Engineering Cost Controller at The Apurva Kempinski Bali

Kempinski Hotels; Provinsi Bali; On-site; IDR 200.000.000 - 300.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel brand in Bali seeks a Cost Controller to audit and analyze operational activities, ensuring accurate cost reports and inventory management. The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor's degree in finance and have 2-3 years of experience in the hotel industry. Effective communication and leadership skills are essential for this role, which offers an opportunity to work closely with various departments to enhance operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years in cost control within the hotel or luxury resort industry.
• Professional certification (e.g., CCP, PMP) is a strong asset.
• Skilled in cost-analysis tools and hotel systems.

Responsibilities

• Audit and analyze hotel operational activities.
• Create and distribute cost reports monthly.
• Perform and document random spot checks.
• Ensure stocks in storeroom are on par with demand.

Skills

Cost analysis

Financial reporting

Inventory control

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

Tools

Opera

Micros POS

ERP systems

Job description

Application Deadline: 31 October 2025

Department: Finance & Procurement

Location: Indonesia - Bali

Description

The overall scope of this role is to audit and analyse the hotel operational activities and provide accurate reports and recommendations.

Key Responsibilities

The job of Cost Controller is executed satisfactorily when:

• Engineering items on system is up date with current pricing.
• Cost reports are created and distributed monthly.
• Random spot checks are performed and documented.
• Stocks in storeroom and outlets are on par with demand period.
  
  

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, or related field. A professional certification (e.g., CCP, PMP) is a strong asset.
• Minimum of 2–3 years in cost control within the hotel or luxury resort industry, including Engineering, project, and operational procurement processes.
• Skilled in cost-analysis tools and hotel systems such as Opera, Micros POS, ERP or Material Control systems—all commonly used in luxury hospitality environments.
• Capable of conducting daily and monthly reconciliations (especially Engineering cost), spotting variances (e.g., breakage), preparing cost reports, and collaborating with department heads for operational insights and improvements.
• Strong leadership with a hands-on supervisory approach to overseeing storekeeping, inventory control, auditing procedures, and mentoring peers—plus effective communication to align with engineering, procurement, housekeeping, and executive management teams.