General Cashier

About the role

The General Cashier manages the hotel's daily cash operations, including collection, disbursement, counting, reconciliation and secure storage. All cash transactions must be accurately recorded, backed by valid documentation and handled in line with hotel policies, financial procedures and internal control standards.

Key responsibilities

• Receive, count, verify and safeguard cash collected from hotel outlets and departments, and prepare daily cash deposits stored in the designated safe.
• Handle approved disbursements such as petty cash payments and reimbursements, and keep accurate records of receipts and payments.
• Reconcile daily cash collections against reports and documents, investigate discrepancies and report them to the Chief Accountant or Director of Finance.
• Prepare daily cash reports and cash position summaries, verify remittances and assist with month-end closing.
• Maintain the petty cash fund, process claims only with valid supporting documents and approvals, and keep proper filing of petty cash records.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and internal controls, keep financial information confidential, and cooperate with internal and external auditors.
• Coordinate with Front Office, Food & Beverage and other departments on cash collections and remittances, follow up on missing documents and discrepancies, and perform other finance duties assigned by the Accounting Manager.

Required profile

• Diploma or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience in cash handling, cashiering or accounting, preferably in the hospitality industry.
• Strong numerical, organisational and analytical skills, with high integrity, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Required skills

• Basic knowledge of accounting principles and cash reconciliation procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial or hotel management systems.