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Assistant Finance Analyst at International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT)
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Nairobi 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted 5 days ago (22 Oct 2026) Updated about 4 hours ago
How to Apply
Apply through the CIMMYT careers portal at jobs.workable.com.
Job Description
The assistant finance analyst supports financial reporting and analysis for partner and donor‑funded projects, preparing budgets, forecasts and variance analyses. Responsibilities include maintaining ERP data, producing ad‑hoc financial analyses and ensuring compliance with reporting requirements. Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with ERP systems such as Dynamics 365 are essential.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field
- • 1–2 years of finance or accounting experience, preferably with NGOs or donor‑funded projects
- • CPA Part II qualification is an advantage
- • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial analysis techniques
- • Experience with ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 is desirable
- • Strong communication and analytical skills
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Prepare and analyse financial statements and reports for partner projects
- • Support budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis activities
- • Assist with donor and partner financial reporting and compliance
- • Maintain and update ERP system (e.g., Dynamics 365) data as required
- • Perform ad‑hoc financial analysis using advanced Excel functions
- • Collaborate with senior finance staff and project teams