π° Use Case: Cash-Up & End-of-Day Checklist
Ensuring accurate daily cash reconciliation is crucial for maintaining financial integrity in your store. πͺ Implementing a structured Cash-Up process at the end of each day helps prevent discrepancies and safeguards against errors or theft. π
Hereβs how you can set up a daily recurring Cash-Up checklist using Atobi.
In This Article:
Publish & Schedule the Article
Create the Cash-Up Article
- π Access Article Studio & Create the Article:
- Navigate to Article Studio in your Atobi dashboard.
Click on Create Article - If you need to know more about creating articles, find everything you need to know here!
π Add Action Blocks - Money Block:
- Amount Expected
- Add Action Type: πΆ Money Block
- Title: "Amount Expected"
- Description: "Enter the total value of POS transactions made since the last Cash-Up."
- Set Settings: Private, Mandatory, Completion required by one member per location.
- Amount Counted
- Add Action Type: πΆ Money Block
- Add Title: "Amount Counted"
- Add Description: "Count all cash in the register. Enter the total amount."
- Set Settings: Private, Mandatory, Completion required by one member per location.
- Additional Comments (Optional)
- Add Action Type: π¬ Open Question
- Add Title: "Additional Comments (Optional)"
- Add Description: "Provide any additional notes or explanations regarding the cash-up process."
- Set Settings: Private, Optional, Completion required by one member per location.
- π Categorize Actions:
- Assign the category "Cash-Up" to all actions for easy tracking.
- Note: Only users with Owner permissions can create new categories.
Make it Recur, then Publish or Schedule the Article
π― Set Audience & Channel:
- Select the appropriate channel for the article.
- Choose the right audience (e.g., "All Store Staff") responsible for completing the checklist.
β³ Configure Recurrence:
- In the Summary section, set the checklist to recur daily at the end of your storeβs operating hours.
- Select the days the checklist should be active based on your storeβs schedule.
β Finalize & Publish:
- Review all settings.
- Click Save & Publish to activate the recurring checklist.
Monitor & Review Responses
π To ensure compliance and address any discrepancies, regularly review the submitted checklists using the following options:
π Option 1: Insights Page
- Go to Article Studio.
- Select the Cash-Up article and open the Insights tab.
- Click on Answers to view responses. Use filters to sort by location or role as needed.
π Option 2: Compliance Dashboard
- Navigate to Dashboards.
- Select Compliance from the dashboard menu.
- Filter by the "Cash-Up" category to view relevant data.
- Export responses as CSV or Excel files for further analysis or reporting.
Key Takeaways
βοΈ Set up a structured daily Cash-Up process to prevent errors and financial discrepancies.
βοΈ Use Atobiβs Article Studio & Actions to create an interactive checklist.
βοΈ Automate recurring checklists to ensure consistency.
βοΈ Monitor responses in real-time through the Insights Page & Compliance Dashboard.
βοΈ Save time with Article Templates for recurring processes - find out more about Templates here!
By implementing this structured approach, you ensure a consistent and accurate end-of-day cash reconciliation process across all store locations. πͺ β