Assistant Cost Controller

About the role

Veranda Tamarin is looking for an Assistant Cost Controller to assist the Cost Controller in monitoring revenues, costs and inventory across hotel operations. The role ensures accurate stock control, inventory management and reporting, and contributes to cost control and operational efficiency.

Key responsibilities

• Take part in training programmes and apply the knowledge and procedures learned in daily operations.
• Keep the Cost Controller informed of unusual matters, discrepancies or issues affecting the department.
• Support supervision and monitoring of outlet activities to ensure compliance with cost control procedures.
• Monitor and verify food and beverage cost calculations, and review revenue transactions to spot discrepancies, control weaknesses and improvement opportunities.
• Prepare and maintain inventory, cost, purchase, reconciliation and consumption reports, and assist with daily revenue reports based on hotel operating systems and audit records.
• Compile statistical and operational data to support financial analysis, forecasting and budgeting.
• Conduct regular inspections of stores, outlets and bars to check stock quality, condition and compliance with standards.
• Assist with inventory reconciliations and stock-taking, ensuring purchases, issues, sales and stock movements are accurately recorded.
• Support the hotel's sustainability and energy-saving initiatives.

Required profile

• Higher School Certificate with Accounting and Mathematics at A-Level or equivalent; ACCA Level 1 is an advantage.
• At least 1 year of experience in a similar role, with knowledge of inventory/material control and Food & Beverage operations.
• Strong attention to detail and stock control practices.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of hotel management systems such as Opera, Micros and WinHMS.

What we offer

• Medical insurance covering dependents, with 50% company contribution.
• 24-hour personal accident cover up to Rs 100,000.
• Pension scheme with company contributions.
• Free on-site doctor services.
• Performance bonus.
• Discounts at restaurant partners and employee discounts via the MyExperience app.
• Wedding and newborn gifts, plus 1 annual and 1 sick leave per month from day one, plus 1 extra birthday day off.
• Career growth, internal mobility, and training and development through the Training Academy.