Budgeting and Reporting Officer

Job Title/ Position: Budgeting and Reporting Officer

Reports To:             Lead Compensation & Benefits

Location:                Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE
 

Job Summary

The role provides accurate, timely staff cost analytics and reports to support budget planning, cost control, and evidence-based workforce decisions.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Coordinate the preparation and consolidation of the annual staff cost budget, including salaries, allowances, and other staff related costs.

2. Monitor staff costs against budget, analyze variances, and recommend corrective actions.

3. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual workforce cost reports.

4. Prepare and analyze monthly HR OPEX reports.

5. Provide cost projections and budget inputs for recruitment, promotions, salary reviews, and workforce planning.

6. Reconcile payroll related expenses, accruals, and benefit provisions with Finance.

7. Develop workforce cost forecasts and scenario analysis to support business planning. 

8. Ensure compliance with budget policies, financial controls, and reporting requirements.

9. Support internal and external audits by providing required schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.

Key Requirements
Education and Work Experience

Bachelor's degree - Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field Professional certification (ICAN, ACCA, CIPM) is required.

Minimum of 5 years' relevant experience in budgeting, financial planning & analysis

Functional Competencies
Strong financial analysis and budgeting/forecasting skills.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (financial modeling, Pivot tables) Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
High attention to detail and numerical accuracy Analytical and problem-solving mindset