Job Description

With thousands of hotels in over 100 countries and territories, Hilton offers countless opportunities to delight. From an open door to a welcoming smile and an exceptional experience, we offer the millions of travellers who stay with us every year a welcome they will never forget. In addition to our flagship brand, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, the family of brands includes Waldorf Astoria, LXR, Conrad, Canopy, Curio Collection, DoubleTree, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton and many others.If you appreciate the impact global travel can have on the world, you may be just the person we are looking for to work as a Hilton Team Member. Because itxe2x80x99s with Hilton where we never forget the reason we're here: to delight our guests, Team Members, and owners alike.Position StatementThe core responsibilities of the Account Executive, Cost Control are to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of cost control, storerooms, receiving and assist management in keeping the cost of food, beverage and other supplies to a minimum.What will I be doing?As the Account Executive, Cost Control, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Performs as Cost Clerks, Storekeepers, and Receiving Clerks.
• Ensure that all incoming goods are received via the receiving area, with deliveries properly checked against purchase orders and market lists.
• Ensure the security of all stores, including proper restrictions on the issue of keys and general access.
• Record and verify on a daily basis all food and beverage invoices for price extension, total and unit prices which should conform to the approved market prices.
• Ensure all inventory items are correctly set up in the hotel inventory system including sizes, descriptions, purchase units etc.
• Ensure that proper records are kept of inventory receipts, issues, returns and transfers and proper authorization thereof.
• Inspect and test goods whenever necessary especially with regard to food and beverage items.
• Ensure that accumulated daily invoices agree to amounts transferred to Accounts Payable.
• Make regular spot checks and inspections of storerooms, receiving area, and all outlets.
• Check duty invoices to ensure that correct duty has been applied.
• Have full and extensive knowledge of the hotel inventory system and be responsible for the maintenance of the system.
• Advice users on the hotel inventory system and assist in the setup of requisition lists, purchasing lists, etc.
• Ensure that the loading dock is kept clean and tidy at all times, free from clutter and hazards.
• Maintain adequate control on all inward and outward goods into the loading dock and storerooms.
• Maintain vigilance in ensuring the security of the loading dock.
• Prepare daily and monthly cost reports according to operational requirements, organize cost communication meetings, and participate in profit and loss meetings when necessary.
• Ensure current par stock levels are maintained and constantly reviewed.
• Monitor and investigate spoilage and recommend appropriate actions to reduce.
• Co-ordinate with the F&B Manager and Executive Chef on recipe costings.
• Co-ordinate with other operating departments to perform costings.
• Execute and coordinate the inventory of operation equipment and fixed assets with related department.
• Conduct and co-ordinate monthly stock takes of outlets and storerooms as well as operating equipment with concerned departments.
• Prepare monthly listing of slow moving and obsolete stock items with Cost Controller approval, ensuring that the received items are within the valid period to minimize spoilage.
• Maintain good relations with other hotel departments.
• Handle all requests and enquiries in a timely, efficient and friendly manner.

What are we looking for?An Accounts Executive, Cost Control serving Hilton Brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

• University Degree, preferably in Commerce, Accounting & Management or any other accounting qualification.
• Previous experience in an operational accounting role.
• Knowledge of cost control.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Mature and reliable person.

What will it be like to work for Hilton?Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travellers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!

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