Financial Administration Officer

The Great restaurant limited T/A chowfoo restaurant; Howick; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Great restaurant limited trading as chowfoo restaurant is seeking a reliable Financial Administration Officer to oversee day-to-day financial administration and provide management with timely financial information for cost control and profitability. You will ensure accurate recording of transactions, payroll processing, and GST/compliance tasks.

Responsibilities include accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, budgeting support and generating management reports to help optimize

Qualifications

• Qualification in accounting, finance or related field required.
• Experience in bookkeeping, accounting or financial administration.
• Good knowledge of AP/AR, bank reconciliation, payroll, PAYE and GST.
• Experience with Xero or similar accounting software.
• Strong Excel and financial reporting skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication with management, suppliers and external accountants.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and process all business transactions.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable, including supplier invoices and customer balances.
• Record and reconcile daily restaurant sales (cash, EFTPOS, cards, online orders).
• Perform regular bank reconciliations and ensure cash holds are accurate.
• Monitor operating costs (food & beverage, labour, overheads).
• Analyze expenditure and provide cost-control recommendations to GM.
• Assist budgeting, cash-flow monitoring, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Prepare internal financial and management reports (sales, expenses, profitability).
• Maintain payroll records and assist with PAYE calculations and filing.
• Prepare information for GST returns and other tax compliance.
• Coordinate with external accountant for annual accounts and tax filings.
• Review supplier costs and payment terms to improve cost management.
• Maintain financial controls and proper filing of documents.
• Assist with pricing, menu profitability, purchasing and staffing cost analyses.
• Carry out other financial administration and reporting duties.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

AP/AR

Payroll PAYE knowledge

GST knowledge

Financial reporting

Cost control

Analytical skills

Communication

Bank reconciliation

Budgeting & forecasting

Excel

Education

Accounting/Finance qualification

NZ qualification advantageous

Tools

Xero

Excel

Job description

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The Great restaurant limited T/A chowfoo restaurant – East Tamaki, North Island

The Great restaurant limited trading as chowfoo restaurant is a busy and established restaurant committed to providing high-quality food and service to our customers. We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Financial Administration Officer to manage the day-to-day financial administration of the business and provide financial information and analysis to support management decisions.

About the Role

This position plays an important role in ensuring the restaurant’s financial transactions are accurately recorded and controlled while providing management with meaningful financial information to support cost management, profitability and efficient business operations .

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and process all business transactions using the company’s accounting system.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable, including processing supplier invoices, payments, customer accounts and reconciliation of outstanding balances.
• Record and reconcile daily restaurant sales, including cash, EFTPOS, credit card, online ordering and other payment transactions.
• Perform regular bank reconciliations and ensure cash takings and banking records are accurate.
• Monitor restaurant operating costs, including food and beverage costs, labour costs, supplier expenses and other overheads.
• Analyse expenditure, sales performance and operating costs and provide recommendations to the General Manager on cost control, budgeting and operational efficiency.
• Assist management with budgeting, cash-flow monitoring, financial forecasting and variance analysis.
• Prepare regular internal financial and management reports, including sales, expenses, profitability and other operational financial analysis.
• Prepare and maintain payroll-related financial records and assist with PAYE calculations, filing and payment requirements.
• Prepare information and records required for GST returns and other tax and financial compliance obligations.
• Maintain payroll, employee payment and related financial records and reconcile payroll transactions.Liaise with the company’s external accountant and provide financial records, reconciliations and supporting documents required for annual accounts, tax returns and other accounting matters.
• Review supplier costs, invoices and payment terms and identify opportunities for improved cost management.
• Maintain appropriate financial controls and ensure financial documentation is complete, accurate and properly filed.
• Assist the General Manager with financial analysis relating to pricing, menu profitability, purchasing, staffing costs and other operational decisions.
• Carry out other financial administration, reporting and analysis duties as required for the effective operation of the restaurant.

Skills and Experience

• A relevant qualification in accounting, finance, business or a related field. New Z qualification would be advantage
• Previous experience in bookkeeping, accounting or financial administration.
• Good knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliation, payroll, PAYE and GST.
• Experience using accounting software such as Xero or similar systems.
• Strong Excel and financial reporting skills.
• Good analytical ability and an understanding of cost control and business performance.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in handling financial information.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with management, suppliers and external accountants.