General Cashier, the Red Sea

Company Description

Raffles & Fairmont the Red Sea, positioned in the kingdom's groundbreaking Red Sea Project, will provide visitors access to a nature-focused resort. with 361 room, eleven distinct dining concepts, including overwater restaurant with views of the Red Sea and the mangroves, and a Spa. The resort will be situated next to an 18-hole championship golf course, reflecting Fairmont's association as a world class golf destination. it will set new standards in sustainable development, positioned on 200km of untouched coastline, an archipelago of more than 90 unspoiled island, dormant volcanoes, rich marine habitat, and ancient archaeological sites.

Job Description

THE POSITION

Preparation of the hotel's daily bank deposits, control all house funds, and to issue, audit and maintain all house banks according to the Company's policies and procedures.

KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must have a commitment to follow all local corporate policies and procedures as they relate to General Cashier.
• Must have thorough knowledge of all policies and procedures as they relate to General Cashier.
• Must have excellent cash handling skills evidenced by no overages and shortages.
• Must work in a safe, prudent, and organized manner.
• Must collect daily cash drops in the presence of a witness.
• Count and verify daily cash receipts that are submitted from individual cashiers.
• Document the reconciliation of all cash receipts to the PMS system and complete the daily cash over and short report.
• Consolidate, prepare and make the daily bank deposits in a timely manner.
• Reconcile daily cash submissions from various departments in the hotel against the bank deposits.
• Report daily all cash discrepancies to the Chief Accountant and/or Director of Finance.
• Ensure that all cash-handling employees have adequate monetary change throughout their work shifts.
• Provide monetary change employess with hotel floats.
• Issue due-backs to hotel cashiers as required.
• Deposit cheques proceeds on a timely basis.
• Submit foreign currency rate changes to the Night Manager on a daily basis & to ensure that all rates have been updated.
• Prepare General Cashier Daily Report & submit to Senior Accountant and/or Chief Accountant for approval.
• Make petty cash disbursements according to established policies.
• Reconcile petty cash payments every Thursday and submit for Director of Finance's approval.
• Perform a daily cash count of the General Cashier's float and report all counts/discrepancies to the Chief Accountant and/or AFC for approval.
• Conduct surprise float count on all cashier holding floats, including non-operation cashiers like HR, and Purchasing, in the presence of the float holder, on a quarterly basis. Any discrepancies must be reported to the Chief Accountant and/or Director of Finance immediately.
• Maintain over and short records for each cashier and show evidence of review by Chief Accountant and or Assistant Financial Controller.
• Maintain current house bank agreements.
• Prepare a monthly summary of float counts. The total must include banks issued and must tie to the general ledger house bank account.
• Resolve any deposit discrepancies directly with the bank while keeping the Chief Accountant and/or Assistant Financial Controller aware of the said discrepancies.
• Assist in cashiering trainings and be available as needed to support cashiers in resolving problems in cash handling procedures.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by Management

Qualifications

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule in order to accomplish all major responsibilities and tasks
• Pleasant personality
• Neat appearance
• Oral and written fluency in English
• Display initiative
• Team player
• Customer/people oriented

QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma/Degree in Hospitality Management and/or Accounting or equivalent

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 1-2 years experience in accounting with at least 1 year in a similar capacity

Additional Information

• Understanding of Ultra-Luxury guest expectations and brand alignment.
• experience in project coordination, scheduling, and document control during pre-Opening stages.
• Experience in pre-Opening is a must.
• A proactive, anticipatory approach with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Impeccable grooming and personal presentation aligned with Luxury standards.