Senior Finance Analyst - Asia (Locally Recruited)

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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. 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 CIMMYT's 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. Main Responsibilities A. 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. B. 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. C. 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. D. 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. E. 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

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