As a Deputy Manager in Budgeting & Reporting, you will play a pivotal role in managing financial reporting, analysis, budgeting, and fixed assets accounting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute month-end accruals and adjustments.
• Assist in generating reports, including half-yearly and annual supplementary packs.
• Create variance analysis reports, comparing actual results with budget and prior periods.
• Ensure prudent monitoring of expenses and cost flows to prevent excessive spending.
• Regularly assess departmental expenses to identify any unanticipated outlays.
• Collaborate with various departments to collect and consolidate budgetary and forecast data while adhering to regional deadlines.
• Analyze budget and forecast data against trends and business assumptions.
• Prepare profit and loss statements by tariff to evaluate profitability across different service categories.
• Maintain an updated fixed assets register, ensuring accurate reconciliation and depreciation calculations with the ledger.
• Coordinate with both internal and external auditors for annual statutory and regulatory audits, as well as other assigned tasks.
• Contribute to the preparation of board financials and conduct half-yearly balance sheet analytics.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Qualified CA (Chartered Accountant) or part-qualified CA.
• A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience.
• Prior budgeting-related experience within a Big 4 audit firm.
• Thorough expertise in budgeting, accounting, audit, and internal controls.
• Strong interpersonal skills, negotiation abilities, and conflict-resolution capabilities.
• Proficiency in working independently and as a collaborative team member.
• Effective communication skills and sound decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to thrive in high-pressure situations and meet deadlines consistently.
• Exceptional planning and organizational skills, coupled with a client-centric attitude.