Jobs in Montpellier, United States

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.

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CIMMYT is seeking a dynamic, self-motivated, and service-oriented professional for the position of Financial Analyst to work in the Finance Department.

The position will be based at CIMMYT’s headquarters in Texcoco, near Mexico City. Please note this is a temporary position (12 months).

Specific duties include:

1. Support for Accounting Processes

• Review and ensure proper support documentation is attached in QB Cloud and SharePoint from HQ Departments.
• Ensure proper recording of financial transactions into QuickBooks or any ERP system.
• Supervise monthly closing registries submission from RO to HQ Finance Departments related to country offices and Mexican Experimental Stations.
• Ensure proper numbering and filing of financial and accounting records.
• Generate a monthly record of all transactions and correct errors promptly.
• Facilitate audits and prepare responses to auditor recommendations, ensuring compliance with donor rules and regulations.
• Conduct regular reconciliations of balances and transactions according to CIMMYT accounting policies.
• Analyze and follow up on staff personal accounts for compliance.
• Support in preparing and attending finance team meetings, providing backup on project financial matters.
• Participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes.
• Supervise timely submission of tax requirements and VAT recovery with tax authorities.
• Contribute to controllership procedures and audit activities for HQ and RO finance departments.

• Review travel claims and advances, ensuring timely submission and processing.
• Support GFS team in reconciling AP reports and cash flow analysis.
• Assist in preparing Monthly Balance Sheet Reconciliations and internal control reports.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, including VAT refunds.
• Engage in activities aimed at improving internal controls and financial compliance.

• Monitor payments to project partners and assist in financial reporting.
• Participate in activities related to CIMMYT's financial policies and reports.
• Reconcile project-related expenses and procurement activities.