Paymaster/General Cashier (Saudi National)

Job description / Role

Our Vision, we make moments

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts (MH&R) is in the "moments" business. We're intimately involved in important times in our guests lives. And you never know when a moment can be made. A simple smile in the lobby can create the positivity that turns a business trip into a new business celebration. An insider tip on the best way to spend a day can make an entire holiday. A romantic dinner for two can lead to a longer term partnership.

It doesn't take much to make a moment. Just to be genuine. And human. And warm. And take steps to do the ordinary in an extraordinary way.

We understand that this vision cannot be achieved without great people who create and support work environments designed to produce exceptional results.

The Role

- Thorough knowledge of payroll accounting package, employee benefits, labour legislation pertaining to employment in KSA and Human Resources Procedures.
- Thorough knowledge of banking and cash handling procedures.
- Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems.
- Professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to analyse payroll data and provide financial reports as per request.
- Highly organised and capable of managing several tasks at one time.
- Working knowledge of modern office methods, procedures, and equipment.
- Proficient knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
- Maintain courteous and friendly atmosphere and good working relationships with all colleagues.
- Act as a department team member and involve in projecting a good personal, department and company image.
- Maintain a high standard of personal hygiene and appearance at all times.
- Complete understanding of the hotel's employee handbook and adhere to the regulations contained therein.
- Complete understanding of the hotel's policies & procedures and standard operating procedures and polices relating to fire, safety and health.

Requirements

Key Deliverables and Responsibilities

Planning & Organizing:

- Thinks ahead, developing contingency plans where necessary.
- Manages time and resources effectively.
- Sets and strives to achieve high personal performance standards.
- Plans, organizes and uses a systematic approach to getting things done.
- Priorities actions and manages tasks through to completion.
- Maintain master list of the in-house floats and maintain all employee related records with at most accuracy.

Operations:

- Handle all queries from internal & external customers.
- Liaise with Owning Company and Operating Company Auditors
- Communicates openly and clearly both verbally and in writing.
- Develops positive working relationships at all levels.

Administration:

- As a Paymaster following tasks should be performed as per deadline stated below.
- Verify daily attendance records submitted by the departments, highlight discrepancies (if any)
- Verify all overtime and lieu day records.
- Check all status changes for authorization and update payroll data accordingly.
- Process vacation / final payments, employee should get vacation payments at least 4 days prior to the vacation start date.
- Final payment must be ready on the last working day of the employee.
- Ensure that payroll data is updated and payroll run is completed by end of the day on 25th of the every month.
- Payroll must be authorized by Director Human Resources, Financial Controller and General Manager on 26th of every month.
- Information to bank should be sent on 27th of every month.
- Maintain payroll information as confidential; no files should be left unattended or left open for public viewing, lock the computer while leaving the desk.
- As a General Cashier following tasks should be performed:
- Collect, with an assigned witness, Front Office/Outlets Cashiers' remittance envelopes from the drop safe and to verify them against the remittance logbook.
- Count cash and cheques and verify them with Opera Report.
- Prepare bank deposits for all cheques and cash and deposit it on the same day.
- Prepare General Cashier's Daily Report and forward it to Income Auditor for review.
- Provide Front Office and F&B outlets with required change. Anticipate for extra change for long weekends or holidays and make arrangements accordingly.
- Pay all "due back" to Guest Service Agent.
- Update foreign currency rates in the Front Office and in the Fidelio System.
- Pay petty cash payments not exceeding AED 1,000 upon the receipt of approved documents.
- Complete House Fund Cash Count Sheet on daily basis.
- Keep a copy of safe box combination in a sealed envelope in GM / FC safe box.
- Always keep General Cashier office secure.

Job Description for Payroll / General Cashier will include above essential functions but will not be limited to the functions listed above.

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts reserves the right to revise all job descriptions from time to time as business needs demand. Other duties may be assigned as & when necessary. The above-mentioned job description attempts to outline key aspects of the role, however, does not limit its right to assign other duties to an employee in this position. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

About the Company

A caring employer providing respect, training and career development for our employees. An attractive employer offering more than 100 professions across the 5 continents.

We are much more than a world leader. We are 250,000 hoteliers with the same shared passion for welcoming. We take care of millions of guests in our 4,300 addresses and on our digital platforms. As an operator and franchisor (HotelServices), owner and investor (HotelInvest), we invest all our energy into making "Feel Welcome" resonate as the finest hotel promise.

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