N-26-28 Treasury Analyst

The International Potato Center (CIP) is looking for a Treasury Analyst for the Finance Department. About CIP: CIP is part of the CGIAR global research partnership committed to transforming food, land, and water systems in a climate crisis. CIP’s mission is to develop and share science-based innovations in potato, sweetpotato, and other root and tuber crops. CIP partners with organizations in over 20 countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America to strengthen agri-food systems and provide economic, social, and nutritional benefits, especially for women and youth. We integrate social and biophysical sciences to address complex challenges in food and agriculture. For more information, please visit https://cipotato.org/about/. About the position: This position plays a key role in overseeing CIP’s treasury operations, ensuring effective liquidity management, timely execution of payments, accuracy of bank reconciliations, and compliance with financial and tax obligations. Actively contribute to process improvements, strengthening of internal controls, and the provision of reliable financial information for decision-making, in coordination with internal stakeholders and financial institutions. Key responsibilities: · Manage the execution of local and international payments, ensuring compliance with internal policies and approval workflows. · Monitor and administer institutional bank accounts, including analysis of balances and transactions. · Prepare and monitor cash flow forecasts to support effective liquidity management. · Monitor and organize banking transactions to ensure proper recording and processing. · Analyze and validate treasury transactions in the general ledger (GL), ensuring consistency with bank records. · Coordinate with banks and financial institutions for transaction processing and issue resolution. · Ensure compliance with tax obligations related to payments, in coordination with the accounting team. · Prepare treasury reports and support internal and external audits by providing required documentation and analysis. · Comply with applicable CIP health, safety, safeguarding, and administrative policies and procedures. Requirements What are we looking for? · Bachelor's degree in economics, finance, accounting or administration. · At least 5 years of professional experience in in treasury preferably in a non-profit environment. · Proficiency in MS Office, especially in Excel. · Experience in ensuring compliance with internal financial controls and donor-specific treasury requirements. · Strong knowledge of cash flow forecasting, liquidity management, and financial risk mitigation · Accounting software packages (ERP Preferable) · Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Spanish. At least solid intermediate level (A MUST - will be evaluated) · Experience or strong technical knowledge in areas such as not-for-profit accounting, IFRS application, budget development and management, financial analysis, auditing, and taxation will be highly valued. Specific Competencies: Analytical thinking Planning and Organization Communication Customer service Benefits Why should you consider this opportunity? · CIP is a global and reputable international organization that has a strong, state-of-the-art R&D background. · CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improving nutrition and well-being, and gender equity for poor people in roots, tubers farming and food systems in the developing world. · CIP is a member of the CGIAR, a global partnership that unites international organizations engaged in research about food security. CGIAR research aims to reduce rural poverty, increase food security, improve human health and nutrition, and sustainable management of natural resources. What are we offering? · 1-year contract with the possibility of renewal based on performance. · Excellent working environment. · Work in an equal and diverse workplace. This position WILL NOT have contact with children or vulnerable adults. We look forward to receiving applications from individuals with disabilities who are willing to contribute their talents and skills to our team. If you require specific accommodations for the selection process due to a disability, please do not hesitate to inform us. Learn more about CIP by accessing our web site at http://www.cipotato.org CIP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women and professionals from developing countries are particularly encouraged to apply.