About this role
Budgeting and Reporting Officer
The Dangote Group is one of the most diversified business conglomerates in Africa with a hard-earned reputation for excellent business practices and products' quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa. The Group's activities encompass:
Cement - Manufacturing / Importing Sugar - Manufacturing ... Budgeting and Reporting Officer
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND , Professional Certificate
- Experience 5 years
- Location Nigeria
- Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit
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.
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