Budget Section Clerk
よさんがかりじむいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Clerical Occupations
- Middle : Accounting Clerical Occupations
- Minor : Other Accounting Clerical Occupations
Summary
An clerical position responsible for budget formulation from planning to management and performance analysis in companies or organizations.
Description
Budget Section Clerks are positions in companies or public institutions responsible for budget formulation and management tasks. For annual budget preparation, they compile requests from each department, analyze financial conditions and past performance, and formulate budget proposals. They also monitor budget execution status, perform variance analysis between actuals and budget, and make adjustments with departments as needed. In addition to data processing using Excel or accounting software, important tasks include creating reports and presentation materials for management.
Future Outlook
The importance of budget management in companies and local governments continues to increase, and with the advancement of BI tools and data analysis automation, demand for personnel with analytical skills and strategic thinking is expected to grow further.
Personality Traits
Good team player / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Budget Section Clerk → Accounting Clerk → Finance Officer → Finance Manager → Head of Accounting Department
Required Skills
Accounting Software Operation / Budget Management / Excel (Advanced) / Financial Statement Analysis
Recommended Skills
BI Tools / Data Visualization / English Document Reading / Excel (Advanced)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Essential for analyzing numerical data and understanding budget variances. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Decimal points and amount errors are not tolerated. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Advanced numerical abilities required for understanding and calculating budget figures. |
| Planning & Organization | Required for managing annual budgets and budget formulation schedules. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is low as work mainly follows existing formats. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work with low physical demands. |
Related Qualifications
- Business Accounting Certification Level 2 or higher
- Japan Chamber of Commerce Bookkeeping Certification Level 2 or higher
Aliases
- Budget Clerk
- Budget Section
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- Accounting Analyst
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- Accounting Staff
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