BUDGET OFFICER

 

Central University, a Chartered Christian University invites applications from qualified persons

for appointment as Assistant Registrar (Budget Officer)

General Functions

Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer (CFO), the Assistant Registrar in charge of budget will

perform the following:

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

1. Ensure efficient coordination of various Schools/Faculties/Directorates, and designated

accounts by implementing budgeting systems and financial records which are compatible

with the University's accounting and reporting systems.

2. Interpret University financial reports and advise the cost center heads financial decisions by

providing accurate information on the financial status of individual accounts and the cost

center as a whole.

3. Assist in annual budgeting and financial planning by providing allocation and expense

projections.

4. Ensure the financial integrity of designated budgets by monitoring balances and

expenditures.

5. Provide assistance by collecting, organizing, and analyzing financial and other statistical

data for the preparation of financial and non-financial reports, establishing reporting

deadlines for cost center staff, providing data for these reports, and utilizing the university

systems to assist with financial management responsibilities.

6. Coordinate budgetary and other statistical data with other University offices, as directed.
7. Serve as liaison between the cost centers and the finance directorate on financial matters

such as budget submission and clarification of financial and budgetary policies and

procedures.

8. Assist in the development of the annual salary increase matrix to determine annual salary

increases based on performance and equity.

9. Contribute to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and

development of skills to engage with those of others.

10. Contribute to the overall success of the cost center by performing all other essential duties

and responsibilities as assigned, maintaining high levels of accuracy, maintaining a

Human Resource Management

Directorate

professional demeanor and appropriate levels of confidentiality, and providing excellent

customer service.

Qualifications/Experience:

Applicants seeking appointment must have:

 Second Degree in Accounting/Finance from a reputable institution

 Possession of part two (2) of any of the Professional Chartered Accounting Programmes

(ICAG, CIMA, ACCA, etc) will be an added advantage.

 A minimum of three (3) years post qualification experience in an accounting or

budgetary position with a reputable institution

Essential Skills, knowledge and Abilities:

1. proficient in spreadsheets and financial modeling
2. ability to initiate and follow through with work and meet deadlines with minimum

supervision

1. good interpersonal, communication, organizational and administrative skills
2. a high of level of numeracy, data analysis, eye for details and report writing skills