Cost Controller at IHG Career

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cost control, Inventory management, Financial reporting, Budget analysis, Procurement, Internal auditing, Staff training, Microsoft Office, Material Control system, Problem solving, Data analysis, Communication, Operational forecasting, Compliance monitoring

Industry

Hospitality

Description

Your Day To Day * Manage day to day operation of the cost control, storeroom & receiving staff. Establish and communicate goals and objective. * To ensure that all are being costed out and transfer accordingly. Monitor and analyse cost variances and ensure alignment with the budget * Manage and maintain hotel inventory levels; ensure month-end inventories are completed in a timely and accurate manner to ensure appropriate levels are maintained which minimize waste and maximize ration turnover of perishable items. * Ensure Yearly HOE inventories are completed in a timely and accurate manner. * Maintain periodic spot checks are done in outlets to avoid pilferage and ensure recording are in order. Recordings of the spot check done to be kept for further internal audit. * Ensure all staff is properly trained and have the tools and equipment needed to effectively carry out their job functions. * Performs ad hoc tasks and functions as and when assign or instruct from time to time by Director of Finance & Business Support. * Forecast operational needs and schedule deliveries accordingly to meet the hotel’s operational requirements. * Maintain internal controls over the requisitioning and issuing of items; develop and maintain receiving and cost control system; direct the delivery of supplies to appropriate departments or storage areas; and ensure reports and records are updated and forwarded to the accounts payable for payment, based on company and hotel policies and procedures. * Promote compliance by advising department heads of potential cost overruns, new regulations, or potential violations to established standards. Act as expert resource and guide in process control activities and requirements. * Complete receiving reports, food and beverage costs report; and other reports as required. * To ensure that daily food & beverage cost flash report are accurate and disseminated to the relevant personnel. * Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Key departmental contacts include hotel department heads to obtain/provide information. What We Need From You * Bachelor’s degree / higher education qualification / equivalent in Accounting and Finance. * 2 years’ experience in an assistant cost controller or accounting clerical or similar; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. * Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and Procurement and Inventory System – Material Control * Problem solving, reasoning, motivating, organizational and training abilities. * Professional accounting or finance designation or certification preferred . * Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with clients and the gues

Responsibilities

The Cost Controller manages daily operations of the cost control, storeroom, and receiving departments to ensure accurate inventory levels and cost reporting. They are responsible for monitoring cost variances, conducting internal audits, and providing financial guidance to department heads.