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

• Coordinate the preparation and consolidation of the annual staff cost budget, including salaries, allowances, and other staff related costs.
• Monitor staff costs against budget, analyze variances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual workforce cost reports.
• Prepare and analyze monthly HR OPEX reports.
• Provide cost projections and budget inputs for recruitment, promotions, salary reviews, and workforce planning.
• Reconcile payroll related expenses, accruals, and benefit provisions with Finance.
• Develop workforce cost forecasts and scenario analysis to support business planning.
• Ensure compliance with budget policies, financial controls, and reporting requirements.
• 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.