Finance & Accounting

Reports To

Accounting Manager

Job Purpose

The Budget and Cost Controller is responsible for preparing, monitoring, and controlling the company's budget and financial performance.

The role focuses on analyzing actual results versus budget, identifying variances, and supporting management with clear financial reporting and cost analysis.

Key Responsibilities

Budget Preparation

Participate in preparing the annual budget for all departments

Coordinate with department managers to collect budget data

Ensure consistency and accuracy of budget assumptions

Maintain the budget structure and documentation

Budget Monitoring

Monitor actual performance against the approved budget

Track monthly budget utilization across departments

Identify and analyze budget variances

Financial Analysis & Reporting

Prepare periodic budget performance reports

Provide clear analysis explaining major variances

Support management discussions with structured financial information

Cost Monitoring

Monitor operational and overhead costs

Analyze cost trends and identify potential cost-saving opportunities

Support the development of a structured costing system

Financial Planning Support

Assist management in financial planning and forecasting

Provide financial analysis required for decision making

Support preparation of financial projections when required

Coordination

Coordinate with accounting team to ensure accuracy of financial data

Work closely with operations and production teams for cost monitoring

Ensure alignment between financial data and operational activities

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Not less than 7 years of experience in budgeting, financial analysis, or cost control

Strong knowledge of budgeting and financial reporting

Good understanding of costing concepts in operational environments

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Skills

Strong analytical and financial modeling skills

Attention to detail

Ability to interpret financial data clearly

Communication and coordination skills

Professional integrity

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Accuracy of budget preparation

Quality of variance analysis

Timeliness of budget monitoring reports

Effectiveness of financial insights provided to management