Cost Controller
2026-03-19T11:57:18+00:00
Accor
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Professional Services
Accounting & Finance, Restaurant & Hospitality, Business Operations
2026-03-24T17:00:00+00:00
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
We are Accor. We are a worldwide Augmented Hospitality leader. We are more than 230,000 hospitality experts placing people at the heart of what we do, creating new connections & emotions for our guests, nurturing real passion for service and achievement beyond limits. Were so much more than hotels were creating innovative lifestyle experiences , whether you live, work or play. Blaze your own trail from 40+ hotel brands, restaurants, nightclubs, spas, co-working spaces, and tech start-ups . Building on the strength of our teams and our strong holistic ecosystem of brands & solutions, we are breaking new ground to shape the hospitality of tomorrow and inspire new ways to experience the world.
JOB SUMMARY
The role provides accurate cost data to the Accounting & Control team and Department Heads to support daily operations, budgeting, and profit center management. It ensures that materials management systems are properly used, variances are investigated, and corrective actions are implemented.
Qualifications
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in cost control preferably hospitality
Bachelor’s Degree Finance, Accounting, Commerce or related Field.
Experience in a luxury hotel environment is an added advantage.
CPA Section 2
Knowledge in Sun System, Opera Cloud, Materials Control & Symphony.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
High attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to multitask and work under pressure
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
RESPONSIBILITIES
Cost Control & Reporting
Prepare daily and monthly cost reports (e.g., Food & Beverage Actual vs Potential).
Provide cost summaries for financial reporting.
Analyze General Stores issues against budget.
Collate and journalize month-end inventory figures.
Inventory Management & Audit
Audit inventory transactions and authorize adjustments.
Participate in month-end and periodic stocktakes.
Reconcile inventory variances and obtain explanations.
Maintain records for non-system inventory transactions (banquets, cocktails, buffets).
Monitor inventory turnover and par stock levels.
Purchasing & Receiving Control
Compare purchase orders with authorized purchase requests.
Audit receiving variance reports (price and quantity variances).
Conduct market surveys to ensure competitive pricing.
Spot check purchase orders against market lists.
Verify quality of items received against specifications.
Food & Beverage Cost Monitoring
Verify recipes, yield tables, and standard pricing tables.
Check portion control and outlet recipe accuracy.
Audit liquor handling, pouring brands, minibar controls.
Investigate spoilage and wastage reports.
Asset & Equipment Control
Maintain records of Operating Equipment and FF&E.
Coordinate periodic and annual equipment inventories.
Track movement and status of FF&E items.
Compliance & Systems Control
Monitor accuracy of data entered in Materials Management systems.
Ensure proper use of units of measure and brand information.
Audit operating procedures (purchasing, receiving, storing, preparation).
Ensure compliance with accounting principles.
Training & Supervision
Train and guide ambassadors in Materials Management procedures.
Support team development and operational efficiency.
Supervise and demonstrate proper processes where required.
- Prepare daily and monthly cost reports (e.g., Food & Beverage Actual vs Potential).
- Provide cost summaries for financial reporting.
- Analyze General Stores issues against budget.
- Collate and journalize month-end inventory figures.
- Audit inventory transactions and authorize adjustments.
- Participate in month-end and periodic stocktakes.
- Reconcile inventory variances and obtain explanations.
- Maintain records for non-system inventory transactions (banquets, cocktails, buffets).
- Monitor inventory turnover and par stock levels.
- Compare purchase orders with authorized purchase requests.
- Audit receiving variance reports (price and quantity variances).
- Conduct market surveys to ensure competitive pricing.
- Spot check purchase orders against market lists.
- Verify quality of items received against specifications.
- Verify recipes, yield tables, and standard pricing tables.
- Check portion control and outlet recipe accuracy.
- Audit liquor handling, pouring brands, minibar controls.
- Investigate spoilage and wastage reports.
- Maintain records of Operating Equipment and FF&E.
