Job: Project Accountant

Location: Mexico 
Deadline: Monday, 14 October 2013 

Description

Description:

We are seeking a dynamic, innovative, self-motivated, and service-orientated professional for the position of Project Accountant in the Budget, Reporting and Analysis Unit (BRU). Please note this is strictly a temporary position (3 months).

The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, known by its Spanish acronym, CIMMYT®, is a not-for-profit research and training organization with partners in over 100 countries. Please refer to our website for more information: www.cimmyt.org

The position will be based at CIMMYT's Main Campus (located 45 km northeast of Mexico City, Mexico).

Specific responsibilities of this position will include:

• Prepare accurate Financial Reports for submission to donors and other users in compliance with Institute's standard, signed agreements and CGIAR policies.
• Provide financial information to CIMMYT Project Managers and Program Administrators (PA).
• Review and verify expenditure of projects to ensure adherence to budgetary requirements.
• Maintain and complete record of all pertinent documents of each project and coordinate with the Project Management Unit (PMU) and PA.
• Work closely with external auditors for the audit of special projects, ensuring that audit reports are accurate and tally with the actual reports submitted to the Donors.
• Coordinate with PA to clarify financial issues, answer queries and give update on the financial status of the project.
• Review Donor Receivable and make certain that the figures tally with the reports; ensure timely preparations of donor billings; reconcile donor accounts and adjust reconciling items promptly.
• To review journal reclassifications and adjustments.
• Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.

We are seeking candidates with the following qualification, skills and attitudes:

• BA/BS degree in Accounting.
• At least 3 years' experience in an accounting role, preferably in an international organization.
• Good IT skills (Microsoft Office mainly Excel) and demonstrated experience with accounting systems.
• Good bilingual skills (English/Spanish).
• Strong level of customer orientation and flexibility, with a high level of attention to details.
• Ability to work with different nationalities, under pressure and as a member of diverse work team.

CIMMYT offers an attractive remuneration package and support for continuous professional development.

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

To apply, please email cover letter and CV no later than Monday, 14 October, 2013 to Human Resources, CIMMYT (Email: nrsrecruitment@cgiar.org / Please insert Position Reference number: N13275 in the subject of your email)

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted .

For further information please contact Guillermo Flores, g.flores@cgiar.org

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