Paymaster/General Cashier

Role summary

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The Paymaster/General Cashier is responsible for managing payroll-related payments, employee cash advances, daily cash handling, petty cash, bank deposits, and accurate financial records. Candidates should have previous experience in hotel finance, cashiering, payroll support, or a similar accounting role, preferably within a resort or international hospitality company. Strong numerical ability, attention to detail, confidentiality, and knowledge of accounting procedures are essential. Familiarity with hotel finance systems, Microsoft Excel, cash-control policies, and reconciliation processes is expected. The successful candidate should be trustworthy, organized, able to meet deadlines, and comfortable working with colleagues across different departments while maintaining accurate documentation and professional service standards.

About the employer

SO/ Ras Al Khaimah is a luxury lifestyle resort operated under SO/, Accor’s bold and design-led hospitality brand. The property is located in Ras Al Khaimah, an expanding leisure destination known for beaches, mountains, adventure activities, and large-scale resorts. SO/ hotels combine contemporary design, fashion-inspired experiences, energetic dining, wellness, and personalised guest service. As part of Accor, the resort benefits from the group’s international presence, established training programmes, employee benefits, and career opportunities across a broad portfolio of hotels and travel brands. The finance team supports the resort’s daily operations by maintaining financial controls, processing transactions, managing payroll-related payments, and ensuring compliance with company procedures. Employees typically work in a multicultural environment serving leisure, business, and group guests.

Working in United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates is not an island, but it offers a coastal lifestyle with strong hospitality opportunities, particularly in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah, and other resort destinations. Jobs are available in hotels, restaurants, tourism, finance, retail, aviation, and events. The culture is multicultural and respectful, with Islamic traditions influencing dress, public behaviour, and holidays. Ras Al Khaimah provides a quieter lifestyle than Dubai, with beaches, mountains, desert activities, and a lower cost of living. Employers commonly sponsor work visas, arrange medical testing and Emirates ID processing, and may provide accommodation, transport, insurance, and meals. New employees should verify contract terms, benefits, probation conditions, and any recruitment fees before relocating. Summers are extremely hot, while winters are pleasant. English is widely used in workplaces, although Arabic is the official language.