Cimmyt seeks a dynamic professional to work in finance department as junior financial analyst.
about the role
the position will be based at cimmyt's headquarters in texcoco, near mexico city. You will review and validate financial data from country mapping templates and pipelines to create and maintain project contract ids (pcids) in the financial system.
key responsibilities
* ensure timely and accurate input of icc (institutional cost classification) data and maintain the elaboration database (edb) with high data integrity.
* monitor and update project financial records to support real-time decision-making.
* collaborate with the financial analyst in reviewing proposal budgets, ensuring alignment with cgiar costing guidelines, donor requirements, and institutional policies.
* provide analytical support in budget formulation, identifying cost efficiencies and financial risks.
* assist in the preparation of budget narratives and justifications for donor submissions.
requirements
* bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field.
* minimum 2-3 years of experience in financial analysis, project accounting, or donor reporting.
* proficiency in ms office suite, especially excel (pivot tables, formulas, data validation).
* familiarity with financial systems (erp) and donor compliance frameworks.
about cimmyt
cimmyt is a core cgiar research center, a global research partnership for a food-secure future.