Budgeting Assistant (12 months Fixed-term Contract)

Dis-Chem; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-related salary

Medical aid

Provident fund

Staff account

Job summary

Dis-Chem Pharmacies in Midrand is seeking a Budgeting Assistant to join the Finance team. The role focuses on providing administrative and financial support in budget preparation, monitoring, and reporting, ensuring accurate maintenance of budget information and timely variance analysis.

The ideal candidate will have 1–2 years of finance-related experience, a Diploma or Degree in Accounting, and strong Excel and administration skills to support budget processes and reporting activities.

Qualifications

• Matric or equivalent Senior Certificate.
• Diploma or Degree in Accounting.
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in finance, budgeting, accounting administration or a related environment.
• Experience with financial systems and spreadsheets.
• Strong administration skills and attention to detail with strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Budget Preparation: Capture and maintain approved budget information on relevant financial systems within defined timelines.
• Ensure budget changes are tracked and updated timeously.
• Ensure budget information is accurate, complete and maintained per financial procedures.
• Financial Reporting and Administration: Extract and prepare regular budget monitoring reports as per reporting requirements.
• Perform basic variance analysis and investigate discrepancies; escalate large variances to management.
• Maintain accurate records and supporting documentation; ensure filing for audit purposes.
• Respond to routine budget and expenditure queries.

Skills

Excel

Administration

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Matric or Senior Certificate

Diploma or Degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

BI

Job description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies in Midrand has an opportunity available for a Budgeting Assistant to join the Finance team. The main purpose of the role is to provide administrative and financial support in the preparation, monitoring and reporting of budgets. The role ensures accurate maintenance of budget information, monitoring of variances and assistance in preparation of financial reports.

Minimum Requirements

Essential:

• Matric or equivalent Senior Certificate
• Diploma or Degree in Accounting
• Minimum 1 - 2 years of experience in finance, budgeting, accounting administration or a related environment
• Experience working with financial systems and spreadsheets
• Strong administration skills and attention to detail with strong excel skills

Advantageous:

• Experience with budget monitoring and financial reporting

Roles & Responsibilities

Budget Preparation:

• Capture and maintain approved budget information on relevant financial systems within the defined timelines.
• Ensure budget changes are tracked and accurately updated timeously.
• Ensure budget information is accurate, complete and maintained in accordance with financial procedures.

Financial Reporting and Administration:

• Extract and prepare regular budget monitoring reports as per reporting requirements.
• Perform basic variance analysis and investigate discrepancies and elevate large variances to management.
• Maintain accurate records and supporting documentation.
• Ensure documentation is appropriately filed and readily accessible for audit purposes.
• Respond to routine budget and expenditure queries.

Competencies

• Knowledge of accounting principles
• Good Microsoft Office Skill, SAP, BI and automation skills
• Cognitive skills
• Business acumen
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Quality orientation
• Self-management skills

Special conditions of employment

• South African citizen
• MIE, clear criminal and credit
• Driver’s license and/or own reliable transport

Remuneration and benefits

• Market-related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.