• Application Deadline: Thu, 31 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Cost Control Officer



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 2 - 3 years



• Location Lagos




• City Lekki




• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  
  

Job Summary

• We are seeking a meticulous and highly analytical Cost Control Officer to join our growing hospitality business.


• This role is critical to managing cost efficiency across all units—ensuring proper stock utilization, preventing waste, controlling overheads, and protecting profit margins.


• The ideal candidate has a sharp eye for numbers, experience with inventory control systems, and a firm understanding of hospitality or food service operations.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Monitoring & Analysis:

• Track daily consumption and usage of raw materials across kitchen, bar, and service areas.


• Review recipes, portion sizes, and batch yields to ensure adherence to cost standards.


• Investigate variances between actual vs. theoretical costs and report findings.

Inventory Control:

• Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly stock counts (raw materials, food, bar, and store items).


• Verify stock receipts, transfers, and requisitions to ensure accurate recording.


• Collaborate with storekeepers, kitchen leads, and bartenders to detect stock abuse or over-portioning.

Process Auditing & Reporting:

• Audit stock movement across all units (dispatch, return, wastage, spoilage).


• Monitor food and beverage wastage and recommend process improvements.


• Prepare timely reports on cost trends, inventory discrepancies, and stock aging.

Systems & Process Enforcement:

• Ensure that all units adhere to SOPs for procurement, storage, and usage.


• Support finance and operations with input into pricing, menu engineering, and budgeting.


• Participate in regular kitchen/bar audits to verify compliance and efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Admin, or related field.


• Minimum of 2–3 years’ experience in cost control or inventory management (hospitality or FMCG sector preferred).


• Strong knowledge of inventory software and ERP systems (e.g., Sage, QuickBooks, or similar tools).


• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.


• High level of integrity, accuracy, and accountability.


• Ability to work independently and across departments in a fast-paced environment.

Key Competencies:

• Attention to detail and process compliance


• Strong numerical and analytical mindset


• Familiarity with food & beverage costing


• Excellent Excel/Google Sheets skills


• Communication and reporting abilities


• Ability to spot red flags and act promptly.