Budgeting & Reporting Specialist

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 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.