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Fixed Assets Administrator

Job Category:Corporate Services - Finance Section
Position Title:Fixed Assets Administrator
Type of Contract:Nationally Recruited Staff
Location:Mexico
Desired Skills:
Description:
We are seeking a dynamic, innovative, self-motivated, and service-orientated professional for the position of Fixed Assets Administrator in the Corporate Services Program – Finance.

The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, known by its Spanish acronym, CIMMYT®, is a not-for-profit research and training organization with partners in over 100 countries. Please refer to our website for more information:www.cimmyt.org  
The position will be based at CIMMYT’s Main Campus (located 45 km northeast of Mexico City, Mexico).
Specific responsibilities of this position will include: 
  • Record all Fixed Asset purchases (both of CIMMYT HQ and of Experimental Stations and Regional Offices) in A/X Dynamics. This includes responsibility for all activations, deactivations and transfers of Fixed Assets in A/X Dynamics.
  • Integrate various analysis and reports related to Fixed Assets of CIMMYT.
  • Be responsible for works in progress.
  • Lead on all projects related to Fixed Assets.
  • Effect all accounting entries related to Fixed Asset depreciation.
  • Coordination of end of month processes related to Fixed Assets in CIMMYT systems.
  • Be responsible for the Fixed Assets module in A/X Dynamics.
  • Control all document files related to property and ownership of Fixed Assets.
  • Monthly reporting of the following issues related to Fixed Assets:
    • Activations, deactivations and/or amendments to Fixed Assets in A/X Dynamics and other databases.
    • Integration of MOI of Fixed Assets and reconciliation against accounting balances.
    • Integration of Depreciation of Fixed Assets and reconciliation against accounting balances.
    • Integration and reconciliation of accounts against Fixed Asset sale accounts.
    • Integration of consolidated financial reporting related to Fixed Assets.
  • Capitalization of corporate investment projects.
  • Conduction of physical stock takes of Fixed Assets both in CIMMYT and in Experimental Stations and Regional Offices.
  • Internal process improvement, including re-engineering and analysis of system transactions as required.
  • Implementation of action plans and improvement recommendations.
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
 We are seeking candidates with the following qualification, skills and attitudes:
  •  BA/BS in Accounting, Administration or Related Area.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in areas related to Asset and Inventory Management.
  • Good working knowledge and adherence to IFRS.
  • Advanced level of English.
  • Excellent analytical thinking, teamwork, ability to work under pressure, orientation towards results, problem solving skills and customer service orientation.
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 Insurance and Medical Insurance, Supermarket Coupons, Savings Fund, Social Mexican Benefits (IMSS, SAR / Infonavit).  
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.
To apply for this position, click on the "Apply to Job" button or please email cover letter and CV no later than Monday, 10 June, 2013 to Human Resources, CIMMYT (Email: nrsrecruitment@cgiar.org / Please indicate Position Reference number:N13216 in the header of your email).
For further information on the selection process, please contact Guillermo Flores, Staffing Specialist, at g.flores@cgiar.org
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.