Cost Controller

Overview

The Cost Controller will be responsible for auditing and analyzing operational activities within the hotel to produce accurate reports and provide actionable recommendations. The role aims to ensure the financial integrity and minimize risks by examining all aspects of material management, summarizing findings, and preparing improvement suggestions. The position supports various departments by delivering essential information to enhance operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure Food & Beverage Point of Sale (POS) system pricing is current and accurate.
• Generate and distribute monthly cost reports routinely.
• Conduct documented random spot checks across departments including goods receipt, culinary areas, housekeeping, laundry, stewarding, and bars to verify compliance with recipes, portion standards, and material usage.
• Validate accuracy of deliveries and food recipe costs and sales pricing.
• Audit seasonal item usage and inventory movements for correctness.
• Perform regular random inventory checks comparing physical stock to perpetual inventory and ensure stock levels align with demand.
• Maintain thorough documentation of findings and recommendations.
• Report discrepancies or issues such as invoice inconsistencies promptly to supervisors.
• Adhere strictly to Kempinski Policies, Procedures, and Code of Conduct.
• Provide assistance to Accounting and other departments as assigned by Management.

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise

• Ability to manage high workloads while maintaining strong attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Capability to build and sustain effective professional relationships with internal staff and external clients/vendors.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Maintains professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical standards at all times.
• Operates safely and efficiently in the workplace.
• Computer proficiency including MS Excel and Word.
• Experience with accounting software preferred.
• Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and relevant local regulations.