Restaurant Finance & Cost Control Specialist

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

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