghum, millets, and associated crops through applied agricultural science, particularly in the Global South, through building strong partnerships. This combination enhances the livelihood trajectories and resilience of millions of resource-poor farmers, while working towards a more productive, inclusive, and resilient agrifood system within planetary boundaries. CIMMYT is a core CGIAR Research Center, a global research partnership for a food-secure future, dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources. For more information, visit cimmyt.org

We are seeking a dynamic, self-motivated and service-oriented professional for the position of Financial Analyst, AR to develop the economic and financial analysis of the company’s investment projects, to provide real data on returns and risks and with that appropriate decisions can be made.

The position will be based at CIMMYT headquarters in Texcoco, near Mexico City.

Specific duties:

→ Review of proposal budgets with emphasis on Costing guidelines issued by CGIAR, policies and guidelines at institutional level and donor regulations.

→ Review Donor Receivable, ensure timely preparation of donor billings, and make certain that outstanding balances are legitimate and recoverable.

→ Based on information provided by Project Management Unit (PMU), timely and accurate upload of project budgets in the financial system.

→ Review of budget versus actuals and recommend ways to address any discrepancies, problems, unacceptable variances, or trends.

→ Provide agile responses to queries from Project leaders and Program Financial managers on financial data reflected in the system.

→ Ensure timely preparation of accurate Financial Reports for submission to Donors, internal and other users in compliance with Institute standards, signed agreements and CGIAR policies.

→ Close out project accounts (ICC and Account receivable) upon project completion.

→ Report to Program Support Manager summarized results of financial review projects, e.g. Dashboard.

→ Provide support to donor specific audits, internal audits and external audits as required.

Requirements

→ The selected candidate must count with a Bachelor´s Degree, preferably on business management, accounting, or administration.

→ Advanced level in the usage of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)

→ The selected candidate must count with an intermediate level of English; candidate should score at least B2 on CEFR.

→ The selected candidate must exhibit the following competencies: Critical thinking, Creative thinking, Teamwork, Communication, Analytical Skills, Problem Solving and Decision Making, Effective Communication, and Conflict Resolution and Negotiation.

Benefits

CIMMYT offers an attractive remuneration package and support for continuous professional development. In addition to the provisions of the Mexican Labor Law our package of benefits includes year-end bonus (40 days), vacation premium (56%), life and medical insurance, supermarket coupons, savings fund, social Mexican benefits (IMSS, SAR / Infonavit).