Our client is a speciality coffee company recognised for its modern concept stores, artisanal offerings, and innovative culinary approach. They are currently seeking a Cost Controller to oversee purchasing compliance, manage inventory and cost control processes, prepare financial reports, and ensure efficient use of resources across stores, kitchens, and warehouses.
Requirements :
- Demonstrated experience in cost control or a related function in a similar business for the past five years.
- Strong understanding of inventory management, cost monitoring techniques, and procurement processes.
- Excellent analytical abilities with keen attention to detail.
- Capable of working independently while handling multiple tasks effectively.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proficiency in spreadsheets and inventory management tools.
- Ability to prepare detailed reports and assess cost trends.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- Additional certifications in cost control, inventory management, or financial analysis are an advantage but not essential.
Key Responsibilities :
Monitor and ensure all purchased materials comply with established purchasing procedures.Verify the accuracy of purchasing entry records from stores and kitchens, ensuring proper compliance of stock entries with procedures (including name, unit, warehouse, quantity, and amount).Follow up on and confirm that orders from stores and warehouses are placed correctly.Oversee cost control for store, kitchen, and warehouse products, reporting any irregular or unjustified expenses.Ensure proper and efficient use of all materials at the store level and prepare related usage reports.Accurately record all product recipes in the system and maintain continuous oversight.Report recipes to management and assist in determining sales prices.Prepare detailed monthly and annual cost reports.Provide inventory difference reports to stores at month-end and ensure discrepancies are audited.Investigate causes of inventory differences in warehouses.Deliver training on stock control, inventory, and order management to store managers.Manage and account for daily warehouse entries and exits.Track price fluctuations of purchased materials and report any unusual changes.Monitor sales performance of materials offered and report defects or issues.Prepare food and beverage counts for accounting purposes.Oversee and authorize product transfers between stores.