• Responsible for staff cost planning, analysis and projection for each service line / department. To forecast future staff expenditures mainly driven by joiners and leavers; and to establish cost structures and advice cost saving measures.
• Responsible for the annual direct cost budget for both service lines and KBS functions to include preparation of budget templates with assumptions, consultation with leaders and review of final budgets.
• Provides financial models and forecasting for ad hoc queries. Analyzing current and past financial data.
• Coordinating with other team members in the finance and HR team to review financial information and forecasts.
• Working with IT to automate data flow for joiners and leavers and associated direct cost staff expenditures.
• Identifying trends and calculated staff cost and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Regular Direct Cost meetings to review historic costs and future projects with Service Line and Function Leaders.
• Monthly reconciliation from Management Accounts to Systems.
• Monthly reconciliations of payroll components, gratuity, allowances etc.
• Management of master payroll files.
• Preparation of reconciliations for external auditors and assisting them with their queries.

• Thorough understanding of direct cost accounting.
• Sound working knowledge of MS Office required (Intermediate level in MS Excel and PowerPoint mandatory)

• Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Experience in a multicultural / multi-national workplace
• Member of a recognized accounting body (CPA, CA, ACCA, etc.)
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in Financial Planning and Analysis and reporting, preferably in a professional services organization.

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