M25319 Accounting Analyst
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 seeks dynamic with orientation to results, and with teamwork skills professionals for the position of Accounting Analyst to be part of the Accounting Department.
The Accounting Analyst will serve as a Fixed Assets Specialist, responsible for the proper accounting, control, and lifecycle management of the organization’s fixed assets in accordance with Mexican accounting and tax regulations, as well as internal policies. This role ensures accurate financial information, supports monthly and year-end closings, and maintains strong internal controls over fixed assets. Experience in tax matters (VAT and fixed asset tax treatment) is considered desirable.
The position requires close coordination with internal stakeholders across multiple locations, supporting compliance, audit readiness, and continuous improvement of accounting processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and record fixed asset transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, transfers, work in progress (WIP), capitalization, and depreciation, in accordance with Mexican accounting standards (NIF) and applicable tax rules.
- Maintain and ensure accuracy of the Fixed Assets Register, including classifications, useful lives, reconciliations, and asset tracking.
- Perform and coordinate annual physical inventories of fixed assets and support asset verification and tagging.
- Support asset disposals and auctions, ensuring proper accounting and documentation.
- Execute monthly and year-end closing activities related to fixed assets, including depreciation runs, reconciliations, accruals, and financial analysis.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies, SAT requirements, and applicable accounting and tax regulations.
- Support internal and external audits by preparing and validating fixed asset documentation and reconciliations.
- Strengthen internal controls over asset management and recommend process improvements.
- Support VAT-related accounting and fixed asset tax treatment when applicable (desirable).
- Provide support to ERP users and participate in system updates or improvements related to accounting and fixed assets.
- Provide timely support to internal stakeholders regarding fixed asset and accounting matters.
- Support Accounts Payable activities when required, ensuring proper documentation and fiscal compliance (CFDI, tax requirements).
- Participate in improvement initiatives and projects within the Accounting function.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Accounting Coordinator.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related fields.
- Minimum 2–4 years of experience in Fixed Assets accounting
- Desirable experience with VAT and tax-related accounting processes.
- Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders in a multicultural environment.
- Intermediate English Level
- Experience with ERP systems; knowledge of Microsoft D365 is desirable.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
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).
Candidates must apply here to M25319 Accounting Analyst.
Please note only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Foreign national candidates must have legal documents to work in Mexico.
This position will remain open until filled.
CIMMYT is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity.
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First name, Last name, Email, Phone, Address, Are you currently employed by CIMMYT?, Have you been previously employed by CIMMYT?, Gender, Date of birth, Do you have a relative who is currently working at CIMMYT? (Please state name of the relative and specify relationship to you., Personal data provided in connection with this application will be collected, stored, and processed by Centro Internacional de Mejoramiento de Maíz y Trigo (CIMMYT) domiciled at Km. 45 Carretera Mexico – Veracruz, Col. El Batan, 56237, Texcoco, State of Mexico, in accordance with applicable data protection legislation, including the Federal Law for the Protection of Personal Data in Possession of Private Entities and any other applicable data protection law depending on the jurisdiction, solely for the purposes of candidate evaluation, recruitment administration, and related compliance obligations, and will not be disclosed to third parties except where required by law or necessary for the conduct of the recruitment process. To know more about the processing of your personal data, please review the comprehensive privacy notice in the following link (https://www.cimmyt.org/privacy/) . For any request, concerns, or the exercise of ARCO Rights (Access, Rectification, Cancellation and Objection), please send an email to the following account: cimmyt-privacy@cgiar.org., CIMMYT as an international organization committed to prevent Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA), in accordance with internal policies, requests the candidate to respond the following statements: (i) have you been subject to a disciplinary process or court proceeding due to substantiated allegation related to SEA by any employer or authority?; and (ii) have you been departed from an organization during or in anticipation of a process related to SEA?, Education, Experience, What is your current monthly gross salary?, Summary, Resume, Where are you currently based?, Current or last position title, Name of the current or last employeer, Please specify your gross monthly salary expectations, Cover letter
Short answers (4)
- What is your monthly salary expectation before any deductions? (Gross; before tax - Mexican Pesos)
- What is your monthly salary expectation after any deductions? (Net; after tax - Mexican Pesos)
- Do you have experience in VAT and Tax related accounting Processes?
- Personal data provided in connection with this application will be collected, stored, and processed by Centro Internacional de Mejoramiento de Maíz y Trigo (CIMMYT) domiciled at Km. 45 Carretera Mexico – Veracruz, Col. El Batan, 56237, Texcoco, State of Mexico, in accordance with applicable data protection legislation, including the Federal Law for the Protection of Personal Data in Possession of Private Entities and any other applicable data protection law depending on the jurisdiction, solely for the purposes of candidate evaluation, recruitment administration, and related compliance obligations, and will not be disclosed to third parties except where required by law or necessary for the conduct of the recruitment process. To know more about the processing of your personal data, please review the comprehensive privacy notice in the following link [*]. For any request, concerns, or the exercise of ARCO Rights (Access, Rectification, Cancellation and Objection), please send an email to the following account: cimmyt-privacy@cgiar.org.
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- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related fields.
- How many years of experience do you have in Fixed Assets?
- Do you have an advanced level of English language? (English test will be administered; candidate must score a minimum of B2 as per CEFR).
- Do you have experience with ERP systems; knowledge of Microsoft D365?
- Are you proficient in Microsoft Office Excel?
- CIMMYT as an international organization committed to prevent Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA), in accordance with internal policies, requests the candidate to respond the following statements: (i) have you been subject to a disciplinary process or court proceeding due to substantiated allegation related to SEA by any employer or authority?; and (ii) have you been departed from an organization during or in anticipation of a process related to SEA?