Cost Accountant

Roles and responsibilities

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
• Learning programs through our Academies and the opportunity to earn qualifications while you work
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world
• Ability to make a difference in the local community through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21
  

Job Description

Reporting to the Director of Finance and Business Support, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Consistently offers professional, engaging and friendly service
• Manage the team for which you are responsible and ensure that they are trained and monitored to carry out the Company’s processes
• On daily basis, ensure security of the storage and receiving areas are under your control
• To provide HOD’s with accurate delivery note details in order to establish purchasing accruals at the end of the accounting periods
• To maintain department stock requirements, identifying shortages in advance and ensuring the order is placed
• To check, weigh, temperature probe and store all deliveries appropriately
• Ensure all credit notes are requested and received and delivery notes correspond correctly to orders with the correct pricing
• To check all storerooms are clean at all times
• To review purchase requisitions considering issues such as lead times, standardization, quantity discounts, and purchasing budgets
• Conduct market price surveys in coordination with HODs to ensure best pricing
• Other Duties as assigned

Desired candidate profile

Previous experience is an asset
Accounting designation or enrollment required
Previous hotel experience preferred
Familiarity with Financial systems, Opera, Micros, POS, Excel
Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyze financial data and generate reports.
Attention to Detail: Meticulous in reviewing financial statements and ensuring accuracy in calculations.
Technical Proficiency: Proficient in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills.
Knowledge of Cost Accounting Principles: Understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis methodologies.
Personal Attributes:
Problem-Solver: Ability to identify issues and provide actionable solutions to improve cost efficiency.
Organizational Skills: Strong ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Effective Communicator: Capable of conveying complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
Analyze and control costs by monitoring expenditures and budget variances.
Prepare detailed cost reports and provide insights to management for decision-making.
Assist in the development of budgets and forecasts based on cost analysis.
Conduct regular audits of financial records and internal controls.
Collaborate with other departments to understand cost drivers and implement cost-saving initiatives.