Cost Control Clerk

The Cost Control clerk is responsible for monitoring the compliance of various locations with the organization's overall budget and reporting any deviations from this budget.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:                      Cost Control Clerk

Department:                Accounts

Location:                     Sandy Bay (Hanover) 

Core Function

The Cost Control clerk is responsible for monitoring the compliance of various locations with the organization's overall budget and reporting any deviations from this budget.

The Cost Control Clerk is expected to handle communications with vendors, clients, and internal locations/departments, assist with inventory, database, and record maintenance and prepare financial reports. 

Education and Experience

• Minimum of an Associate Degree in Accounting
• At least two (2) years working in an Accounting department
• Prior experience in costing would be a distinct asset
• Proficient in computer skills, including Excel, Word and an Inventory Management System
• Detail-oriented and able to work flexible hours and on weekend
• Exceptionally well organized with an aptitude for data
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal
• Solid networking and interpersonal skills
• Able to generate budgets and reports
• Strong presentation skills, able to explain concepts concisely and accurately
• Able to develop strong, cooperative relationships with location heads

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Working closely with relevant locations to ensure that the management of inventory is within the guidelines provided
• Review budgets and report on variances
• Conduct inventory and stock counts and determine value and quantity of stock
• Prepare inventory reconciliation for food and beverage outlets, and any other location required
• Prepare costing of recipes
• Work with the Cost Controller to monitor location expenditure
• Calculating the break-out of items and accurately posting the various components
• Identify and report stock discrepancies

Special Conditions associated with the job

• May be required to work in outdoor environment
• May be required to work beyond normal hours

Performance Criteria

The job is satisfactorily performed when:

1. Inventory and reporting data are compiled accurately
2. Documents are properly filed and maintained.