Job Overview:
The Budgeting & Reporting Manager develops and manages budgets prepares financial reports and provides strategic financial insights to support organizational decision-making. This role ensures financial compliance drives process improvements and leads critical financial cycles.
Key Responsibilities:
Budgeting & Forecasting:
- Lead annual budgeting (pre/post) quarterly updates and daily expenditure monitoring.
- Develop budgets with cross-departmental input and maintain forecasting tools.
- Perform Budget vs. Actual analysis with variance justifications and KPI reporting.
Financial Reporting & Analysis:
- Prepare monthly management accounts financial statements and variance reports.
- Deliver actionable insights and presentations to senior management/stakeholders.
- Ensure accuracy and deadlines for all financial reporting.
Compliance & Controls:
- Ensure adherence to IFRS financial regulations and company policies.
- Maintain Chart of Accounts and update accounting manuals/procedures.
- Coordinate financial closures audits and implement audit recommendations.
- Support VAT compliance and act as backup for audit tasks.
Operations & Leadership:
- Manage receivables: oversee collections and relevant meetings.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance financial processes.
- Mentor junior staff and drive automation initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with Health Safety and Environmental (HSE) policies.
- Support CFO on ad-hoc assignments and finance team deliverables.
Qualifications & Experience:
Essential:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting/Finance.
- Professional certification (CA ACCA CPA or CIMA).
- 712 years experience in budgeting reporting and financial analysis.
- Expertise in Microsoft Excel financial software and IFRS.
- Background in Real Estate Construction or related industries.
Skills:
- Strategic Focus & Decision Making
- Analytical & Problem-Solving
- Planning Organizing & Results-Driven
- Communication & Interpersonal
- Team Leadership & Coaching
- Integrity & Compliance