About the job
The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) is a pioneering non-profit organization dedicated to addressing the agricultural challenges of tomorrow today. We are committed to enhancing the quantity, quality, and reliability of production systems and staple crops, including maize, wheat, triticale, sorghum, and millets, particularly in the Global South. Through robust partnerships and applied agricultural science, we strive to improve the livelihoods and resilience of millions of resource-poor farmers, contributing to a more productive, inclusive, and resilient agrifood system within planetary boundaries. As a core CGIAR Research Center, we focus on reducing poverty, improving food and nutrition security, and enhancing natural resource management. For more details, please visit cimmyt.org.
CIMMYT is looking for a results-driven and collaborative Accounting Operations Manager to join our Accounting Unit.
In this role, you will ensure the reliability, timeliness, and scalability of core accounting processes (Procurement to Pay, Record to Reporting, Fixed Assets) across our headquarters, experimental stations, hubs, and country offices. You will lead multi-location teams to uphold a strong internal control environment while driving improvements enabled by our ERP system to ensure accurate and timely financial closes and clean audits. Acting as the deputy to the Global Accounting Manager, you will coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders, escalate and resolve issues, and ensure business continuity in their absence. Additionally, you will serve as a key liaison with regulatory authorities, collaborating with Tax and Legal teams to coordinate compliance actions and align policies with global standards, which is crucial for meeting external financial reporting requirements.
Operational Leadership:
- Manage end-to-end Accounts Payable and Fixed Assets operations, including document review, vendor and fixed asset master data maintenance, invoice processing, petty cash reimbursements, and multi-currency expense allocations.
- Establish and oversee performance standards while fostering process excellence.
- Lead the month-end and year-end financial closing processes.
- Manage fixed asset transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, transfers, work-in-progress, and depreciation across all locations.
- Oversee the VAT refund process, maintaining communication with the Mexican Ministry of Treasury.
- Lead annual fixed asset inventory counts, ensuring accurate asset records.
- Administer and optimize the ERP system’s Accounts Payable and Fixed Assets modules, including initiatives for automation.
Financial Control & Compliance:
- Ensure accurate expense coding, timely month-end closings, and adherence to compliance regulations.
