Cost Controller
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About the Role
RIKAS Hospitality Group seeks a detail-oriented Cost Controller to join its Finance team, overseeing food and beverage costing, inventory reviews, and procurement compliance.
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Responsibilities
- Oversee food and beverage costing and cost control processes
- Conduct inventory reviews, stock analysis, and variance investigations
- Monitor procurement compliance and perform regular audits
- Verify contract pricing, supplier agreements, and purchasing practices
- Support month end closing activities and ensure accurate cost reporting
- Prepare reports and documentation for internal and external audits
- Work closely with Finance, Operations, and Procurement teams to identify cost saving opportunities and improve controls
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Hospitality Management, or a related field
- Previous experience in a Cost Control or similar Finance role
- Strong experience within hotels, F&B, restaurants, or the wider hospitality industry is essential
- Good understanding of F&B costing, inventory management, purchasing processes, and variance analysis
- Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP, POS, inventory, or cost control systems
- Ability to work cross functionally with Finance, Operations, and Procurement teams
- Strong communication and reporting skills
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Job Overview
- We are looking for a detail oriented and analytical Cost Controller to join our Finance team and support effective cost management, financial accuracy, and strong internal controls across the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee food and beverage costing and cost control processes.
- Conduct inventory reviews, stock analysis, and variance investigations.
- Monitor procurement compliance and perform regular audits.
- Verify contract pricing, supplier agreements, and purchasing practices.
- Support month end closing activities and ensure accurate cost reporting.
- Prepare reports and documentation for internal and external audits.
- Work closely with Finance, Operations, and Procurement teams to identify cost saving opportunities and improve controls.
Requirement
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Hospitality Management, or a related field.
- Previous experience in a Cost Control or similar Finance role.
- Strong experience within hotels, F&B, restaurants, or the wider hospitality industry is essential.
- Good understanding of F&B costing, inventory management, purchasing processes, and variance analysis.
- Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP, POS, inventory, or cost control systems.
- Ability to work cross functionally with Finance, Operations, and Procurement teams.
- Strong communication and reporting skills.
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