Budgeting & Reporting Manager

Reports To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Department: Finance

Job Objective:

• Support the CFO in leading the company’s budgeting, reporting, and financial compliance functions.
• Oversee the receivables’ function, ensuring timely collections and accurate financial records.
• Act as a backup for key finance functions and provide leadership to the finance team as required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the annual budgeting cycle (pre- and post-budgeting), including all monthly and quarterly updates. Monitor daily purchase requisitions to ensure proper budgetary controls.
• Prepare and analyse Budget vs. Actual reports, providing justifications for deviations and KPIs performance.
• Manage and execute management reporting processes, ensuring the timely and accurate submission of financial summaries and detailed statements.
• Oversee the Accounts Receivable function:
  • Monitor collection status,
  • Follow up with the team,
  • Organize collection meetings,
  • Attend SCC meetings, and
  • Ensure timely approvals and follow-up actions.
• Ensure financial compliance with applicable regulations, internal policies, accounting manuals, and maintain the chart of accounts.
• Coordinate financial closing activities and budget submissions to meet all internal and external deadlines.
• Participate in internal audits, review and update financial policies and procedures in alignment with IFRS and business needs.
• Act as a backup for senior managers in audit-related functions and VAT compliance matters.
• Support other financial management duties as assigned by the CFO and work closely with senior finance staff to ensure accuracy and timeliness across the department.
• Coach and mentor junior team members, contributing to their technical and professional development.
• Contribute to automation initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce manual processes within the finance function.
• Ensure compliance with the company’s Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Professional certification: CA / ACCA / CPA.
• Certification in IFRS is required.

Experience:

• 5–10 years of progressive experience in budgeting, reporting, and compliance, preferably within the real estate or construction sectors.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and financial systems.
• Strong experience in financial reporting and analysis.

Key Competencies:

1. Results Orientation
2. Team Collaboration
3. Professional Integrity
4. Effective Communication
5. Planning and Organizing
6. Strategic Thinking
7. Mentoring and Coaching
8. Analytical and Decision-Making Skills