Nature of work
The Budget manager is responsible for contents of job profile such as: job purpose, fundamental resbonsibilities and tasks and related documents of Budget manager.The Budget Manager also has to ensure operational and strategic direction and accountability; links unit operations to strategic objectives; exercises authority for unit policy and procedures and operational decisions for departments;having the influence upon organizational and community relations to develop and achieve strategic goals and manage customer relations.
Basic functions of Budget manager could be summarized in the following :
Interpret budget directives and establish policies for carrying out directives.
Compile and analyze accounting records and other data to determine the financial resources required to implement a program.
Testify before examining and fund-granting authorities, clarifying and promoting the proposed budgets.
Analyze monthly department budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls.
Direct the preparation of regular and special budget reports.
Consult with managers to ensure that budget adjustments are made in accordance with program changes.
Environment of work
Budget manager Frequently handles emergency or crisis situations where he/she should be ready to reply interruptions, and multiple calls and inquiries. Further, they should be prapered for quite workload becouse noise isn’t allowed at work.Budget manager usually works standard office hours, although weekend work or overtime may be required at certain times of the year. Busy periods may occur when processing end-of-month accounts and at the beginning and end of the financial year.
Work is mainly office-based. Work environment and conditions vary according to the employer.
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Interpret budget directives and establish policies for carrying out directives.
Compile and analyze accounting records and other data to determine the financial resources required to implement a program.
Testify before examining and fund-granting authorities, clarifying and promoting the proposed budgets.
Analyze monthly department budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls.
Direct the preparation of regular and special budget reports.
Consult with managers to ensure that budget adjustments are made in accordance with program changes.
Professional life
For those who don’t have a desire in working as a budget manager ,i’d like to offer them an advice to take the courage to inter such a field (Employment of budget manager) since it’s expected to have a promising future during next years in Syria, about as fast as the average for all occupations.Budget manager as a profession is getting more complex as more types of data and statistical techniques become available. The greater complexity of the job and its expanding job duties might expect a need for more budget mangers.
The average monthly salary of budget managers is 75000 SYP.
Getting the job
For accessing the job candidates need bachelor's degree in finance; accounting; business, judicial or public administration; or related field and five years of experience in budgeting or general finance analyst work would be propably enough to inter this work moreover ;you need to be familiar with the following :. knowledge of accounting principles and practices
in-depth knowledge and experience of calculation and processing
managerial/supervisory experience
knowledge of applicable local, state and federal rules and laws
solid financial acumen
Skills
Candidates will need to show evidence of the following: commercial and business awareness;
excellent communication skills;
an analytical approach to work;
high numeracy and sound technical skills;
problem-solving skills and initiative;
strong attention to detail and an investigative nature;
good time management skills and the ability to prioritise;
the ability to work as part of a team and to build strong working relationships;
the ability to make quick but rational decisions;
the potential to lead and motivate others;
Sources and references
for more detailed info about this profession he/she can browse those web pages online : budgetmanager.org, Resources & advices for budget managers
www.humanresources.hrvinet.com
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strong attention to detail and an investigative nature;
good time management skills and the ability to prioritise;
the ability to work as part of a team and to build strong working relationships;
the ability to make quick but rational decisions;
the potential to lead and motivate others;
Summary
The Budget Manager proactively leads employees and supports diversity through hiring, retention, and promotional activities; ensures established standards of continuous quality improvement are met; and provides leadership for outstanding customer service at all levels of the organization.He/she defines goals for future organizational performance and decides on the tasks and use of resources needed to attain them;moreover, communicates goals to employees throughout the unit or organization.