Budget Clerk
よさんじむいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Clerical Occupations
- Middle : Accounting Clerical Occupations
- Minor : Other Accounting Clerical Occupations
Summary
Accounting clerical position responsible for budget formulation, budget vs actual management, and variance analysis in companies or organizations.
Description
Budget clerks are specialized clerical positions in companies or public institutions that handle everything from annual or quarterly budget formulation to budget vs actual management. They compile budget requests from departments, perform calculations and adjustments using Excel or specialized systems, and create reporting materials for superiors and related departments. Duties also include improvement proposals based on budget vs actual variance analysis and budget revisions as needed. In addition to accurate data processing, interdepartmental coordination and communication with stakeholders are required, and skills in operating accounting software and budget vs actual management tools are important.
Future Outlook
With the growing need for cost management and efficiency in companies, demand for budget clerks is stable or increasing. As cloud accounting systems and RPA automation tools are introduced, acquiring IT skills will be advantageous for future careers.
Personality Traits
Good at logical thinking / Good team player / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Flex system depending on company / Office work / Remote possible
Career Path
Accounting Staff → Finance Staff → Accounting Leader → Finance Manager → Accounting Department Manager
Required Skills
Accounting Software Operation / Advanced Excel / Bookkeeping Knowledge (Level 2 equivalent) / Budget vs Actual Management
Recommended Skills
Data Analysis Tools (PowerBI, Tableau) / English Document Reading / Financial Analysis
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Requires logical thinking for analyzing vast amounts of data and budget formulation. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Even small discrepancies can have significant impacts, so accuracy is essential. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Handling numbers and calculation accuracy are important. |
| Planning & Organization | Planning and adjustment skills are important for budget preparation and schedule management. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly routine tasks, so innovative thinking is not particularly required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work, so physical burden is low. |
Related Qualifications
- Japanese Bookkeeping Certification Level 2
- Japanese Bookkeeping Certification Level 3
- MOS (Excel)
Aliases
- Budget Management Clerk
- Budget Staff
Related Jobs
- Accounting Clerk
- Accounting Staff
- Cost Accountant
- Financial Analyst