Cost Controller

SAS Human Capital; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hotel group in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Cost Controller to manage inventory flow, analyze sales statistics, and ensure compliance with financial regulations. The ideal candidate has a diploma or degree in finance or hospitality and at least 2 years of relevant experience, particularly in the hospitality industry. Proficiency in various hotel management software is required. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a luxury establishment focusing on comprehensive cost control and financial analysis.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in cost control, accounting, or finance, preferably in the hospitality industry.
• Experience with hotel software for F&B cost tracking.

Responsibilities

• Control and record the flow of goods between Food and Beverage outlets.
• Check receiving vouchers against invoices for accuracy.
• Ensure compliance of supplier’s tax invoices with FTA guidelines.
• Produce daily food flash cost of sales reports.
• Perform food & beverage stock counts as per company policy.
• Cost all recipes before implementing new dishes.
• Analyze monthly sales statistics and highlight slow moving items.
• Prepare month end closing reports for food, beverage, and tobacco.
• Oversee management of hotel stores and stockholding.
• Conduct adhoc analysis and restaurant spot checks.

Skills

Accounting principles

Cost control

Data analysis

Education

Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or Hospitality Management

Tools

Micros / Simphony

Opera PMS

Sun Systems

Sage

Oracle accounting software

Job description

Cost Controller

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Salary: Market related

Our client is an awarding winning Hotel offering luxury rooms, hosting bespoke events with style, popular restaurants and F&B outlets.

Responsibilities

• Controls and records the flow of goods between Food and Beverage outlets as well as issues from stores to user departments.
• Checks the receiving voucher against the supplier’s invoice and purchase order for accuracy.
• Ensures supplier’s tax invoices are compliant with the FTA guidelines.
• Production of daily food flash cost of sales reports
• Ensures that the 10, 20 days and monthly food & beverage stock counts are performed as per company policy and procedures.
• Costing of all recipes before implementing a new dish on a menu to ensure right pricing.
• Analyse of the monthly sales statistics and highlighting slow moving items to the responsible head of department.
• Analyse outlet activity on a monthly basis. The analysis should include revenue, cost of sales and productivity.
• Prepare the month end closing reports for the following: food, beverage, and tobacco, general stock and operating supplies.
• Oversee the management of hotel stores and ensure the stockholding is in line with business levels.
• Adhoc analysis and restaurant spot checks

Skills and Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or Hospitality Management.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in cost control, accounting, or finance, preferably in the hospitality industry.
• Experience with hotel software such as: Micros / Simphony (for F&B cost tracking) Opera PMS Sun Systems, Sage, or Oracle accounting software.