Paymaster & General Cashier

Role summary

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The Paymaster & General Cashier is responsible for managing payroll administration, cash handling, daily cash counts, banking deposits, cashier floats, employee payments, and related financial records. Candidates typically need hotel finance experience, strong knowledge of accounting and cash-control procedures, attention to detail, confidentiality, and good numerical and organisational skills. Familiarity with hotel systems, payroll processes, Microsoft Excel, and UAE financial practices is valuable. The successful candidate is expected to maintain accurate records, follow internal controls, protect confidential employee information, reconcile accounts promptly, and work cooperatively with the Finance and operational teams in a fast-paced luxury hotel environment.

About the employer

HYDE Hotel Dubai is a contemporary lifestyle hotel in Business Bay, Dubai, offering a distinctive blend of design, dining, nightlife, and leisure experiences. The hotel forms part of the HYDE brand, which is operated internationally by Accor. Its atmosphere is creative, energetic, and service-focused, with restaurants, bars, guest rooms, event facilities, and leisure amenities designed for modern travellers. As part of Accor, the property benefits from the group’s global hospitality network, training resources, career mobility, and established operating standards. Employees are expected to deliver warm, personalised service while supporting an inclusive, stylish, and dynamic workplace. The finance team plays an important role in maintaining strong controls and accurate reporting across the hotel’s busy operations.

Working in United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates is not an island, but a federation of seven emirates, with Dubai offering especially strong opportunities in hotels, restaurants, tourism, retail, finance, and events. The culture combines modern international living with Emirati traditions; respectful dress, punctuality, and awareness of Islamic customs are important. Dubai’s lifestyle is cosmopolitan, safe, and convenient, with excellent transport, shopping, beaches, dining, and entertainment, although summer heat and living costs can be high. Most expatriate employees require employer-sponsored residence and work visas. Employers commonly arrange the work permit, medical examination, Emirates ID, and health insurance, while accommodation or transport may be included in hospitality packages. Candidates should confirm salary, service charge, accommodation, meals, airfare, annual leave, and other benefits before relocating. A passport valid for at least six months and authenticated qualifications may be required.