Cost Controller

About Epic Hotel & Suites

Epic Hotel & Suites is a dynamic and growing hospitality destination committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences through outstanding service and operational excellence. We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Cost Controller to strengthen financial efficiency and ensure robust cost management across all departments.

Position Overview

Location: Nyagatare, Rwanda
Department: Finance
Reports To: Finance Manager

The Cost Controller will be responsible for monitoring, analysing, and optimizing the hotel's costs, with a strong focus on food & beverage operations, inventory management, and procurement processes. This role is critical in driving financial discipline, improving profitability, and supporting informed decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and control food & beverage costs to ensure alignment with budgeted targets
• Conduct regular stock counts and reconcile inventory variances
• Maintain accurate inventory records, pricing updates, and cost of sales
• Review and verify purchase orders, invoices, and goods received
• Analyse consumption trends and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly cost reports for management
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, financial policies, and procedures
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes
• Work closely with procurement and department heads to optimize purchasing
• Collaborate with operational teams to improve efficiency without compromising quality

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Hospitality Management
• Minimum 3–5 years' experience in a Cost Controller role within a hotel or hospitality environment
• Strong knowledge of food & beverage cost control principles
• Solid understanding of procurement processes and internal financial controls
• Professional certification (advantageous)

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy