Assistant Cost Controller

Recruiter

Phoenix Recruitment

Job Ref

JHB001388/DB

Date posted

Monday, June 1, 2026

Location

V&A Waterfront, South Africa

Salary

Monthly

SUMMARY

Luxury

Hotel in the V&A Waterfront is looking for an Assistant Cost Controller responsible for supporting the daily financial and cost control operations of the hotel.

The role focuses on invoice processing, stock control, financial reporting, reconciliations, and ensuring company procedures are followed accurately.

Key duties include processing invoices on Micros and MyInventory, assisting with stock takes, preparing cost and financial reports, reconciling purchases, maintaining accurate records, and supporting audits and compliance processes.

The position also works closely with department heads to identify variances, improve cost efficiency, and ensure effective communication across departments.

The ideal candidate should be highly organized, detail-oriented, comfortable working with financial systems such as Sage, Micros, and Excel, and able to work accurately under pressure in a hospitality environment.

POSITION INFO

Duties

Adherence to company policies and departmental SOP’s.

Process routine tasks and responsibilities as necessary while maintaining SOP’s e.g. data capture, log updates etc.

Ensure the highest standards of service and professionalism are provided timeously and with confidence.

Preparing and consolidating financial statements and reports i.e., weekly flash reports and COS reports.

Collection of all invoices on a daily/weekly/monthly basis

Processing of all invoices on Micros/MyInventory.

Supporting the formulation and implementation of control systems within the organization.

Overseeing processing of all paperwork, accounts receivable, identifying discrepancies, and reconciling Micros purchases to Sage purchases.

Supporting the Cost Controller with all aspects of Cost Control as and when required /asked to do so.

Ensure that stock record systems are accurate & up-to-date

Ensure regular asset stock-takes are carried out

Provide closing stock figures & physically assist with stock-taking at stipulated intervals

Submit reports & identify possible reasons when results differ from anticipated targets

Compile stock check reports with a breakdown of items checked & provide comments where variances occur

Ensure that all information is passed freely to HODs so that they can take appropriate action in the event of adverse results

Ensure a smooth working relationship with other departments, avoiding antagonism in sensitive areas

Ensure goods receiving procedures are strictly adhered to

Preparing and assisting with audits.

Following changes in regulations and compiling reports regarding compliance issues, standards, and accounting practices.

Requirements

Matric

Experience in Accounting, Finance, Office Administration or any related field would be advantageous

Micros/ MyInventory experience

Valid driver’s license would be advantageous

Pride in excellent standards of service; strong interpersonal skills.

Technologically skilled with competent working knowledge of MS Office (Excel in particular), Sage and Micros

Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong financial acumen and excellent time management skills.

Results driven with strong communication skills; proficient in presenting reports and financial information to others