Junior Accountant – Restaurant

nan; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 17,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

N/A Restaurant is seeking a Junior Accountant for a part-time role in Kuala Lumpur. The candidate will handle daily cash transactions, maintain records, post to the General Ledger, and support day-to-day bookkeeping activities.

Requirements include at least 1 year in restaurant or similar accounting, basic accounting knowledge, and strong attention to detail. Proficiency in MS Excel and familiarity with accounting software like Tally/Zoho/QuickBooks are a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of accounting experience, preferably in a restaurant or F&B business.
• Capability to handle daily cash transactions and reconcile cash.
• Experience posting to General Ledger and maintaining accounting records.

Responsibilities

• Handle and maintain daily cash transactions and cash records.
• Verify daily cash collections against sales/POS reports.
• Record and reconcile daily cash receipts and payments.
• Maintain proper documentation for cash expenses and other transactions.
• Perform General Ledger posting and ensure correct account entries.
• Assist with daily bookkeeping and accounting entries.
• Record sales, purchases, expenses, receipts, and payments accurately.
• Reconcile cash balances with accounting records daily.
• Assist in bank and cash reconciliation and review restaurant sales/payments.
• Maintain supporting documents, invoices, receipts, and vouchers.

Skills

Daily cash handling

Cash reconciliation

General Ledger posting

Attention to detail

Excel skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Tools

Tally

Zoho Books

QuickBooks

Job description

We are looking for a responsible, detail-oriented, and hardworking Junior Accountant to join our restaurant team on a part-time basis.

The ideal candidate should have at least 1 year of experience in restaurant accounting or a similar accounting role and should be comfortable handling daily cash transactions, maintaining accounting records, posting entries to the General Ledger, and supporting day-to-day bookkeeping activities.

The candidate must have good attention to detail, basic accounting knowledge, and the ability to maintain accurate financial records.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle and maintain daily cash transactions and cash records.
• Verify daily cash collections against sales/POS reports.
• Record and reconcile daily cash receipts and payments.
• Maintain proper documentation for cash expenses and other transactions.
• Perform General Ledger (GL) posting and ensure transactions are recorded under the correct accounts.
• Assist with daily bookkeeping and accounting entries.
• Record sales, purchases, expenses, receipts, and payments accurately.
• Reconcile cash balances with accounting records on a daily basis.
• Assist in bank and cash reconciliation.
• Review restaurant sales and payment records for accuracy.
• Maintain proper supporting documents, invoices, receipts, and vouchers.
• Assist in monitoring accounts payable and receivable, where required.
• Identify discrepancies in cash, sales, or accounting records and report them to the management.
• Assist with month-end accounting and closing activities.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date accounting files and records.
• Support the senior accountant/management with other accounting-related tasks as required.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience in accounting, preferably within a restaurant or food & beverage business.
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles and bookkeeping.
• Practical experience in daily cash handling and cash reconciliation.
• Knowledge of General Ledger posting and accounting entries.
• Basic understanding of sales, purchases, expenses, receipts, and payments.
• Good knowledge of MS Excel.
• Experience with accounting software such as Tally, Zoho Books, QuickBooks, or similar software will be an advantage.
• Good numerical and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to identify and resolve basic accounting discrepancies.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be reliable, responsible, and able to work independently.
• Candidates with previous restaurant accounting experience will be preferred.

Working Hours

6:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Part-Time – 6 hours per day

Pay: ₹8,000.00 - ₹10,000.00 per month

Education

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience

• Restaurant: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person