kassanhoito

Kassanhoito is a term used in Finnish business contexts to describe cash handling and cash management practices within a retail, hospitality, or similar setting. It encompasses the procedures for managing cash at the point of sale, counting and reconciling tills, maintaining cash floats, and ensuring secure storage and transport of funds. The aim is to ensure accuracy, security, and liquidity while reducing losses from errors, theft, or fraud.

Typical components of kassanhoito include opening the cash float at the start of a shift, recording all cash sales in the point-of-sale system, performing regular cash counts, and reconciling cash received with sales records. End-of-day procedures often involve balancing the till, documenting discrepancies, and depositing funds into a bank or secure facility. Policies may specify cash limits in tills, requirements for dual custody on large sums, and established processes for cash drops and safes.

Security and controls are central to kassanhoito. Practices include using tamper-evident bags, secure safes, surveillance, routine cash audits, and the separation of duties to reduce opportunities for misappropriation. Training for staff and clear incident reporting are common elements. Risks include theft, counting errors, and exposure to counterfeit currency; mitigations emphasize routine reconciliation, spot checks, and formal documentation of all cash movements.

Technology often supports kassanhoito through cash management software, cash recyclers, and integrated POS systems that automate counting and reconciliation. In many sectors, kassanhoito is aligned with broader financial controls, inventory management, and management reporting to provide accurate cash flow insights. Related terms include cash handling and till management.