Responsibilities

• Must be familiar with accounts procedures.
• Apply and ensure application of standards and procedures set by the hotel accounts policy.
• Apply and ensure application of procedures and regulations concerning the cost control.
• Make sure that all material and equipment made available to the accounts department is correctly used.
• According to assistant financial controller instructions, implement the appropriate means to ensure the cost control is done correctly.
• Make any suggestions to Assistant Finance Director, which will improve the work of the cost control.
• Monitor costs, compare them to the budget and take note of variances.
• Ensure all purchase requisition are received from the Purchasing Manager.
• Agree all prices on supplier invoices to purchase requisition or the master price list from accounts department.
• Ensure each supplier invoice has a purchase order number and a receiving document number.
• Return all invoices to Purchasing Manager, when the quoted price does not agree to the supplier’s invoice.
• Performs related duties and special projects assigned.

Skills & Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Hospitality Management and/or Accounting
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar capacity as Cost Controller in a luxury hotel and with at least 1-year experience in other finance functions
• Hotel pre-opening preferred
• Familiarity with Accounting System (SUN System)
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• UAE experience preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Must have analytical skills.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills