Cost Controller

Fairmont Mount Kenya has been consistently ranked among the worlds finest earning a spot on the 2024 Travel Leisure 500 list and being recognized as one of the top destinations in Africa. It has also been featured by Condé Nast Traveler as one of Africas top addition the hotel has been honored as Africas Leading Hotel by the World Travel Awards for the fourth consecutive year most recently in 2025.

The role is responsible for ensuring strong financial control over inventory purchasing receiving storage and usage of goods particularly within Food & Beverage and General Stores. The position safeguards profitability by monitoring costs auditing transactions verifying pricing and quantities and ensuring compliance with accounting principles and hotel operating procedures.

The role provides accurate cost data to the Accounting & Control team and Department Heads to support daily operations budgeting and profit center management. It ensures that materials management systems are properly used variances are investigated and corrective actions are implemented.

1. Cost Control & Reporting

• Prepare daily and monthly cost reports (e.g. Food & Beverage Actual vs Potential).

• Provide cost summaries for financial reporting.

• Analyze General Stores issues against budget.

• Collate and journalize month-end inventory figures.

2. Inventory Management & Audit

• Audit inventory transactions and authorize adjustments.

• Participate in month-end and periodic stocktakes.

• Reconcile inventory variances and obtain explanations.

• Maintain records for non-system inventory transactions (banquets cocktails buffets).

• Monitor inventory turnover and par stock levels.

3. Purchasing & Receiving Control

• Compare purchase orders with authorized purchase requests.

• Audit receiving variance reports (price and quantity variances).

• Conduct market surveys to ensure competitive pricing.

• Spot check purchase orders against market lists.

• Verify quality of items received against specifications.

4. Food & Beverage Cost Monitoring

• Verify recipes yield tables and standard pricing tables.

• Check portion control and outlet recipe accuracy.

• Audit liquor handling pouring brands minibar controls.

• Investigate spoilage and wastage reports.

5. Asset & Equipment Control

• Maintain records of Operating Equipment and FF&E.

• Coordinate periodic and annual equipment inventories.

• Track movement and status of FF&E items.

6. Compliance & Systems Control

• Monitor accuracy of data entered in Materials Management systems.

• Ensure proper use of units of measure and brand information.

• Audit operating procedures (purchasing receiving storing preparation).

• Ensure compliance with accounting principles.

7. Training & Supervision

• Train and guide ambassadors in Materials Management procedures.

• Support team development and operational efficiency.

• Supervise and demonstrate proper processes where required.

Qualifications :

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in cost control preferably hospitality
• Bachelors Degree Finance Accounting Commerce or related Field.
• Experience in a luxury hotel environment is an added advantage.
• CPA Section 2 
• Knowledge in Sun System Opera Cloud Materials Control & Symphony.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook)

Additional Information :

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide.
• Learning programs through our Academies.
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
• Be part of creating the historic story of rehabilitating and releasing the rare Mountain Bongo that was heading toward extinction.
• Working with a hotel rich in history and known for exemplary services while growing your career.
• Work and learn in a magical luxury property.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time