Cashier
Job Summary
- The Cashier is responsible for handling all financial transactions within the pharmacy and superstore in a timely, accurate, and professional manner.
- The role involves receiving payments, issuing receipts, maintaining cash accountability, and ensuring excellent customer service while complying with company policies and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities
Transaction Processing:
- Receive and process payments (cash, POS, transfers) for goods and services.
- Accurately issue receipts and invoices to customers.
- Ensure correct pricing, discounts, and promotions are applied.
- Balance cash register at the beginning and end of each shift.
Customer Service:
- Greet customers warmly and attend to them in a professional manner.
- Respond to inquiries regarding products, prices, and store policies.
- Handle customer complaints politely and escalate when necessary.
- Maintain a friendly and welcoming checkout environment.
Cash Handling & Accountability:
- Maintain proper custody of cash and prevent shortages or overages.
- Perform daily cash reconciliation and report discrepancies immediately.
- Ensure all transactions are properly recorded in the system.
- Safeguard POS machines and other financial tools.
Sales Support:
- Support sales activities by promoting ongoing offers and products.
- Cross-sell and upsell pharmacy and supermarket items where appropriate.
- Assist customers in locating products when necessary.
Record Keeping & Reporting:
- Maintain accurate transaction records and daily sales reports.
- Prepare end-of-day financial summaries.
- Assist in stock documentation when required.
Compliance & Controls:
- Adhere strictly to company financial policies and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards.
- Prevent fraud, theft, or misuse of company resources.
Store Operations Support:
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the cashier area.
- Assist in stock arrangement and shelf monitoring when required.
- Support inventory counts and audits when assigned.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Accuracy in transactions (zero or minimal errors)
- Daily cash balancing compliance
- Customer satisfaction ratings
- Speed and efficiency of service
- Reduction in cash discrepancies
- Upselling contribution to sales.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Minimum of HND / BSc Degree (additional qualifications are an advantage)
- Proven experience as a cashier or in a retail environment (pharmacy experience is an added advantage)
- Basic knowledge of accounting principles
- Familiarity with POS systems and basic computer skills
- Strong numerical and analytical skills.
Skills & Competencies:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- High level of integrity and honesty
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good customer service orientation
- Time management and multitasking abilities.
Working Conditions:
- Requires standing for long periods
- May involve weekend and shift work
- Fast-paced retail and healthcare environment.
Additional Requirements:
- Professional appearance and conduct
- Ability to handle confidential financial information
- Team player with a positive attitude.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hr@toniapharmacy.com.ng using the job title as the subject of the mail.
