About This Job:
Q-Sourcing Limited trading as Q-Sourcing Servtec is a manpower management solutions firm operating in the East African Region in the countries of Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and South Sudan.
On behalf of our client
in the
Hospitality Industry
, we are looking for a competent
,
skilled, and experienced
Cost Controlle
r
to work in Kampala.
Position Purpose:
The Cost Controller serves as the hotel's operational financial control function, ensuring effective cost management, inventory integrity, procurement compliance, and profitability analysis across Food & Beverage operations. The role exists to strengthen internal controls, support budgeting and forecasting, optimize menu profitability, and provide reliable financial information that enables management to make informed commercial decisions. The position operates independently while maintaining close collaboration with operational departments to improve efficiency and business performance.
JOB ROLES AND EXPECTATIONS;
Inventory & Cost Control
• Establish and maintain effective inventory control systems for food, beverage, operating supplies, and consumables.
• Conduct regular inventory counts and investigate variances.
• Monitor stock movements, transfers, and consumption patterns.
• Review inventory turnover and recommend corrective actions.
• Minimize waste, spoilage, pilferage, and obsolete inventory.
Procurement & Purchasing Control
• Review purchase requests and ensure compliance with purchasing policies.
• Monitor supplier pricing and purchasing trends.
• Conduct market price comparisons.
• Support supplier negotiations through cost analysis.
• Ensure proper receiving and documentation procedures.
Menu Costing & Profitability Analysis
• Prepare and maintain recipe costing.
• Conduct menu engineering analysis.
• Analyze contribution margins.
• Recommend menu pricing adjustments.
• Support banquet pricing reviews.
• Work closely with Executive Chef and F&B Manager to improve profitability.
Financial Analysis & Reporting
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly cost reports.
• Analyze food cost, beverage cost, labor productivity, and operating expenses.
• Monitor cost variances and investigate exceptions.
• Prepare management dashboards.
• Present recommendations to Management.
Budgeting & Forecasting Support
• Support annual budgeting.
• Prepare monthly forecasts.
• Monitor budget performance.
• Analyze departmental spending.
• Recommend cost improvement initiatives.
Operational Business Partner
• Partner with F&B Manager and Executive Chef to improve departmental profitability.
• Participate in menu planning and promotional costing.
• Attend operational meetings and provide financial insight.
• Support management in commercial decision-making.
• Develop financial awareness among operational managers.
Internal Controls & Compliance
• Strengthen internal controls across purchasing, stores, kitchen, and F&B operations.
• Ensure compliance with company policies.
• Conduct periodic operational audits.
• Monitor POS controls, voids, discounts, complimentary transactions, and inventory adjustments.
• Support internal and external audits.
Reporting & Advisory Support
• Prepare accurate management reports.
• Present cost-saving recommendations.
• Identify operational risks.
• Support strategic planning with reliable operational data.
Qualifications and Experience;
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Hospitality Management or related discipline.
• Minimum 3–4 years' experience as a Hotel Cost Controller.
• International hotel experience preferred.
SKILLS & Competencies:
Strong knowledge of inventory control systems.
Strong understanding of Food & Beverage operations
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Experience with POS and Inventory Management Systems.
Strong analytical and commercial mindset.
High level of integrity and confidentiality.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Ability to influence operational departments through data and analysis.
All candidates who meet the criteria outlined above are encouraged to apply under the job vacancy
“QSSU- CC-COST CONTROLLER.”
Application link:
https://jobs.qsourcing.com/jobs/Careers/735362000020188030/QSSU-CC-COST-CONTROLLER-source=CareerSite
Note
:
The deadline for applications is not later than
08:00 AM Friday, 21st August,2026
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Q-SOURCING SERVTEC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ANY SOLICITATION WILL LEAD TO DISQUALIFICATION.
