FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

MAIN DUTIES The definition of duties or responsibilities mentioned below are only indicative and are not exhaustive. The duties and responsibilities are subject to changes depending upon the changes in operations at the station, local laws and requirements of the Head Office. 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.