Assistant Cost Controller

Job Description

The Assistant Cost Controller supports the finance team by monitoring food, beverage, and operating costs, checking invoices and purchase records, conducting stock counts, investigating variances, and preparing routine cost reports. Candidates are generally expected to have a diploma or degree in accounting, finance, hospitality management, or a related field, together with relevant hotel or cost-control experience. Strong numerical ability, attention to detail, integrity, and computer skills—particularly Excel and hotel accounting or inventory systems—are important. The role requires effective communication with purchasing, stores, kitchens, restaurants, and management. The successful candidate should be organised, discreet, able to meet deadlines, and comfortable working in a fast-paced hotel environment while following Marriott’s financial controls and service standards.

Company Info

Courtyard by Marriott Colombo is a contemporary business hotel operated under Marriott International, one of the world’s largest hospitality companies. Located in Colombo, Sri Lanka, the hotel is designed for business and leisure travellers, offering accommodation, dining, meeting facilities, guest services, and modern amenities. Courtyard properties typically emphasise practical comfort, reliable service, efficient operations, and welcoming spaces for both short and extended stays. As part of Marriott, the hotel follows established brand, safety, service, training, and financial standards while providing opportunities to work with an international hospitality organisation. Employees may benefit from structured procedures, professional development, cross-department exposure, and access to Marriott’s wider career network. The Assistant Cost Controller would support the hotel’s finance and operational teams, helping maintain accurate cost information and sound financial controls across purchasing, storage, food and beverage, and daily hotel activities.

Destination Guide

Sri Lanka offers hospitality opportunities in Colombo, beach resorts, cultural destinations, and hill-country hotels. Roles are available in finance, front office, food and beverage, housekeeping, engineering, sales, and tourism management, with international chains often providing structured training. The culture is friendly and diverse, shaped by Sinhalese, Tamil, Muslim, and colonial influences. English is widely used in tourism, while Sinhala and Tamil are the main local languages. Colombo provides the broadest employment market, public transport, restaurants, shopping, and urban services; living costs are generally lower than in many major international cities, although central accommodation can be expensive. Foreign nationals normally need an employer-sponsored work or residence arrangement and should confirm current requirements with Sri Lankan immigration authorities and the employer before travelling. Relocating typically involves securing a written offer, checking accommodation, arranging health insurance, and budgeting for transport and initial living costs. Sri Lanka’s beaches, wildlife, mountains, and historic sites offer an appealing lifestyle outside work.