Hotel Cost Controller at Westown Hotel

Job Description

• Recording of food and beverage costs
• Adhering to all cost control procedures
• Updating costings
• F&B revenue and cost audits
• Reviews purchasing procedures for all F&B items
• Ensures compliance with documentation/authorisation processes
• Processes Food & Liquor accruals
• Monitor inventories of Food & Beverage to increase inventory turnover
• Participates in month end reporting procedures in relation to F&B stock
• Conducting market survey in order to ensure cost effectiveness

Qualifications

• BSc/HND in Accounting/Business Administration/Banking and Finance
• Minimum of 5 years experience as a Cost controller in a standard hotel.

Skill:

• Understanding of the basic accounting functions and strong analytical and numerical skills
• Ability to perform bank reconciliations and managed sales and purchase ledgers
• Able to work in a fast paced environment and cope with pressure
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to analyze Profit & Loss statements, apply timeliness and accuracy in recording and reporting
• Excellent written, oral and presentation skills
• Analytical approach with good eye for detail
• Ability to build rapport with other colleagues, managers and suppliers and maintain strong relationships
• Strong accounting software skills; intermediate to advanced level