Title:听Budget Officer听(Internal & External Candidates)
Department:听Finance Department
Opening Date: March 28, 2025
Closing Date:听April 2, 2025
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SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The Budget Officer will assist Director Budget in developing University budgets, budget analyses, budget proposals, revenue forecast, allocation of monies and fund monitoring. The duties shall include but听NOT听limited to managing the administrative, operating and capital budget of the university and other financial operations to include contract, subcontract agreements and memorandum of understanding in accordance with the policies and procedures of the University.
DETAILED LISTING OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
路听听听听听听Responsible for formulating budget projections for the University and monitoring revenue and expenditure.
路听听听听听听Conducts budget analysis and presentations to the Director Budget.
路听听听听听听Direct the preparation of regular and special budget reports for Management and External Auditors.
路听听听听听听Consult with managers to ensure that budget adjustments are made in accordance with program changes.
路听听听听听听Match appropriations for specific programs with appropriations for broader programs, including items for emergency funds.
路听听听听听听Provide advice and technical assistance with cost analysis, fiscal allocation, and budget preparation.
路听听听听听听Assure that financial operations are in compliance with the university budget policies and procedures.
路听听听听听听Assist in coordinating activities of personnel responsible for formulations, monitoring and presentation of cost centers budgets for controlling funds to implement University goals and objectives.
路听听听听听听Reviewing operational budgets periodically in order to analyze听trends affecting the听budget听needs.
路听听听听听听The Budget Officer shall also prepare financial projections, accounts analyses, budgeting, cost accounting, faculty and administrative staff salaries听increase analyses.
路听听听听听听Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations.
路听听听听听听Analyze budgeting and accounting reports for the purpose of maintaining expenditure controls.
路听听听听听听Analyze monthly department budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls.
路听听听听听听Summarize budgets and submit recommendations for the approval or disapproval of funds requests.
路听听听听听听Review operating budgets to analyze trends affecting budget needs.
路听听听听听听Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations.
路听听听听听听Perform cost-benefits analyses to compare operating programs, review financial requests, and explore alternative financing methods.
路听听听听听听Interpret budget directives and establish policies for carrying out directives.
路听听听听听听Compile and analyze accounting records and other data to determine the financial resources required to implement a program.
路听听听听听听Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements for the position:
路听听听听听听Bachelor鈥檚 degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; a professional certification (e.g., CPA, CMA) is a plus.
路听听听听听听Proven experience in budget preparation, financial analysis, and reporting, preferably in an educational or nonprofit environment.
路听听听听听听Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
路听听听听听听Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working collaboratively across departments.
路听听听听听听Proficiency in financial management software and Microsoft Excel.
路听听听听听听Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Description of Benefits:
路听听听听听听Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the University.
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Suitably qualified candidates should听听to apply before the closing date of this publication. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.听
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