Hospitality Cost Controller: Optimize Budgets & Profit

Swiss-Garden International Hotels, Resorts & Inns (A member of OSK Group); Kuantan; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Swiss-Garden International Hotels, Resorts & Inns in Kuantan, Pahang is seeking a qualified Cost Controller to manage and optimise the cost structure of our hotel and resort operations. This full-time role requires monitoring expenditures, preparing reports, and providing insights to senior management to support profitability targets.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in cost accounting within hospitality, with strong Excel skills and a professional accounting qualification (ACCA/CA/CPA or

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in accounting, finance or related field (ACCA/CA/CPA or equivalent).
• Minimum 3–5 years in cost or management accounting or similar financial role.
• Hospitality or hotel industry cost management experience is desirable.
• Strong proficiency in accounting software and Excel; advanced data analysis skills.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills; detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyse all departmental costs (labour, F&B, utilities, operating expenses).
• Prepare detailed cost reports and variance analyses; identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Develop and implement cost control procedures and systems; track and budget accurately.
• Collaborate with department heads to set and monitor budgets within approved limits.
• Conduct audits of invoices and expenses to ensure accuracy and prevent fraud.
• Provide forecasts and financial projections to support planning.

Skills

Cost accounting

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Education

ACCA/CA/CPA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Swiss-Garden International Hotels, Resorts & Inns in Kuantan, Pahang is seeking a qualified Cost Controller to manage and optimise the cost structure of our hotel and resort operations. This full-time role requires monitoring expenditures, preparing reports, and providing insights to senior management to support profitability targets.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in cost accounting within hospitality, with strong Excel skills and a professional accounting qualification (ACCA/CA/CPA or