COST CONTROLLER

Meili Resort Hotel Sdn Bhd; Semporna; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Meili Resort Hotel Sdn Bhd in Sabah is seeking a cost-management professional to oversee budgeting, real-time cost tracking, and reporting for hotel operations.

You will conduct variance analyses, support auditing of stock and purchase orders, and collaborate with project managers, procurement, and operations to optimize resource use. Mandarin proficiency is a mandatory requirement for serving Mandarin-speaking guests and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Quantity Surveying, or related field.
• 3 to 5 years of cost management or financial tracking experience.
• Advanced Excel and familiarity with ERP or material control software.
• Mandarin proficiency is a mandatory requirement for the position and strong communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Budget baseline setup and real-time cost tracking.
• Variance analysis to compare actual spend with forecasts.
• Prepare dashboards, KPIs, and cost-reduction recommendations for management.
• Conduct regular stock, inventory, or purchase order audits for accuracy.
• Collaborate with project managers, procurement, and operations to optimize resource use.

Skills

Mandarin

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Quantity Surveying, or related field

Tools

ERP software

Material control software

Job description

Budget Tracking: Set baseline budgets and track real-time project or operational costs.

Variance Analysis: Compare actual spending to forecasts and identify cost discrepancies.

Reporting: Prepare financial dashboards, KPIs, and cost-reduction recommendations for management.

Auditing: Conduct regular stock, inventory, or purchase order audits to ensure accuracy.

Collaboration: Partner with project managers, procurement, and operations teams to optimize resource use.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.

Experience: 3 to 5 years of relevant cost management or financial tracking experience.

Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with ERP or material control software.

Soft Skills: Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and clear communication abilities. Proficiency in Mandarin is a mandatory requirement for the position

"We are looking for Mandarin-speaking candidates who will be serving Mandarin-speaking customers."