Analyst - Budgeting

Management

• Manage MIS portfolio of the general accounting and reporting, ensuring effective coordination with internal stakeholders for financial information and the performance of the section.
• Ensure compliance with GCAA financial policies, procedures, and relevant statutory and regulatory requirements in all assigned tasks.

GCAA Budget

• Assist in the preparation, consolidation, and monitoring of annual and long-term Capital, Operating, and Revenue budgets in coordination with End User departments, ensuring adherence to requisite guidelines, time targets, and strategic plan alignment.
• Support the review of departmental budget submissions, participate in budget meetings with department/section heads, and contribute to finalizing figures for submission to management and the Board.
• Monitor budget implementation to ensure effective budgetary control over approved allocations, identifying variances and recommending corrective actions where required.
• Provide financial insights to management to support informed decision-making and performance improvement opportunities.
• Ensure budget processes are conducted in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, tax requirements, and GCAA policies.

Financial Statements & Reports

• Review budget codes in coordination with all departments and sectors to ensure accurate data capture in ERP system.
• Assist in the preparation and communication of financial statements relevant to the sector’s activities in line with GCAA’s accounting policies, chart of accounts and related accounting principles and practices.
• Prepare timely and accurate departmental reports of GCAA to meet internal, external, and regulatory requirements.
• Support internal, external, and regulatory audit processes by preparing required data, reconciliations, and justifications in a timely and accurate manner.
• Utilize financial and reporting systems that enable management to make timely and informed decisions

Policies, Systems, Processes and Procedures

• Identify and recommend improvements to departmental policies and processes to enhance efficiency and compliance.
• Assist in implementing approved policies, procedures, and controls covering Budgeting and MIS functions.
• Conduct awareness sessions for stakeholders on updates to financial policies and procedures.

Finance Systems

• Utilize the ERP system effectively for budgeting and reporting.
• Identify and recommend improvements or customizations to the system to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and usability

Compliance, Risk & Procurement Linkages

• Assist in identifying and reporting potential financial risks in coordination with the Enterprise Risk and Business Continuity Section.
• Provide budgetary input and financial analysis during key procurement stages to ensure cost-effectiveness and adherence to approved budgets.
• Ensure financial activities are in compliance with statutory requirements, including tax laws and other applicable regulations.

Health, Safety and Environment within GCAA

• Comply with all relevant safety, quality and environmental management procedures and controls to guarantee employee safety, legislative compliance, delivery of high-quality service and a responsible environmental attitude as per IMS available standards

Other Tasks/ Accountability

• Perform additional tasks relevant to the role / area of expertise as requested by the management to be able to achieve the objectives/commitments

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor degree in Finance / Accounting with minimum 2 years’ experience in a relevant position.