General Cashier

General Cashier at Fairmont The Norfolk in Nairobi is responsible for end-to-end cash handling within the hotel’s Finance & Accounting functions. Key duties include collecting remittance envelopes with witnesses from Front Office Clerks’ and Food & Beverage Clerks’, counting cash, cheques, and credit card vouchers, preparing bank deposits, reconciling with computerized remittance reports, updating daily transaction details by Credit Card Company, obtaining and updating daily foreign exchange rates, disbursing petty cash with required approvals, maintaining house banks, preparing daily and periodic financial reports, ensuring compliance with local laws for cash and foreign exchange control, and assisting in training Heartists. The role requires the ability to adapt to rotate within the Accounting & Finance Department or other hotel departments, supervision of cash handling processes, and collaboration with payroll and external outsourcing for withholdings. A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field and at least 2 years of cashier experience (preferably in hospitality) are required, along with proficiency in POS and financial tools, strong numerical and analytical skills, attention to detail, English communication skills, and flexibility to work shifts including weekends/holidays. Physical duties include standing, walking, and occasional stairs; the role emphasizes integrity and trustworthiness in financial transactions and familiarity with foreign currency exchange processes.