Budget Analyst

Primary purpose of job Review and finalize the Operating Expenditure and Recoveries Income Budget for QatarEnergy. Monitor actual expenditure against budget and finalizes periodic reports to Management. Principal AccountabilitiesPerform detailed review of the Work Program & Budget and participates in budget review meetings for the timely finalization of Directorates/Corporate Departments annual budget.Perform detailed review of the Supplementary Budget, Budget Revisions and Budget Transfers for the timely approval of operating expenditure and recoveries income budget.Provide the required schedules, inputs and analysis for the Budget Book, Management Reports and Management presentations.Verify that expenditures are classified into the appropriate category (operating and capital expenditures) in accordance with QatarEnergy’s guidelines and procedures and relevant accounting standards.Review the actual cost against budget on a periodic basis and finalize quarterly cost variance report on key variances.Participate in monthly performance review meetings with Operations in coordination with Directorate of Strategic Planning and Policy and assists in preparing report for Corporate Leadership Team.Perform in depth review and due diligence about budget submissions and ensure that Departments/Directorates budget is maintained at an optimal level.Provide required information and clarification to State/External/Internal Auditors and takes necessary action to implement agreed recommendations on a timely basis. Education, Experience & SkillsBachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance with Professional Qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CPA, CMA, CIMA etc. is mandatory.8+ years of relevant work experience including Budgeting, Planning, Costing Management Accounting and Reporting, functions preferably in Oil and Gas Industry.Good interpersonal, problem solving, analytical, communication and presentation skills with knowledge of financial standards and models.Expertise in Microsoft applications and good working experience in integrated database system is essential. SAP knowledge is essential.