Position Overview:
The Cash Controller is responsible for managing and overseeing the company's cash flow, ensuring accurate recording of incoming and outgoing cash, and maintaining robust financial records. This role involves accounting for cash disbursements, reconciling disbursement reports, producing periodic financial reports, and enforcing cash control and budget adherence. The Cash Controller will monitor accounting systems, handle cash transactions, address overdue accounts, and ensure compliance with company guidelines and policies.
Key Responsibilities:
Cash Flow Management:
- Maintain detailed records of incoming and outgoing project cash.
- Monitor and control cash flow to ensure financial stability.
Accounting and Reconciliation:
- Account for cash disbursements accurately.
- Perform regular reconciliations of disbursement reports.
- Produce periodic financial account reports for review.
Financial Record Maintenance:
- Keep accurate and up-to-date financial accounting records.
- Ensure all transactions are recorded in compliance with accounting standards.
Accounts Receivable and Payable:
- Check and collect overdue accounts.
- Disburse cash to vendors and make necessary adjustments to balance cash.
Problem Solving and Compliance:
- Handle queries and resolve issues within company guidelines and policies.
- Take precautions for safeguarding money orders and cash.
Budget Control:
- Enforce cash control and budget adherence to ensure financial efficiency.
Skills and Qualifications:
- 3 to 5 yrs. experience
- Bachelor's and master's degree in finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Business/Administration, Business School, Education, Finance/Accounting, Accountancy, Engineering
- Strongly committed to deliver on time and strong resistance to pressure
- Knowledge of Excel, JD Edwards
- Strong reconciliation skills
- Strong analytical skills, rigorous and reliable
- Ability to identify and report potential miss-management of cash to senior management
- Capacity to work efficiently under short deadline
- Understanding and enforcing strict cash controls
