Cost Controller

Job Overview:

As a Cost Control Finance, you will be responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and controlling all operational costs of the hotel to ensure financial efficiency and achievement of budget targets. This position plays a crucial role in supporting hotel management through the preparation of cost reports, oversight of daily expenditures, and implementation of cost control policies in accordance with operational standards and applicable financial regulations.

You will work closely with the purchasing, kitchen, accounting, and operations departments to ensure that hotel expenses remain within budget limits, while also providing recommendations to improve cost efficiency without compromising service quality.

Key Responsibilties:

• Monitor and record all hotel operational expenditures, including food & beverage, supplies, and other daily necessities.

• Ensure that all procurement and usage transactions comply with established standards and budget allocations.

• Conduct regular stock and inventory audits in coordination with the warehouse and kitchen departments

• Prepare and analyze daily, weekly, and monthly reports related to expenses and cost efficiency.

• Coordinate with the purchasing team to ensure competitive purchase pricing and expected quality standards.

• Analyze variances between actual costs and budgeted figures, and provide recommendations for significant discrepancies.

• Develop and implement effective and efficient cost control procedures.

• Support management in making data-driven financial decisions

Key Competencies:

• Analytical Thinking : Ability to deeply analyze financial and operational data to identify waste, cost trends, and efficiency opportunities.

• Attention to Detail : Accuracy and thoroughness in reviewing financial reports, invoices, stock, and purchasing transactions to ensure compliance and correctness.

• Financial Acumen : Strong understanding of basic accounting principles, budgeting, margins, and cost control practices in the hospitality industry.

• Problem Solving : Capable of identifying cost-related issues or budget variances and developing practical, effective solutions.

• Communication & Coordination : Excellent communication skills for working across departments (purchasing, kitchen, warehouse, accounting, and management).

• Integrity & Confidentiality : High integrity in handling financial data and sensitive company information.

• Knowledge of Hospitality Operations : Good understanding of hotel operational workflows, especially in food & beverage, housekeeping, and procurement.

• Time Management : Strong time management and prioritization skills, especially in regular reporting and audit deadlines.

• System Proficiency : Proficient in accounting, cost control software, spreadsheets (Excel), and VHP systems

KPI:

• Cost Control and Operational Efficiency

• Reporting Accuracy and Timeliness

• Inventory Control and Audit

General Requirements:

• Minimum Bachelors Degree in Accounting/Finance/Management

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in a similar position (preferably in the hospitality or F&B industry)

• Familiarity with POS systems and hotel accounting software (e.g., VHP, MYOH, SAP, Opera)

• Able to perform pricing analysis and operational cost control

• Expertise in stock control, monitoring ingredient usage, and revising standard recipes

• Able to prepare cost variance reports and reconciliation data from the kitchen, warehouse, and accounting

• Understanding of purchasing, receiving, and inventory processes

• Meticulous, detail-oriented, and highly disciplined

• Possess integrity and independence in cost oversight

• Communicative and able to collaborate across departments (kitchen, accounting, purchasing)

• Willing to relocate to Lombok with your own cost

Information :

• Company : PT.ORIGIN RESORT LOMBOK
• Position : Cost Controller
• Location : Lombok
• Country : ID