Cape Town City Centre: Assistant Cost Controller – V&A Waterfront posted by Phoenix Recruitment

About the Role

A luxury hotel in the V&A Waterfront is seeking an Assistant Cost Controller to support the daily financial and cost control operations. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with financial systems such as Sage, Micros, and Excel.

Key Responsibilities

• Process routine tasks and responsibilities as necessary while maintaining company policies and departmental SOP’s (e.g., data capture, log updates)
• Ensure the highest standards of service and professionalism are provided timeously and with confidence
• Prepare and consolidate financial statements and reports (i.e., weekly flash reports and COS reports)
• Collect all invoices on a daily/weekly/monthly basis
• Process all invoices on Micros/MyInventory
• Support the formulation and implementation of control systems within the organization
• Oversee processing of all paperwork, accounts receivable, identifying discrepancies, and reconciling Micros purchases to Sage purchases
• Support the Cost Controller with all aspects of Cost Control as and when required/asked to do so
• Ensure that stock record systems are accurate & up-to-date
• Conduct regular asset stock-takes
• Provide closing stock figures & physically assist with stock-taking at stipulated intervals
• Compile stock check reports with a breakdown of items checked & provide comments where variances occur
• Pass information freely to HODs so that they can take appropriate action in the event of adverse results
• Ensure a smooth working relationship with other departments, avoiding antagonism in sensitive areas
• Adhere to goods receiving procedures strictly
• Prepare and assist with audits
• Follow changes in regulations and compile reports regarding compliance issues, standards, and accounting practices

Requirements

• Matric
• Experience in Accounting, Finance, Office Administration or any related field would be advantageous
• Micros/MyInventory experience
• Valid driver’s license would be advantageous
• Pride in excellent standards of service; strong interpersonal skills
• Technologically skilled with competent working knowledge of MS Office (Excel in particular), Sage and Micros
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong financial acumen and excellent time management skills
• Results driven with strong communication skills; proficient in presenting reports and financial information to others

Qualifications

• None mentioned

Salary & Benefits

• Not specified