Budget Specialist

EMPLOYEE JOB DESCRIPTION JOB PURPOSE To support the planning, preparation, monitoring, and control of ADC s annual budget and financial forecasts, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives, financial policies, and regulatory requirements. This role ensures accurate budgeting, variance analysis, and cost control to support effective financial decision-making KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Description Budget Planning & Preparation Coordinate with departments to prepare the annual budget and periodic forecasts Consolidate departmental budgets into the overall company budget Ensure alignment of budget submissions with strategic objectives Budget Monitoring & Control Monitor actual performance against approved budgets and identify variances Analyze budget deviations and provide recommendations for corrective actions Ensure adherence to approved budget limits and cost control measures Financial Analysis & Reporting Prepare periodic budget reports, forecasts, and variance analysis Support management with financial insights for decision-making Develop financial models and scenarios to support planning activities Evaluate investment opportunities and capital expenditures proposals Any ADHOC tasks as on required by the line manager Coordination & Collaboration Liaise with department heads to ensure accurate budget inputs and updates Coordinate with Accounting, Treasury, and Procurement teams for financial data alignment Support internal and external audit requirements related to budgeting Systems & Process Management Support the implementation and enhancement of budgeting systems and tools Ensure accuracy and integrity of data within budgeting systems Continuous Improvement Identify opportunities to improve budgeting processes and reporting efficiency. Recommend best practices in budgeting and financial planning Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures Ensure compliance with finance policies, procedures, and internal controls Quality, Health, Safety, & Environment Ensure compliance to all relevant quality, health, safety and environmental management procedures and controls in all general ledger accounting activities to guarantee employee safety, compliance, delivery of high quality products/ service and a responsible environmental attitude QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS Minimum Qualifications Bachelor s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or equivalent Preferably professional certification (e.g., CMA, CIMA, ACCA, MBA Finance) Minimum Experience 6 years of relevant experience in accounting or similar work Skills Strong knowledge of budgeting and financial planning processes Financial modeling and analytical skills Proficiency in ERP systems and Excel Understanding of cost control and variance analysis Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Attention to detail and problem-solving ability