Cost Controller

The Cost Controller is responsible for auditing the costs of each department within the property in order to ensure that the appropriate internal control procedures are followed in the most effective manner. These will be done by providing timely and accurate information to the management. Maintaining the inventory of all bars, kitchens in an effective manner.

• To check the report of daily flash food cost by outlet
• To investigate reasons for spoilage.
• To check randomly the posting of officer and entertainment checks and apply credits to food and beverage cost.
• To verify inter-bar transfers daily.
• To provide Heads of the Department with financial data necessary to allow them to analyze their performance and run their departments profitably.
• To ensure that Policies and Procedures on purchasing, receiving, transferring, issuing are complied with.
• To prepare any other cost evaluations required by the Director of Finance or any other Head of the Department.
• To ensure that the correct Receiving procedures are adhered to in accordance with the Internal Operating Procedures manual.
• To attend briefing and meeting
• To manage the monthly inventory process and the correct posting of month-end inventories in the system.
• To ensure perpetual and month end stock counts
• To arrange menu pricing
• To prepare monthly Bar reports
• To take monthly inventory of all food and beverage items of stores, Kitchen and bars.
• To prepare monthly Food & Beverage summary report.
• To prepare monthly global & outlets’ report of food, beverage and tobacco cost
• To prepare monthly general stores requisitions summary report.
• To prepare monthly food, beverage & tobacco purchases report by category.
• To prepare monthly food and beverage discounts & rebates summary
• To investigate shortages in bars
• To prepare monthly bar shortages charges
• To perform spot check in Engineering stores inventory
• To carry out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as may be assigned.
• To have complete understanding of the policy relating to fire, safety and health.
• To have completely understanding of the employee handbook and to adhere to the regulations contained therein.
• To respond to changes in departmental functions as dictated by the management
• To maintain courteous and friendly atmosphere and good working relationships with all colleagues.
• To act as a department team member and involve in projecting a good personal/department and company image.
• To maintain a high standard of personal hygiene and appearance at all times.
• To be punctual and support to maintain discipline within the department

Requirements and skills:

 ·        Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and/or relevant field

·        Minimum experience: 3 years in hotels/resorts/hospitality

·        Additional accounting certifications is a plus

·        Hotel experience is a must.

·        Highly organized and systematic approach to work

·        Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures

·        Familiarity with financial accounting statements

·        Accuracy and attention to detail

·        Good in English and Russian