Cost Control Executive

Responsible for complying with established accounting procedures relating to cost control, receiving, market survey, store and stock functions. Also responsible to control costs so as to meet budgeted and forecasted targets.

**Financial Responsibilities**:
1. Able to effectively analyse all reports generated by Birchstreet and Micros etc., so as to enable him to control costs efficiently.

2. To effectively carry out ongoing regular market surveys to ensure that prices obtained by Purchasing Department are competitive.

3. To assist Assistant Financial Controller and Assistant Director of Finance to identify areas that could further enhance cost efficiencies.

4. Able to take effective measures and actions to deal with unfavorable economic situation that requires urgent cost reduction to cope with steep drop in occupancy.

**Operational Responsibilities**:
1. Ensure proper procedures and documentations are observed to generate the necessary stock and cost reports.

2. Maintain sufficient database and supporting documents to ensure that the audit requirements for both internal and external are met.

3. Maintain all relevant documents both soft and hardcopies to comply with statutory compliance.

4. Prepare or delicate to subordinates to reconcile all accounts in a timely manner.

5. Conduct regular spot-checks to report and control wastages.

6. Manage the stores efficiently to be guided by minimum and maximum par levels to minimise over/understocking.

7. Cooperate with internal and external auditors in the course of their audits.

8. Comply with established reporting deadlines.

9. To undertake other duties as and when required by his Superior.

**Product**:
1. Observe constantly that the physical product in all aspects is consistent with the hotel standards.

2. Regularly inspect relevant areas of operation to ensure compliance.

3. Ensure that personal and staff’s grooming and neatness are observed regularly.

**General**:
1. Ensure that corporate, divisional and departmental policies and procedures are adhered to at all levels.

2. Liaise closely with other Departments and emphasize on excellent inter-departmental relations considering other departmental procedures and policies.

3. Delegate authority and responsibilities to direct subordinates without relinquishing ultimate responsibilities towards the operation.

**Personnel and Training Responsibilities**:
1. Is an excellent people manager, showing respect for local customs and cultures.

2. To build an effective management team through taking an active interest in the development of subordinates through training and involvement in decision makings.

3. Provide subordinates frequent feedbacks on their performances and status of development.

4. Exercise self-control, patience and is known for his fairness at all times.

5. Maintain an “Open-Door” policy.

6. Project a positive and motivated attitude among his peers and employees at all times.

7. Ensure that all personnel and training related policies are enforced consistently.

8. Ensure that all areas of responsibility are properly staffed, supervised and operating efficiently.

9. Is totally committed to training and show concern about the training of his employees, attend training sessions frequently.

10. Assist the departmental trainers in their training activities and monitor their effectiveness.

11. To ensure that all employees are fully conversant with the hotel’s policies and procedures.

**Administrative Responsibilities**:
1. To maintain all hotel records and forms as prescribed by established policies and procedures.

2. To control the preparation of daily, weekly and monthly accounting reports according to established formats.

3. Is able to meet given or agreed deadlines.

4. To attend all briefings and meetings as requested when necessary.

5. Is able to plan long-term but at the same time is able to react to sudden changes instantly.

6. Be proactive rather the reactive.

7. To ensure that ageing reports and other relevant reports are up-to-date at all times.

8. Conduct briefings and meetings so as to update staff in a manner to run the operation efficiently.

9. Is conversant in the use of computer systems and update her/himself regularly.

10. To ensure that reports are completed for Owner and GHM according to established deadlines.

1. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office.

2. Good communications and writing skills.

3. Tasks and Project Management.

Diploma in Accounting or Cost Management.

3 years of hospitality experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Pay: RM4,000.00 - RM4,500.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Health insurance
- Meal provided
- Opportunities for promotion
- Parental leave
- Professional development