General Cashier Cum Paymaster

Role summary

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The General Cashier Cum Paymaster manages daily cash handling, banking transactions, petty cash, payroll-related payments, and financial records in line with hotel procedures. Candidates should have previous experience in hotel finance, cashiering, or payroll support, together with sound knowledge of accounting controls and reconciliation. Strong numerical ability, accuracy, confidentiality, and computer skills are essential; familiarity with hotel systems and accounting software is advantageous. The role requires reliability, integrity, good organization, and the ability to work closely with Finance, Human Resources, and operational departments. Candidates should be comfortable meeting deadlines, investigating discrepancies, and maintaining secure records in a busy hotel environment.

About the employer

Grand Mercure Dubai City is an Accor hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, operating under the Grand Mercure brand. The brand combines international hospitality standards with a strong sense of local character, offering guests a culturally inspired and comfortable stay. The hotel serves leisure and business travelers and typically provides accommodation, dining, guest services, and meeting or event facilities. As part of Accor, one of the world’s major hospitality groups, Grand Mercure Dubai City benefits from established operating procedures, training opportunities, employee benefits, and international career mobility. Hotel employees work in a multicultural environment where guest service, teamwork, professional presentation, financial integrity, and operational efficiency are important. The property is located in Dubai City, providing convenient access to the airport, commercial districts, attractions, and transport connections.

Working in United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates is not an island, but it is a popular Gulf destination with strong opportunities in hotels, restaurants, tourism, retail, aviation, finance, and construction. Dubai offers a fast-paced, international lifestyle, excellent public transport, modern shopping and entertainment, and a large expatriate community. Local culture values hospitality, respect, modest behavior, and awareness of Islamic traditions; laws regarding alcohol, public conduct, and photography should be observed. Most overseas employees need an employment visa and residence permit sponsored by their employer. The company usually arranges entry approval, medical testing, Emirates ID processing, and labor documentation, although employees should confirm contract terms and included benefits. Accommodation, transport, meals, health insurance, and annual airfare may be offered in hospitality roles. Summers are extremely hot, while winters are pleasant. Relocation costs, document attestation, and family sponsorship requirements should be checked before accepting an offer.