Purchasing & Cost Accountant

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MAIN RESPONSIBILITY:

• Collect cost information and maintain an expenses database.
• Construct data accumulation systems.
• Determine fixed costs (e.g. salaries, rent and insurance).
• Plan and record variable costs (e.g. purchases of raw material and operations costs).
• Review standard and actual costs for inaccuracies.
• Prepare budgeting reports (for the company and for each department).
• Analyse and report profit margins.
• Prepare (monthly, quarterly and annual) cost forecasts.
• Assisting in month-end and year-end closing.
• Identify and recommend cost-effective solutions.
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety standards.
• Check that the departments have the products they need, in accordance with the purchasing procedures of the brand and the Group Procurement Department.
• Ensure that all purchasing is completed to ensure that the comfort of the guest is paramount.
• Optimise the kitchen and Food & Beverage ratios.
• Ensure there is an excellent relationship with suppliers and delivery staff.
• Centralise the ordering requirements of all departments.
• Place orders for products with the reference to suppliers in accordance with the recommendations of the Head Chef and/or the Food & Beverage Manager and Head Housekeeper.
• Provide the operational supervision of the suppliers and their delivery staff i.e. respect for areas dedicated for deliveries and accesses, dates and times of deliveries and the compliance with the specifications sheet created by management of the hotel.
• Update prices and stocks.
• Check the movements of goods and apply instructions in terms of order forms, delivery notes, billing.
• Take part in training sessions and department meetings.
• Take part in the technical training for trainees in the department.
• Organise the work of the warehouse staff depending on the structure of the hotel.
• Understand and strictly adhere to the Rules & Regulations established in the Employees Handbook and the Hotel’s policy on Fire, Hygiene, Health and Safety.
• Understand and strictly adhere to the country Rules & Regulations.
• Strictly adhere to all departmental SOPs.

Multi-tasking
Data Entry
Computer Skills
Flexibility
Organization
Attention to Detail
Communication
Time Management