The Budget & Financial Analyst assists in managing Egbin’s budget preparation and monitoring process, including the preparation of relevant reports to support Management’s decision-making.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Assist in circulating the annual business planning guidelines and provide assistance to other budget holders during the planning process in conjunction with the performance and planning unit.
Develop a consolidated budget pack for review and approval by the Management Account & Budget Manager
Monitor approved budget allocations, revenue, and expenditure and highlight variances for the attention of the Head, Management Account & Budget
Carry out primary review and validation of budget data presented by various units and or highlight major inconsistencies/shortcomings.
Carry out initial review & analysis for consistency of data, validation with other operational information and present to the head of the section.
Ensure the reporting of the monthly financial performance of each unit and business generating centres (BGCs)
Carry out variance analysis of major performance parameters with that of budget forecasts, and highlight underlying business/operational causes of variation
Carry out studies and research of relevant authoritative sources of macroeconomic data to gather basic information on budgetary assumptions.
Prepare first drafts of relevant periodic and/ or ad hoc reports.
Assist in generating monthly management accounts, business performance statements, noting major deviations from budget, and risk areas.
Participate in the analysis of operational results and proffer recommendations to management.
Obtain key insights on industry (competitors) and economic analysis, and recommend areas of improvement (If any).
Provide analytic insight using trend analysis on key operational performance and accounting indices.
Prepares draft financial forecast to aid business decision-making.
Prepare monthly financial investment analysis and suggest best alternatives for fund based on economic performance.
Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Budget, Planning and Business Performance.
Implement data protection policies and practices of Egbin Power Plc.
Ensure compliance with the NDPR and other data protection laws, and data protection policies.
Undertake Data Protection Impact Assessment as applicable to curb the risk during data processing operations.
Ensure awareness, understanding and application of QHSE policy and application of departmental objectives.
Ensure awareness of the Integrated Management System (ISO 9001:2015, 14001:2015 &45001:2018) and implications of not conforming with the requirements.
Understand and identify hazards, risks, environmental aspect and Impact as it is related to their jobs.
Education and Work Experience
Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Accounting, Finance, Economics or any other related discipline.
Candidates must possess an ACA qualification. Additional certifications such as CIMA, CPA, or ACCA are an added advantage.
Three (3) to seven (7) years’ experience with at least two (2) years in Budget and Planning or similar field.
Skills and Competencies
Good understanding of trends, challenges, opportunities, regulations and legislations relating to the power sector.
Good understanding of micro and macroeconomic indices and their impact on the business.
Advance financial and accounting knowledge, including understanding of IFRS, finance best practices and other applicable reporting and accounting standards.
Working knowledge of accounting packages and systems, including a standard ERP software.
Very sound business acumen – financial and commercial knowledge.
Good report writing and presentation skills.
Ability to extract, manipulate and analyze large volumes of data and strong problem-solving skills
Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
High sense of responsibility, accountability and dependability
Good oral and written communication skills
Good problem-solving skills.
High ethical standards and integrity.
Proficiency in the use of MS Office tools.
Sahara Group is a leading international energy and infrastructure conglomerate with operations in over 42 countries across Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. Sahara is making a difference responsibly as a dynamic leader in various energy sub-sectors via its power (generation and distribution), downstream, midstream, and upstream businesses in key regional and global markets.
Sahara continues to explore new frontiers; creating innovative and sustainable ways of bringing energy to life responsibly through the unparalleled talent of the men and women who embody Sahara’s irrepressible spirit.
With over 5000 employees from multiple nationalities, Sahara is a uniquely diverse and inclusive organization committed to providing world-class energy solutions and promoting sustainable environmental, social, and good governance interventions across the globe.
Sahara has been at the vanguard of promoting global energy solutions in Africa, having metamorphosed from its initial focus on oil trading to an energy conglomerate renowned for championing capacity building and promoting global competitiveness in Africa’s energy sector.
Sahara continues to invest in technology, artificial intelligence, and human capital transformation as critical drivers of its systematic expansion to consolidate its status as an enterprise that creates value innovatively, responsibly, and sustainably.
Sahara’s social impact vehicle, the Sahara Group Foundation, is invested in empowering businesses one community at a time, through its unique EXTRAPRENEURSHIP model - leaving no one behind in the quest for global sustainable development.
