Accounting Analyst

Join CIMMYT as an Accounting Analyst to support financial operations.

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Overview

Join CIMMYT as an Accounting Analyst to support financial operations.

You have:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related fields.
  • Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, and General Accounting.
  • Intermediate English Level
  • Experience with ERP systems; knowledge of Microsoft D365 is desirable.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

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.

CIMMYT seeks 3 dynamic with orientation to results, and with teamwork skills professionals for the position of Accounting Analyst to be part of the Accounting Department.

The Accounting Analyst plays a critical role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, and related Accounting activities. This position supports multi-currency operations, compliance with fiscal requirements, and contributes to monthly accounting closings, audits, and ERP improvements. The Analyst collaborates closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to maintain accurate financial records and uphold regulatory standards.

Specific duties:

  • Process and review Accounts Payable and Fixed Assets transactions, ensuring supporting documentation and fiscal requirements are met.
  • Manage purchase order invoicing, petty cash reimbursements, prepayments, and multi-currency expense allocations.
  • Post VAT transactions and support the VAT refund process; liaise regularly with representatives from the Mexican Ministry of Treasury.
  • Ensure accurate coding of expenditures and timely processing of payment proposals in line with the payment schedule; confirm payment details with suppliers.
  • Maintain vendor and fixed assets master databases, including updates and accuracy checks.
  • Prepare and send account statements related to corporate credit cards and personal accounts.
  • Record fixed asset transactions for Headquarters, Experimental Stations, and Country Offices, including acquisitions, disposals, transfers, work in progress, and depreciation.
  • Coordinate and conduct fixed asset auctions and annual fixed asset counts.
  • Assign or replace inventory tags to fixed assets.
  • Support monthly accounting closings within deadlines, including accruals, prepayment closings, account reconciliations, KPIs, and financial analysis.
  • Ensure compliance with current policies as well as local and international regulations.
  • Validate and track documentation for internal and external audits, ensuring all information is accurate.
  • Enforce internal controls, policies, and procedures; recommend and implement workflow and process improvements.
  • Provide excellent internal and external customer service by promptly resolving Accounting inquiries and issues.
  • Support ERP users and participate in ERP updates to improve efficiency and meet business requirements.
  • Lead assigned projects within the Accounting Unit.
  • Assist in the implementation and user support of the employee expense reporting tool.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by the Accounting Coordinator.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related fields.
  • Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, and General Accounting.
  • Intermediate English Level
  • Experience with ERP systems; knowledge of Microsoft D365 is desirable.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

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).

Candidates must apply here to M25319 Accounting Analyst.

Please note only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Foreign national candidates must have legal documents to work in Mexico.

This position will remain open until filled.

CIMMYT is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity.

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Potential interview questions

Describe your experience with Accounts Payable and how you handle discrepancies. The interviewer wants to assess your practical experience and problem-solving skills in accounts payable processes. Provide specific examples of your past roles and any strategies you've employed to resolve discrepancies.
How do you ensure compliance with financial regulations in your accounting practices? The interviewer is looking for your understanding of compliance and how you apply it in your work. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you explain your experience with ERP systems and any specific systems you've used? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What steps do you take to maintain accurate financial records? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Tell us about a time you had to work with multiple teams to complete a financial project. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you prioritize your tasks when facing tight deadlines? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Discuss a situation where you identified an inefficiency in a financial process and how you addressed it. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use to enhance customer service in accounting functions? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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