Cost Controller

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Hospitality Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Cost Controller or in a similar finance role within the hospitality, hotel, or food and beverage industry.
• Strong understanding of inventory management, food & beverage cost control, purchasing, and stock management procedures.
• Proficient in cost analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Experience conducting inventory counts, stock reconciliations, and cost variance analysis.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and internal financial controls.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiar with inventory management, POS, and accounting systems.
• Excellent analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across operational departments.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

• Monitor and control food, beverage, and operational costs to ensure profitability and cost efficiency.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly inventory counts and reconcile stock discrepancies.
• Review purchasing activities, supplier invoices, and receiving records to ensure accuracy and compliance with company procedures.
• Analyze cost variances, consumption trends, and inventory movements, providing recommendations to improve cost performance.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly cost control reports for management review.
• Work closely with the Finance, Purchasing, Kitchen, and Operations teams to ensure effective inventory and cost management.
• Monitor recipe costing, menu pricing, and portion control to maintain targeted food and beverage cost percentages.
• Ensure proper inventory controls, stock rotation, and storage procedures are consistently implemented.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes by providing accurate cost data and financial analysis.
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with company policies, financial procedures, and audit requirements.