Financial Controller

MAIN OBJECTIVES

Manage and control all finance activities of the station that include authorising, (as per the manual of authorities), evaluating and implementing corporate finance decisions in areas covering Revenue, Receivables, Payables, Cash/Banking, Payroll, General Ledger and Taxation.
- Plan, organize, direct and control the activities of all sub-ordinates at the station with the objective of achieving high accounting standards, protecting the company’s assets minimizing cost, setting up modern accounting systems and establishing a business support function at the outstations.
- Manage the implementation of new accounting systems and procedures as required by headquarters from time to time.
- Implement and monitor internal controls in all areas of the station.
- Responsible for the audit rating of the station as far as it relates to Finance areas.
- Liaise with all department head at the station/HDQ to provide adequate business support for their areas.
- Exercise supervisory functions and exercise financial authority established by management for the position.

MAIN DUTIES

**Accounts and records**
1. Plan, organize, direct and control the activities of all sub-ordinates at the station with the objectives of achieving high accounting standards, protecting the company’s assets, minimizing costs, assist HDQ in implementing modern accounting systems and establishing a business support function at the station.

2. Direct the financial accounting function at the stations to ensure that there are adequate internal controls and compliance with company policies.

3. Develop the support systems and processes at the station so that the accounting transactions are correctly allocated and provide the required management information on a timely basis.

4. Ensure proper maintenance of station accounts' records and documents such as assets records, bank reconciliations, General ledgers, purchase/service invoices, internal invoices, prepayment invoices, iexpense reports, remittance advises, sales reports, receipts, bank statements, cheque books, payrolls and revenue documents. Review the filing systems from time to time to ensure easy accessibility at any time to the required information.

5. Review the existing manuals and procedures and advise simplification and rationalization.

**Expenditure**
6. Prepare the annual plans and budgets (capital and operating) for the finance activity at the station. Practicing budgetary control by ensuring that actual expenditure is within the limits of budget so that no adverse variances could occur.

Assist and guide in the preparation of the annual budgets of all departments at stations. Ensure that they comply with management parameters and that they are submitted to HDQ in time.

7. Control petty cash accounts at town office, Airport office etc.. to ensure sound processing, according to GF procedure. Ensure that reimbursement claims are lodged by staff on timely basis. Conduct surprise check of petty cash to ensure that petty cash float is utilised for GF business.

8. Cause to run and maintain Station Payroll. Ensure that any changes in rate of pay is supported by authorised documents.

10. Maintain schedule of GF contracts with third parties and ensure that concerned department initiates renewal process in time. Review the contracts to ensure that GF interests are well protected

11. Ensure that payments for the purchases or services received are made to supplier based on original documents, proper certification of services and verification of rates and contract terms and conditions.

12. Monitor and ensure proper control over the disbursement bank account to ensure proper utilization of funds and maintain optimal balance in this account so that no idle cash balances is there, which causes a loss to the company, nor a shortage takes place which could harm the company goodwill and causes bank interest payable.

Ensure that bank reconciliation is prepared on timely basis. Any errors and omissions in the bank statement to be advised to the bank and rectification action followed up.

**Revenue**
13. Monitor and ensure proper control over the sales collection bank account. Ensure that bank reconciliation is prepared on timely basis. Any errors and omissions in the bank statement to be advised to the bank and rectification action followed up.

14. Ensure timely repatriation of GF funds from the Sales Collection account. Follow up with central bank and exchange control authority to know the situation of funds transfer. Keep HDQ Treasury department and MOF advised on the status of repatriation.

15. Check the monthly sales and refund reports of GF offices, sales agents, GSAs and BSPs. Ensure proper accounting of these reports and provide management with status reports about their outstanding debts. Proceeds from sales to be paid on time as stated in the contract.

16. Ensure that passengers are given proper attention in the matter of making refunds.

17. Advising revenue depart