Budgeting Manager

Roles and responsibilities

Manage all related activities to financial planning, analysis and reporting activitiesfor JCSA, maintaining financial statements in accordance with the international standards, and developing short and long-term financial projections and forecasts as well as all related activities to development & preparation financial budgets across JCSA (e.g Annual Budgets) in coordination with directorates’ heads in order to provide them with the needed funds to perform their operational and strategic plans. Work collaboratively with other functions to group the efforts of the teams towards the achievement of JCSA’s strategic objectives.

Primary Roles and Responsibilities

Organizational Strategy

Contribute to the development of the strategic and

operational plan and manage the implementation of activities.

Continuously monitor the performance of team

members to ensure performance deviations are identified in a timely manner, and

actions are implemented to meet performance targets.

Operational

Develop the Financial Planning and Reporting plan, ensure

its alignment with the directorate’s strategy, and manage its implementation.

Supervise the financial planning, analysis and reporting activities to

ensure their effectiveness and efficiency.

Manage the annual budgeting exercise in coordination with all

directorates to determine the funds required to cover the projected

expenditures for the year, and alignment with JCSA’s strategic and operational

plans.

Manage reconciliation of accounts, including recording of

journal entries, accruals, and adjustments.

Manage the development and implementation of a cost control approach

aimed at ensuring the adherence to laws and regulations, and leading financial

standards.

Manage budget periodic reviews to identify

variances between forecast and actual budgets , and highlight justification in

coordination with related functions

Monitor and analyze total-project cost forecasts and coordinate with the

team to manage and update cash flow projections.

Maintain the internal control procedures related to

financial information systems, and suggest efficiency improvements where required.

Prepare and review a wide range of reports providing financial analysis,

insight and recommendations, including budget variance reports, periodic

reports focusing on financial reporting.

Supervise and facilitate external and internal audit

requirements including ensuring proper and timely disposition of process or

system improvement recommendations.

Recommend actions to management to improve financial status

based on the results of financial analysis.

Ensure the implementation of international accounting

standards.

Ensure the completion of activities on time, within budget

and with quality.

Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best

practices in the financial planning and reporting field, and provide advice to improve work outcomes activities.

Policies, Procedures and Guidelines

Provide input to support the development of the directorate's

systems, policies, processes, and procedures.

Ensure team members’ compliance and adherence

with all policies, processes, standard operating procedures so that work is

carried out in a controlled and consistent manner

Management Reporting

Report to the director on the progress of activities against

the annual business plans, opportunities, challenges and issues faced,

mitigations taken, etc. as required, to make an informed decision.

Propose recommendations/alternatives basis

analysis to senior-level management and provide direction on areas needing

additional research or improvement.

Desired candidate profile

Work hand in hand with the direct reports to develop their

personal development plans.

Conduct and review performance appraisals for direct reports

to identify areas of development and areas of strength.

Identify the workforce, recruitment, training and

development needs to ensure the availability and readiness of competent,

qualified and highly motivated staff.

Contribute to fostering an inclusive workplace where

diversity and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the

vision and mission of JCSA.

Help in building a learning organization that will continue

to grow, flourish and enhance the skills and abilities of employees.

Create an environment that facilitates healthy

relationships among all team members.

Other Related Assignments

Perform other related duties or assignments as directed.

Conduct business in an ethical and professional

manner and uphold and adhere to JCSA’s policies and procedures

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or any other relevant field

Professional Certification is a plus (e.g. CPA,CMA)

Required Years of Experience

Minimum of 7-10 years of experience, 2 years of which are in managerial role