Franchise Restaurant Administrator

Pedros Flame Grilled Chicken · Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

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Job Purpose

  • The Franchise Restaurant Administrator is responsible for providing accurate and efficient financial and administrative support to the Franchise Partner and restaurant operations.
  • The role ensures that debtors, creditors, payroll, banking, reconciliations and month-end reporting are completed accurately and timeously, while maintaining proper financial records and administrative controls.

Key Responsibilities

Finance & Administration

  • Manage day-to-day debtors and creditors administration.
  • Process supplier invoices, payments and maintain accurate creditor records.
  • Monitor outstanding debtors and follow up on payments where required.
  • Complete daily and monthly bank reconciliations.
  • Capture and maintain accurate financial and administrative records.
  • Assist with cash-up reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
  • Maintain organised filing and supporting documentation for all financial transactions.

Payroll

  • Prepare and process payroll information accurately and within required deadlines.
  • Maintain employee payroll records, including new starters and terminations.
  • Capture overtime, leave, deductions and other payroll-related information.
  • Ensure payroll information is supported by accurate attendance and employee records.
  • Assist with payroll queries from employees and management.

Restaurant Systems & Reporting

  • Work with MICROS and/or GAAP restaurant/POS systems.
  • Extract and reconcile sales and transactional information from restaurant systems.
  • Prepare weekly and monthly administrative and financial reports.
  • Assist with month-end reporting and reconciliations .
  • Identify discrepancies and escalate financial or administrative concerns to the Franchise Partner.
  • Maintain accurate records to support financial reviews and audits.

General Administration

  • Provide general administrative support to the Franchise Partner and restaurant management team.
  • Maintain employee, supplier and operational records.
  • Ensure documentation is accurate, complete and filed appropriately.
  • Assist with supplier queries and account reconciliations.
  • Maintain confidentiality when working with employee, payroll and financial information.

Minimum Requirements

  • Matric / Grade 12 essential.
  • Relevant Finance, Bookkeeping or Administration qualification advantageous.
  • Previous administration experience is essential , preferably within the restaurant, hospitality, retail or QSR industry.
  • Practical experience with debtors and creditors .
  • Experience with payroll administration .
  • Experience completing bank reconciliations .
  • Experience assisting with month-end reporting .
  • Previous exposure to MICROS and/or GAAP is highly advantageous.
  • Strong computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and financial/administrative systems .
  • Good understanding of basic bookkeeping and financial administration.

Key Skills & Competencies

  • Strong numerical and financial administration skills.
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Strong Excel and computer skills.
  • Good organisational and time-management ability.
  • Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines.
  • Ability to identify and investigate discrepancies.
  • Strong record-keeping and administrative discipline.
  • Trustworthy and able to handle confidential financial and employee information.
  • Comfortable working within a fast-paced restaurant environment.

Closing Date 31 October 2026

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