Budget Clerk
よさんがかりいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Clerical Occupations
- Middle : Accounting Clerical Occupations
- Minor : Other Accounting Clerical Occupations
Summary
An administrative role responsible for budget formulation, management, and performance analysis for the organization, handling fund allocation and cost control based on financial plans.
Description
Budget clerks support the organization's financial planning through budget formulation, allocation, expenditure management, performance tracking, and variance analysis. They collaborate with departments to consolidate and adjust budget requests, promote efficient fund utilization, monitor budget performance, and prepare reports. In recent years, advanced data analysis skills using budgeting systems and BI tools are also required.
Future Outlook
The importance of budget management and cost control in companies and local governments is increasing, with stable demand. Personnel with BI tools and data analysis skills will be in even greater demand in the future.
Personality Traits
Attention to detail / Excellent communication skills / Good at logical thinking / Good planning ability / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Flex time depending on company / Office work / Overtime possible / Remote possible
Career Path
Budget Clerk (entry level) → Budget Staff (senior) → Budget Management Supervisor → Finance Manager → Head of Accounting and Finance Department → CFO (Chief Financial Officer)
Required Skills
Accounting software operation / Advanced Excel / Budget management / Data aggregation / Financial statement analysis
Recommended Skills
Advanced Excel / BI tools / English (accounting terms) / Project management basics / SQL
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because logical thinking is essential for budget formulation and analysis. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because errors in numbers can have significant impacts, attention to detail is necessary. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because it involves handling large amounts of numerical data and frequent quantitative analysis. |
| Planning & Organization | Because advanced planning skills are required for budget formulation and schedule management. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because routine methods are common in problem-solving, and accuracy is valued more than creativity. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it is mainly desk work with low physical demands. |
Related Qualifications
- Business Accounting Certification Level 3
- Nissho Bookkeeping Exam Level 2
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