Budgeting & Cost Control Specialist

Job Purpose

To support the budgeting and cost-control activities by assisting in budget preparation, monitoring actual expenses against approved budgets, preparing reports, and ensuring accurate financial data is maintained.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
• Collect and consolidate budget requirements from relevant departments.
• Monitor actual revenue and expenses against approved budgets.
• Support the preparation of budget variance analysis and highlight significant deviations.
• Assist in monitoring CAPEX budgets and expenditures.
• Prepare periodic budget, cost-control, and performance reports.
• Maintain accurate budget data and supporting documents within Oracle or other ERP systems.
• Support management reporting and ad hoc financial analysis as required.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to follow up on budget-related information.
• Ensure compliance with approved budgets, financial policies, and internal procedures.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in budgeting, accounting, financial analysis, cost control, or management reporting.
• Fresh graduates with relevant internship or cooperative training experience may be considered.
• Basic understanding of budgeting cycles, expense monitoring, CAPEX, and variance analysis.
• Familiarity with Oracle or other ERP systems is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Good communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Experience in banking, fintech, or retail is preferred but not required.