Join the Millennium Hotel & Convention Centre Kuwait as a Cost Controller, where you will play a vital role in monitoring and optimizing the hotel’s operational costs. This full-time position is essential for ensuring financial efficiency and effective cost management within our dynamic environment.
Key Job Responsibilities
- Cost Monitoring: Analyze daily operational costs, identify variances and trends to provide insights for decision-making.
- Budget Collaboration: Work closely with department heads to track, manage, and optimize departmental budgets.
- Cost Control Implementation: Assist in developing cost control measures while maintaining high service and quality standards.
- Inventory Oversight: Manage and control inventory processes, conducting regular audits to minimize losses and waste.
- Record Keeping: Prepare and maintain accurate expense records, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
- Cost Reporting: Generate regular cost reports and analyses for management review, highlighting opportunities for savings.
- Financial Compliance: Ensure adherence to financial regulations and company policies related to cost control.
- Supplier Management: Collaborate with procurement teams to negotiate favorable terms and monitor vendor performance.
- Discrepancy Resolution: Address and resolve billing and payment discrepancies with suppliers.
- Training and Guidance: Provide guidance and training to colleagues in best cost control practices.
- Financial Collaboration: Work with the finance team to integrate cost data into financial analysis and reporting.
- Health and Safety Compliance: Operate in a manner that prioritizes health, safety, and environmental conservation, adhering to hotel policies.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
- Experience: Previous experience in cost control, financial analysis, or accounting within the hospitality industry is preferred.
- Skills: Strong analytical skills with a keen attention to detail; proficient in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; knowledge of Arabic is a plus.
- Team Player: Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and convey cost control objectives.
Benefits
- Job Type: Full-time position with opportunities for career growth within the hospitality industry.
- Work Environment: Join a supportive team in a reputable hotel that values professional development and employee well-being.
Application Instructions
If you are interested in this position, please apply directly through the company’s careers page or submit your CV and cover letter detailing your qualifications and experience.