Operational Controller Job - CFAO Kisumu Branch
⏰ Application Deadline: 31st December 2025
Position Overview
Reporting to: Assistant Finance Manager - Aftersales & Operational Control
Location: Kisumu Branch
The Operational Controller is responsible for ensuring strong financial controls, operational efficiency, and compliance across the assigned branch. The position oversees stock, fixed assets, workshop operations, expense management, and branch-level internal controls to safeguard company assets, enhance profitability, and support informed decision-making.
Operational Responsibilities
Asset Control (Stock & Fixed Assets)
- Conduct monthly inventory for spare parts and vehicles
- Validate reports with branch manager and ensure stock adjustments are compliant
- Run annual fixed asset inventory and reconcile with asset register
- Prepare utilization and idle asset reports for management
- Ensure assets are properly tagged and movements/disposals are approved
- Prepare business plans and Capex approvals for investments
Fixed Asset Management
- Conduct annual full asset inventory and reconciliation
- Prepare bi-annual reports on asset utilization within the branch
- Ensure all assets are tagged and allocated to correct cost center
- Enforce approval processes for purchase, transfer, or disposal of assets
- Identify and report idle assets with proposed action plans
- Update asset register following every asset movement
- Develop and implement perpetual asset verification mechanism
- Review monthly performance of branch projects against approved plans
Workshop Control
- Verify sublet invoices are correctly marked up on job cards
- Ensure monthly Work-In-Progress (WIP) inventory is complete and accurate
- Review monthly WIP reports and hold follow-up meetings
- Review and approve consumable stock count adjustments
- Conduct weekly reviews of Aftersales credit notes
- Perform monthly reviews of Service costing adherence
- Monitor weekly aftersales margin rates against budget
- Review WIP Yard Reports before Branch Manager sign-off
- Review and approve job cancellations and service returns
- Review internal job postings for validity and approvals
- Approve and close verified job cards for internal accounts
Financial and Expense Management
- Validate all branch cash payments with Branch Manager
- Review weekly cash sales for compliance with company guidelines
- Coordinate preparation of branch budgets
- Identify and advise on cost-saving opportunities and operational efficiencies
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- Degree in finance or business-related field
- CPA (K) or ACCA qualification (mandatory)
- Minimum 2 years of experience in accounting
- Experience in automotive or manufacturing industry preferred
How to Apply
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