- Coordinate periodic and annual equipment inventories.
- Track movement and status of FF&E items.
- Monitor accuracy of data entered in Materials Management systems.
- Ensure proper use of units of measure and brand information.
- Audit operating procedures (purchasing, receiving, storing, preparation).
- Ensure compliance with accounting principles.
- Train and guide ambassadors in Materials Management procedures.
- Support team development and operational efficiency.
- Supervise and demonstrate proper processes where required.
- Cost tracking
- Analysis
- Cost center monitoring
- Stock and inventory management
- Accounting
- Budgeting
- Financial planning
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in cost control preferably hospitality
- Bachelor’s Degree Finance, Accounting, Commerce or related Field.
- Experience in a luxury hotel environment is an added advantage.
- CPA Section 2
- Knowledge in Sun System, Opera Cloud, Materials Control & Symphony.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to multitask and work under pressure
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
JOB-69bbe49ef3ea3
Vacancy title:
Cost Controller
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Accounting & Finance, Restaurant & Hospitality, Business Operations]
Jobs at:
Accor
Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, March 24 2026
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, March 19 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
We are Accor. We are a worldwide Augmented Hospitality leader. We are more than 230,000 hospitality experts placing people at the heart of what we do, creating new connections & emotions for our guests, nurturing real passion for service and achievement beyond limits. Were so much more than hotels were creating innovative lifestyle experiences , whether you live, work or play. Blaze your own trail from 40+ hotel brands, restaurants, nightclubs, spas, co-working spaces, and tech start-ups . Building on the strength of our teams and our strong holistic ecosystem of brands & solutions, we are breaking new ground to shape the hospitality of tomorrow and inspire new ways to experience the world.
JOB SUMMARY
The role provides accurate cost data to the Accounting & Control team and Department Heads to support daily operations, budgeting, and profit center management. It ensures that materials management systems are properly used, variances are investigated, and corrective actions are implemented.
Qualifications
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in cost control preferably hospitality
Bachelor’s Degree Finance, Accounting, Commerce or related Field.
Experience in a luxury hotel environment is an added advantage.
CPA Section 2
Knowledge in Sun System, Opera Cloud, Materials Control & Symphony.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
High attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to multitask and work under pressure
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
RESPONSIBILITIES
Cost Control & Reporting
Prepare daily and monthly cost reports (e.g., Food & Beverage Actual vs Potential).
Provide cost summaries for financial reporting.
Analyze General Stores issues against budget.
Collate and journalize month-end inventory figures.
Inventory Management & Audit
Audit inventory transactions and authorize adjustments.
Participate in month-end and periodic stocktakes.
Reconcile inventory variances and obtain explanations.
Maintain records for non-system inventory transactions (banquets, cocktails, buffets).
Monitor inventory turnover and par stock levels.
Purchasing & Receiving Control
Compare purchase orders with authorized purchase requests.
Audit receiving variance reports (price and quantity variances).
Conduct market surveys to ensure competitive pricing.
Spot check purchase orders against market lists.
Verify quality of items received against specifications.
Food & Beverage Cost Monitoring
Verify recipes, yield tables, and standard pricing tables.
Check portion control and outlet recipe accuracy.
Audit liquor handling, pouring brands, minibar controls.
Investigate spoilage and wastage reports.
Asset & Equipment Control
Maintain records of Operating Equipment and FF&E.
Coordinate periodic and annual equipment inventories.
Track movement and status of FF&E items.
Compliance & Systems Control
Monitor accuracy of data entered in Materials Management systems.
Ensure proper use of units of measure and brand information.
Audit operating procedures (purchasing, receiving, storing, preparation).
Ensure compliance with accounting principles.
Training & Supervision
Train and guide ambassadors in Materials Management procedures.
Support team development and operational efficiency.
Supervise and demonstrate proper processes where required.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
Apply https://careers.accor.com/global/en/jobs
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