Job ID
49209
Job Title
Budgeting and Cost Control Specialist
To work for
UCK Airports
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
Finances/Accountancy
Job Type
Full time
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
• Assist in preparing annual budgets in collaboration with senior management, department managers and the revenue and commercial departments of the company.
• Prepare monthly and annual budget realization reports (Budget vs. Actual).
• Support preparation of IFRS-based Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow budgets.
• Prepare monthly variance analysis reports with explanations for deviations.
• Verify budget submissions from major commercial tenants (e.g., Duty Free, F&B, Hotel Operators) in accordance with contractual obligation
• Preparing the reports regarding deviations from planned and actual budget data.
• Upload approved budgets into the ERP system and ensure system accuracy.
• Update revised budgets in the ERP system upon approval
• Monitor daily actuals and reserve requests, and report data that may cause budget deviations.
• Control daily expenditure and requests against approved budgets.
• Sharing the budget codes related to expenses the relevant responsible personnel.
• Review budget codes and ensure alignment with approved budget allocations.
• If a request is opened under an incorrect budget item, the relevant parties are contacted to ensure that the correct request is created.
• Identify budget overruns or missing allocations and escalate to management.
• Verify supporting documentation attached to each request form.
• The consistency between the initial purchase request and the resulting quotation evaluation form is checked.
• Prepare daily and periodic reports on pending and non-compliant requests and submit them to the Budget and Reporting Manager.
• Following up on budget overruns and revisions are carried out upon approval from the senior manager.
• Report items recorded without valid budget codes to management on a periodic basis.
• Coordinate with IT to resolve ERP or system-related budget control issues.
• Changes between budget items of relevant departments are made with the approval of the senior manager.
• Support audit requirements by preparing schedules and documentation as requested.
• Prepare monthly and annual budget realization reports (Budget vs. Actual).
• Support preparation of IFRS-based Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow budgets.
• Prepare monthly variance analysis reports with explanations for deviations.
• Verify budget submissions from major commercial tenants (e.g., Duty Free, F&B, Hotel Operators) in accordance with contractual obligation
• Preparing the reports regarding deviations from planned and actual budget data.
• Upload approved budgets into the ERP system and ensure system accuracy.
• Update revised budgets in the ERP system upon approval
• Monitor daily actuals and reserve requests, and report data that may cause budget deviations.
• Control daily expenditure and requests against approved budgets.
• Sharing the budget codes related to expenses the relevant responsible personnel.
• Review budget codes and ensure alignment with approved budget allocations.
• If a request is opened under an incorrect budget item, the relevant parties are contacted to ensure that the correct request is created.
• Identify budget overruns or missing allocations and escalate to management.
• Verify supporting documentation attached to each request form.
• The consistency between the initial purchase request and the resulting quotation evaluation form is checked.
• Prepare daily and periodic reports on pending and non-compliant requests and submit them to the Budget and Reporting Manager.
• Following up on budget overruns and revisions are carried out upon approval from the senior manager.
• Report items recorded without valid budget codes to management on a periodic basis.
• Coordinate with IT to resolve ERP or system-related budget control issues.
• Changes between budget items of relevant departments are made with the approval of the senior manager.
• Support audit requirements by preparing schedules and documentation as requested.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (mandatory).
• Professional certification (CPA, ACCA, CMA or equivalent) is an advantage.
• Training in budgeting, financial reporting, or ERP systems is desirable.
• 3–6 years of relevant experience in budgeting, cost control, or financial reporting.
• Experience in infrastructure, aviation, construction, or CAPEX-driven environments is preferred.
• Exposure to ERP-based budget control systems.
• Prior audit or accounting experience is considered an asset.
• Solid understanding of budgeting and variance analysis principles.
• Basic knowledge of IFRS reporting standards.
• Understanding of CAPEX and OPEX classification.
• Proficiency in MS Excel (advanced functions, pivot tables, financial analysis).
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP or equivalent).
• Strong attention to detail and document verification capability.
• Ability to interpret financial data and highlight inconsistencies.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Professional certification (CPA, ACCA, CMA or equivalent) is an advantage.
• Training in budgeting, financial reporting, or ERP systems is desirable.
• 3–6 years of relevant experience in budgeting, cost control, or financial reporting.
• Experience in infrastructure, aviation, construction, or CAPEX-driven environments is preferred.
• Exposure to ERP-based budget control systems.
• Prior audit or accounting experience is considered an asset.
• Solid understanding of budgeting and variance analysis principles.
• Basic knowledge of IFRS reporting standards.
• Understanding of CAPEX and OPEX classification.
• Proficiency in MS Excel (advanced functions, pivot tables, financial analysis).
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP or equivalent).
• Strong attention to detail and document verification capability.
• Ability to interpret financial data and highlight inconsistencies.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
Salary and Benefits
As per Salary Scale.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Jun 24, 2026
Expiry Date
Jul 24, 2026