Senior Finance Analyst - Asia (Locally Recruited)

Description

CIMMYT is a cutting edge, non-profit, international organization dedicated to solving tomorrows 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.

For more information, visit cimmyt.org.

CIMMYT is looking for an outstanding, self-motivated, and result-oriented professional for the position of Senior Finance Analyst - Asia and to support the Regional Finance Manager in executing CIMMYTs regional finance oversight model across country offices within the assigned region. The role provides analytical, compliance monitoring, quality assurance, risk management, and coordination support to strengthen financial governance, internal controls, and financial performance oversight across country operations. Acting as a key member of the regional finance oversight function, the position supports the execution of finance reviews, compliance monitoring activities, risk assessments, corrective action tracking, and management reporting across multiple country offices.

The role works closely with Country Finance Managers, Country Finance Leads, Country Representatives, headquarters finance functions, and regional stakeholders to promote consistent application of institutional policies, improve financial visibility, strengthen control environments, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

The role does not have direct supervisory responsibility but is expected to influence, coordinate, and collaborate effectively across multiple countries and stakeholders.

The role will be based in New Delhi, India.

Requirements

Main Responsibilities

• Regional Finance Oversight & Monitoring
• Support the Regional Finance Manager in monitoring financial performance, compliance, and control effectiveness across country offices within the region.
• Review financial information, key performance indicators, and management reports to identify risks, trends, exceptions, and areas requiring management attention.
• Support implementation of regional finance oversight plans and monitoring activities.
• Assist in evaluating adherence to institutional finance policies, procedures, Delegation of Authority (DoA), and internal control requirements.
• Support monitoring of country office implementation of finance initiatives, policy changes, and institutional priorities.
• Compliance Reviews, Quality Assurance & Risk Management
• Perform risk-based finance reviews and compliance monitoring activities across country offices.
• Support reviews of financial transactions, reconciliations, supporting documentation, and key financial processes.
• Prepare review samples, testing populations, exception analyses, and working papers to support oversight activities.
• Identify policy deviations, control weaknesses, compliance risks, and areas requiring corrective action.
• Support regional risk assessments and monitoring of finance-related risks.
• Assist in strengthening financial governance, compliance practices, and internal control environments across the region.
• Audit & Corrective Action Coordination
• Support coordination of internal audits, external audits, finance reviews, and compliance assessments affecting country offices within the region.
• Maintain tracking of audit findings, review observations, risk mitigation activities, and corrective action plans.
• Monitor progress of remediation activities and follow up with country offices regarding outstanding actions.
• Support reporting of audit observations, risk trends, and implementation status to Regional Finance Managers and relevant stakeholders.
• Assist in identifying recurring issues and opportunities for process and control improvements.
• Financial Analysis, Reporting & Data Quality Monitoring
• Prepare regional finance dashboards, scorecards, monitoring reports, and management information.
• Perform financial analysis and trend reviews to support regional oversight and decision-making.
• Analyze financial data quality, reporting accuracy, compliance indicators, and operational performance metrics.
• Support development and maintenance of regional reporting tools, monitoring frameworks, and analytical models.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and supporting analyses for regional finance reviews and leadership discussions.
• Country Office Coordination & Stakeholder Support
• Coordinate information requests, review activities, follow-up actions, and reporting requirements between country offices, headquarters finance teams, and Regional Finance Managers.
• Support implementation of finance transformation initiatives, process improvements, and system enhancements across the region.
• Assist in communicating finance guidance, best practices, and oversight expectations to country finance teams.
• Support regional finance meetings, workshops, training sessions, and knowledge-sharing activities.
• Build collaborative relationships with country finance teams and key stakeholders across the region.
• Support country Finance teams in operational and financial analysis in hosting services, intercompany transactions, and accounts receivable transactions, where applicable.
• First line of support on SOPs and D365-finance module questions.
• Ad-hoc temporary backstopping for country Finance team members.
• Continuous Improvement & Regional Governance Support
• Support standardization of finance monitoring, reporting, and review methodologies across country offices.
• Contribute to development of monitoring tools, review programs, templates, and working paper standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, transparency, and effectiveness of regional finance oversight activities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at strengthening financial governance, compliance monitoring, and organizational performance.
• Promote a culture of accountability, compliance, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Educational & Professional Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Audit, or related field.
• Professional accounting or audit qualification preferred (CPA, ACCA, CA, CIA, CMA, CISA, or equivalent).
• Minimum 7–10 years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, audit, compliance, internal controls, risk management, or financial analysis.
• Strong understanding of financial controls, compliance frameworks, risk management, and governance principles.
• Experience supporting audits, compliance reviews, financial monitoring, or assurance-related activities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, reporting, and documentation skills.
• Experience working with ERP systems, financial reporting tools, dashboards, and data analytics solutions.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience analyzing large data sets.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power BI, or similar reporting and analytics tools is highly desirable.
• Experience in international organizations, CGIAR centers, NGOs, development organizations, or multi-country environments is highly desirable.
• Strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple countries, cultures, and organizational levels.

The position is for an initial fixed-term contract of 12 months, after which further employment is subject to performance and the continued availability of funds. CIMMYT offers an attractive remuneration package, with a range of benefits including health insurance.

Candidates must Apply Online for IN26272 Senior Finance Analyst - Asia. Screening and follow-up of applications will begin on June 29th 2026. Applications must include a CV with contact details (telephone and email address) of 3 work-related references along with the confirmation that Recruitment team can contact them) and a cover letter. Incomplete applications will not be taken into consideration.

This position is recruited locally. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the duty station country at the time of application. CIMMYT does not provide visa sponsorship or work permit support for locally recruited staff roles.

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

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.