Assistant Cost Controller (F & B)

Assistant Cost Controller supports the Cost Controller or Finance Manager by tracking company expenses, managing inventory, analysing financial data, and ensuring operational budgets are met. Help identify cost-saving opportunities and maintain accurate financial records.

Core Responsibilities

• Inventory & Stock Management: Conduct regular stock counts, physical spot checks, and reconciliations for warehouses, storage units, or retail/hospitality outlets.
• Expense Tracking & Reporting: Monitor daily operational costs, track purchase orders against actual invoices, and help prepare monthly variance or cost control reports.
• Data Entry & System Maintenance: Update pricing entries, menu changes, or item master files in point-of-sale (POS) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Auditing & Compliance: Verify receiving weights, quantities, and quality of delivered goods, and report any damages, waste, or inventory losses.
• Budget Support: Assist in gathering data for annual budgets and periodic financial forecasts.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or a related field.
• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with ERP software (e.g., MICORS, FMC, Oracle), general ledger systems.
• Analytical Skills: High attention to detail, strong mathematical aptitude, and the ability to spot financial discrepancies or cost anomalies.
• Communication: Good verbal and written communication skills to work closely with purchasing, warehouse, and operational departments