M25311 Financial Assistant
Support financial functions in the Finance Department at CIMMYT.
Overview
Support financial functions in the Finance Department at CIMMYT.
You have:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field.
- The selected candidate must have less than a year of experience.
- English will be tested, and the candidate should score a minimum of A1 or CEFR.
- The selected candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
- The selected candidate must exhibit competences such as Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking, Communication, Customer Orientation, Teamwork, Problem Solving.
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 is seeking a dynamic, self-motivated, and service-oriented professional for the position of Financial Analyst to work in Finance Department.
The positions will be based at CIMMYT’s headquarters in Texcoco, near Mexico City.
Specific duties:
- Support in reallocation of expenditure between projects.
- Assist in Journals and PRS creation related to supplies and Services as needed.
- Support in Reports generation as needed.
- Provide support to Maintain Staff List updated on excel.
- Assist in GWP analysis as requested.
- Support financial functions and activities related to the GWP project portfolio.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field.
- The selected candidate must have less than a year of experience.
- English will be tested, and the candidate should score a minimum of A1 o CEFR.
- The selected candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
- The selected candidate must exhibit the following competences: Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking, Communication, Costumer Orientation, Teamwork, Problem Solving.
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).
Potential interview questions
| How do you prioritize your tasks when managing multiple projects? | The interviewer is looking to assess your organizational skills and ability to manage time effectively. | Mention how you identify priorities based on deadlines and importance. |
| Can you describe a time when you had to work as part of a team to achieve a goal? | This question evaluates your teamwork skills and collaboration abilities. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you handle feedback or criticism? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Give an example of a financial analysis you performed and its impact on a project. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What tools or software have you used in financial reporting? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a problem you encountered in your previous work and how you solved it. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure accuracy in your financial records? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |