Restaurant Finance & Accounting Specialist

Cosa Nostra; Lahore; On-site; PKR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Cosa Nostra, a Lahore-based Italian restaurant, is seeking an Accountant to maintain accurate financial records and reports for restaurant operations at our Lahore location. You will handle general ledger maintenance, daily sales, supplier invoices, and payroll support while ensuring tax compliance.

Role requires strong Excel skills, proficiency with accounting software, and meticulous attention to detail. You will collaborate across restaurant and administrative teams to ensure timely financial

Qualifications

• Practical experience with bookkeeping, general ledger maintenance, and account reconciliations.
• Ability to process invoices, payments, receipts, bank transactions, and daily sales records accurately.
• Working knowledge of monthly closing, financial reporting, budgeting, and expense or variance analysis.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and accounting software; strong Excel skills for calculations, summaries, and data checks.
• Understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll support, and applicable tax documentation.
• Careful handling of inventory and cost records, with the ability to investigate discrepancies.
• Strong organization, numerical accuracy, confidentiality, and time-management skills.
• Clear communication and ability to coordinate with restaurant operations, suppliers, and management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, cash records, bank statements, and supporting documentation.
• Record daily sales, receipts, supplier invoices, payments, and other restaurant transactions accurately and on time.
• Monitor accounts payable and receivable, prepare payment schedules, and follow up on outstanding balances.
• Assist with monthly closing, financial statements, budget tracking, and variance analysis.
• Review inventory and food-cost records with relevant teams and help identify discrepancies or unusual variances.
• Support payroll processing, tax documentation, and compliance with applicable accounting and statutory requirements.
• Organize records for audits and provide clear financial information to management when requested.

Skills

Bookkeeping

GL maintenance

Account reconciliations

Invoices & payments

Monthly closing

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Variance analysis

AP/AR

Payroll support

Tax documentation

Inventory cost records

Confidentiality

Time management

Communication with ops

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Cosa Nostra, a Lahore-based Italian restaurant, is seeking an Accountant to maintain accurate financial records and reports for restaurant operations at our Lahore location. You will handle general ledger maintenance, daily sales, supplier invoices, and payroll support while ensuring tax compliance.

Role requires strong Excel skills, proficiency with accounting software, and meticulous attention to detail. You will collaborate across restaurant and administrative teams to ensure timely financial