Assistant Cost Controller

Villa Rosa Kempinski Nairobi is a luxury hotel established in 2013, operating in the hospitality and tourism sector in Nairobi, Kenya.

This role involves assisting the Cost Controller with various day-to-day tasks to maintain financial oversight. Key responsibilities include managing inventory, conducting audits, and ensuring proper accounting procedures are followed for all hotel operations. The position requires a proactive approach to cost control and a strong understanding of hotel financial systems.

1. Perform month-end stock takes for various stores and conduct regular spot checks.
2. Execute biannual inventory counts for operating equipment and report any losses.
3. Verify spoilage reports and submit them to the Cost Controller for accurate accounting.
4. Assist the Cost Controller in market surveys, particularly for food products like fruits and vegetables.
5. Enter new additions, pricing, and menu updates into the Micros POS system.
6. Import daily Micros item sales data into FBM for inventory reconciliation.
7. Process daily inter-outlet transfer requests to ensure correct cost allocation and maintain precise inventory records.
8. Conduct random spot checks on beverage outlets.
9. Verify incoming items by cross-referencing invoice quantities and weights against actual received quantities and quality.

1. Hold a degree in a business-related field.
2. Possess a minimum of three years of experience, ideally within a 5-star hotel's cost control department, with a solid grasp of hotel operations, especially stores and receiving procedures.
3. Experience in income audit is considered an advantage.
4. Demonstrate the ability to work and communicate effectively in a multinational environment.
5. Be proficient in computer applications relevant to the role.
6. Have working knowledge of MC, OPERA, Micros, and SUN systems.
7. Understand generally accepted accounting principles and local financial regulations.