Assistant Reporting, Planning & Forecasting Officer

The Assistant Reporting, Planning & Forecasting Officer is responsible for supporting business planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and performance analysis activities. The role ensures accurate reporting of financial and operational data, assists in the preparation of forecasts and budgets, and provides insights that support strategic decision-making and business performance improvement.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and business plans.
• Compile, analyze, and report on key business performance indicators.
• Prepare regular management reports and dashboards for decision-making.
• Support month-end reporting processes and variance analysis.
• Monitor actual performance against budgets and forecasts and highlight key variances.
• Assist in revenue, cost, and profitability analysis across business units.
• Collect, validate, and consolidate data from various departments for reporting purposes.
• Support the development and maintenance of forecasting and planning models.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of reports submitted to management.
• Participate in business planning initiatives and continuous process improvement activities.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Statistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of two (2) years' experience in reporting, financial analysis, planning, or forecasting.
• Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ZICA, or equivalent) will be an added advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.
• Experience with ERP systems and business intelligence tools will be an added advantage.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines.