The Budget Controller – Assistant Manager is responsible for leading and supervising the budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring strong financial governance, and supporting management with high-quality financial insights for strategic decision-making.

The role ensures alignment between financial planning and operational performance while maintaining strict financial control and discipline across the organization.

• Accountabilities:
• 1) Know-How Section
•  Lead and supervise the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes across all departments.
•  Consolidate, review, and challenge budget submissions to ensure alignment with strategic objectives and Annual Operating Plan (AOP) targets.
•  Support departments in budget preparation by providing guidelines, templates, and technical assistance.
•  Monitor actual performance against budget and generate detailed variance analysis reports.
•  Review and analyze financial data to detect trends and provide actionable recommendations.
•  Lead the preparation of financial plans, forecasts, and long-term strategic financial models.
•  Ensure compliance with internal controls and financial governance standards.
•  Prepare monthly budget utilization reports and highlight areas of risk or overspending.
•  Maintain accurate records of all budget submissions, approvals, and changes.
• 2) Problem-Solving Section
•  Identify and lead the analysis of budget variances, initiating corrective actions with department heads
•  Address budget-related issues across functions and support realignment with financial goals.
•  Reconcile discrepancies between operational activities and financial projections.
•  Recommend financial strategies and cost-saving initiatives to improve profitability.
•  Troubleshoot system or process bottlenecks affecting data accuracy or timeliness.
• 3) Accountability Section
•  Ensure budgets and forecasts are prepared, reviewed, and submitted within defined timelines.
•  Guarantee data integrity across all planning and reporting systems.
• Monitor spending and ensure adherence to approved budgets.
•  Support audit and compliance functions with complete, accurate, and well-documented records.