Cost Controller providing financial oversight and analysis for hotel operations aboard cruise ships. Collaborating with hotel departments to ensure compliance and reporting accuracy.
Responsibilities
Monitor and analyse daily, weekly, and monthly hotel costs (food, beverage, consumables and other hotel-related expenses).
Compare actual costs against budget and forecast; highlight variances and potential risks to the Finance Department Chief Financial Accountant and Hotel Director.
Identify and recommend cost-saving opportunities without compromising service quality.
Prepare and submit daily, voyage (if requested), and monthly cost reports to the Company.
Review and validate inventory counts across all hotel sub-departments.
Investigate consumption discrepancies in cooperation with department heads and report findings to Chief Financial Accountant and Business Performance Specialist - Finance.
Ensure stock levels remain within Company-defined minimum/maximum thresholds, avoiding overstocking, waste, or stockouts.
Provide periodic reporting on shelf-life critical and slow-moving items.
Review and validate all purchase requests for financial compliance before approval by the Company.
Ensure that all local purchases are pre-approved and supported by proper documentation (must keep CFA informed)
Monitor supplier invoices, purchase prices, and material management system entries for accuracy.
Ensure adherence to Company financial policies, internal controls, and audit standards.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation related to costs, purchases, and inventories.
Support vessel clearance and reporting requirements from a financial compliance perspective.
Partner with hotel sub-departments to provide cost analysis and ensure financial accountability.
Collaborate with the Finance Department ashore, submitting timely and accurate reports.
Support onboard teams by fostering cost awareness and compliance with financial procedures.
Requirements
Vocational training in hotel management or provable relevant professional experiences in the field of cost controlling
A minimum 5 years of professional experience in a relevant industry/ field. Cruise ship experience is a must.
Experiences in worldwide logistics
Excellent product knowledge
Good IT knowledge and advanced Excel level
Experience on material management systems, preferably MXP and Otalio
Fluently spoken and written English
Experience in leadership position and supervisory skills
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