General Cashier Cum Paymaster

About the Company

Join Grand Mercure Dubai City, a prestigious 5-star hotel under the Accor brand, where exceptional hospitality meets the rich local culture. The hotel features 361 rooms, multiple diverse dining options, state-of-the-art meeting facilities, and a dedicated team focused on delivering outstanding experiences to guests while supporting employee growth.

Accor is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion, aiming to hire, nurture, and promote talent from diverse backgrounds. The company encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work and provides numerous opportunities for personal and professional development, supporting a meaningful career journey.

Role Overview

The General Cashier Cum Paymaster will oversee the hotel’s payroll operations and manage all cash-related activities across departments. This position is crucial for ensuring accurate payroll processing, secure cash handling, adherence to financial policies, and smooth day-to-day financial transactions.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and process monthly payroll activities for all hotel staff, ensuring accuracy in salary payments, overtime, bonuses, and applicable deductions.
• Maintain comprehensive payroll records and employee financial data, coordinating with People & Culture on attendance, leave management, and settlements.
• Adhere to labor laws and internal policies to ensure full compliance in payroll management.
• Handle daily cash collections from various hotel outlets, verifying and documenting amounts received.
• Organize daily bank deposits, ensuring timely and accurate submission.
• Maintain control over the general cashier float and petty cash funds, reconciling cash receipts with Front Office and Food & Beverage reports.
• Identify and investigate any discrepancies in cash handling and report findings appropriately.
• Implement and enforce stringent internal controls related to cash and financial document security.
• Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and assistance.
• Compile daily cash reports and financial summaries; assist the Chief Accountant with broader financial reporting as needed.

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in a similar finance/payroll role within the hospitality sector.
• Proficiency with payroll software and cash handling processes.
• Familiarity with hotel management systems such as Opera, Sun System, Micros, and optionally Paytrax.

Essential Skills and Attributes

• Exceptional accuracy and keen attention to detail in financial processing.
• Strong numerical and analytical capabilities.
• High integrity and trustworthiness when managing sensitive information.
• Capability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Effective communication skills and ability to coordinate with multiple teams.
• Ability to perform under pressure and meet strict deadlines.