Financial & Cash Handling Policy
Policy Number: KB-POL-FIN-001 | Version: 3.0 | Effective: 20 December 2024
1. Point of Sale (POS) Procedures
- Log in with your personal POS credentials — never use another employee's login
- All sales must have a corresponding job number or invoice
- Process EFTPOS/Credit card payments through the terminal — never manually record card details
- Cash transactions must be counted in front of the customer
- Issue a printed receipt for every transaction
2. Cash Register Operations
Opening Float: $200.00 — count and verify at the start of each trading day.
- Count the float at the start of your shift — report any discrepancies immediately
- Large denominations ($50, $100) go in the register clip, not the drawer
- If the drawer exceeds $500 in notes, perform a safe drop
- Never leave the register unattended while logged in
3. Refund & Credit Policy
| Situation | Policy | Authorisation |
|---|---|---|
| Repair under warranty (90 days) | Full refund of repair cost or re-repair | Lead Technician |
| Customer dissatisfied (within 7 days) | Assess fairly — offer rework or partial refund | Manager |
| Cancellation before work starts | Full refund including diagnostic fee | Front counter |
| Cancellation mid-repair | Charge for work completed + parts ordered | Manager |
4. End-of-Day Banking
- Count all cash and complete the reconciliation sheet
- Place cash in the deposit bag and seal
- Lock the bag in the safe
- Ben or Marcus will make the bank deposit on the next business day
5. Petty Cash
Petty cash is kept in the office safe — maximum float of $200. Used for small supplies, postage, and courier fees. Every withdrawal must have a receipt and be recorded in the Petty Cash Log.
6. Employee Purchases
- Staff discount: 20% off parts and accessories, 10% off service labour
- Must be processed as a proper sale — no "under the counter" deals
- Management approval required for items over $200
Theft, fraud, or deliberate falsification of financial records will result in immediate termination and may be referred to Victoria Police.
