Cost Controller X 02 - Hotel

Job Categories:

Accountancy


Date Posted:

2026-04-07 15:20:09

Employment Type

Full Time

Website

bemconsult.com

Location:

Lusaka

Salary:

Negotiable


Description:

Job Purpose

The Cost Controller will monitor and safeguard the food and beverage cost by exercising adequate and prompt control over the recording of the cost of food and beverages purchased and checking the accuracy of menu pricing, based on analysis of the actual product costs of food and beverages served. This position focuses on minimizing wastage, preventing pilferage and theft, and maintaining cost controls across all outlets. Work closely with F&B, Purchasing and Finance teams to identify and implement cost-savings measures.

Summary of Key Responsibilities:

  • Verify supplier invoices, purchase orders and receiving procedures for accuracy.
  • Prepare detailed cost reports and analysis to support management decisions.
  • Monitor and control all costs associated with the hotel
  • Investigate and resolve discrepancies such as lost postings.
  • Prepare and analyze financial statements, budgets, and forecasts
  • Review and reconcile invoices and purchase orders
  • Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures
  • Manage internal and external audits
  • Prepare daily and monthly F&B cost reports.
  • Conduct variance analysis and communicate findings.
  • Verify all POS transactions including voids, discounts, and complimentary items.
  • Ensure all POS sales are accurately transferred to the PMS.
  • Produce departmental performance reports.
  • Develop and implement cost control strategies
  • Liaise with vendors and suppliers
  • Provide training and guidance to staff on cost control
  • Monitor and report on budget performance
  • Maintain accurate financial records
  • Develop and maintain cost control systems
  • Provide regular reports to management
  • Conduct regular inventory checks and variance analyses.
  • Verify supplier invoices, purchase orders and receiving procedures for accuracy.
  • Prepare detailed cost reports and analysis to support management decisions.
  • Work closely with F&B, Purchasing and Finance teams to identify and impliment cost-savings measures.
  • Maintain up-to-date recipe and menu costing in Fidelio and Opera Systems.

Required Skills and Competencies 

  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and reporting skills.
  • Strong leadership skills
  • High attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team.
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Well organized and independent
  • Sound time management skills
  • Good negotiating skills 





Primary Areas of Accountability:

Qualifications and Experience

  • Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business-related field.
  • Must have a minimum 4+ years experience in Cost Control within a 4- or 5- star hotel.
  • Proven working experience in cost control in the hotel industry.
  • Strong analytical and reporting skills with keen attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in accounting and POS systems
  • Proficiency in Fidelio, Opera and MS Excel will be a plus
  • Able to work independently with minimum supervision
  • Good Knowledge of spreadsheets and Word documents
  • Knowledge of material control software will be an advantage.
  • Must be a member of ZICA

                                     QUALIFIED & EXPERIENCED FEMALES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION

If you meet the hiring requirements for the position, please email your CV in Ms Word and Cover Letter clearly stating your salary expectations to: jobs@bemconsult.com & Cc bemconsult8@gmail.com   

Note that, all communications will be kept in the strictest of confidence. If you do not receive communication within 21 working days of the closing date of the advert, please consider your application unsuccessful. 

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