Procurement Strategy
Westinghouse Electric Company
ERP
Financial Support Analyst
International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT)
full-time
Posted on:
Origin: • 🇲🇽 Mexico
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JuniorMid-Level
Tech Stack
ERP
About the role
- CIMMYT is seeking a dynamic, self-motivated, and service-oriented professional for the position of Financial Analyst Junior to work in Finance Department.
- Review and validate financial data from Country Mapping Templates and Pipelines to create and maintain Project Contract IDs (PCIDs) in the financial system.
- 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.
- Upload approved project budgets into the financial system, ensuring consistency and accuracy across modules.
- Support the configuration and maintenance of financial templates and tools used for project tracking and reporting.
- Prepare and review financial reports for donors, internal stakeholders, and management, ensuring compliance with signed agreements and CGIAR standards.
- Support donor-specific, internal, and external audits by compiling documentation, responding to queries, and ensuring audit readiness.
- Identify opportunities to streamline financial workflows and improve data accuracy.
- Provide technical and procedural support to colleagues within PFMU and other departments.
- Respond to queries from supervisors and analysts with timely and well-documented information.
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.
- Intermediate proficiency in English (B1 or higher CEFR).
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multicultural environment.
- Competencies: Critical thinking; Creative thinking; Teamwork; Communication; Analytical Skills; Problem Solving and Decision Making; Effective Communication; Conflict Resolution and Negotiation.
