Manager Budgeting and Reporting.1010114

The Manager, Budgeting and Reporting is responsible for managing the University budget development
and monitoring implementation, while ensuring availability of accurate and effective financial data and
information to produce timely report for management and stakeholders.
Strategic Responsibilities:
Contribute to the development of the Department's strategy, as well as annual business plans.
• Contribute to the development of the Department's policies and procedures, in line with the overall
business objectives of the University, ensuring they promote leading practices and excellence.
• Contribute to the development and management of the Department’s budgets and report back on a
timely basis to ensure that divergences are addressed promptly.
Operational Responsibilities:
• Review and monitor the annual University budget in multi-year projections, to ensure that all
revenues and expenditures are carried out in accordance with the approved budget includes detecting
any discrepancies, deviations and takes necessary rectifications accordingly.
• Manage annual budget planning activities by communicating budget preparation guidelines to all
departments in the University.
• Communicate budget guidelines and instructions to the departments includes provision of budget
development training. Also prepares financial analysis of revenues and expenditures includes
participation in the development and enhancement of financial reporting tools.
• Manage and review the consolidation of all the University budgets in compliance with approved
guidelines; prepare consolidated budget to be presented to the University's Directors and management
for internal approval.
• Communicate the final approved budget to all budget owners internally and monitor actual spending.
• Manage all University’s budget transfers required during the budget year according to approved
policies and procedures.
• Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly and yearly variance reports between actual and
budgeted figures.
• Manage the preparation and submission of analytical reports for management.
• Establish and maintain relationships with financial institutions and banks to smooth financial
operations in handling financial affairs.
• Manage the preparation and submission of analytical reports for management.
Develop and implement robust internal control framework for budgeting and management reporting.
• Ensure proper documentation & supporting information for financial transactions.
• Ensure integrity of financial systems and processes, management reports and research costing system
for University and stakeholders.
• Responsible for projects that are essential for ensuring that the department achieves its strategic
goals and ensures its alignment to the strategic objectives.
• Ensure adherence to the University's information security policies and procedures, and report
breaches or other security risks accordingly.
• Ensure coordination with other departments to facilitate the accomplishment of tasks and
responsibilities, as and when needed.
• Perform any other tasks assigned by Line Manager.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
• Provide coaching, guidance and mentoring as required to enhance the internal capabilities of the
team and ensure the achievement of established objectives and plans.
• Recommend appropriate training courses as per the pre-determined training needs, evaluate their
effectiveness, and monitor their results.
• Carry out performance appraisals for subordinates according to planned schedules and recommend
necessary actions as per the applied practices.
• Conduct periodic meetings with subordinates to ensure that priorities are clear and workflow is
running smoothly.
• Follow-up on employees' administrative affairs such as vacations, leaves and other administrative and
related affairs.