Retail

Assistant Cost Controller

Kempinski Hotels·Nairobi, kenya·Full Time·Onsite
RetailFull TimeOnsite
-Closes Nov 12, 2026

Key Responsibilities

  • Stock taking of various stores during month end and timely spot checks.
  • Conduct the biannual operating equipment inventory and report the losses.
  • Verify spoilage reports and report the same to cost controller for proper accounting.
  • Assist Cost Controller in conducting market survey of food products especially fruits and vegetables.
  • Input additions, new pricing and menus into the micros POS.
  • Daily import of micros item sales in outlets to FBM for inventory reconciliation.
  • Accounting for daily inter-outlet transfer requests for proper cost allocation while maintaining accurate inventory reconciliation.
  • Perform beverage outlet spot checks on random basis.
  • Conduct spot checks on receiving items, verifying invoice quantities and weights against actual quantities and quality received.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

  • Degree in any business-related field.
  • A minimum of three years of experience, preferably in a 5* hotel cost control section with a good understanding of hotel operations especially stores & receiving procedures.
  • Experience in income audit is an added advantage
  • Ability to work and communicate in a multinational environment.
  • Computer literacy adapted to the field of training.
  • Working knowledge in MC, OPERA, Micros & SUN.
  • Knowledge of the generally accepted accounting principles and local regulations.

Key skills

BA/BSc/HND

At a glance

Company

Kempinski Hotels

Location

Nairobi, kenya

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

November 12, 2026

Created

November 6, 2026