Cost Control

Role summary

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The Cost Control role is responsible for monitoring hotel purchasing, receiving, inventory, food and beverage costs, stock movement, and consumption variances. Typical requirements include a diploma or degree in accounting, finance, hospitality, or a related field; experience in hotel cost control or finance; familiarity with inventory systems and Microsoft Excel; and good knowledge of accounting procedures. The successful candidate is expected to maintain accurate records, prepare regular cost reports, investigate discrepancies, support budget control, and work closely with purchasing, kitchen, food and beverage, and finance teams. Strong attention to detail, integrity, organization, communication skills, and the ability to meet deadlines are essential.

About the employer

Novotel Makassar Grand Shayla is an Accor hotel in Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia. Novotel is Accor’s internationally recognized midscale hospitality brand, serving business and leisure travelers with comfortable accommodation, restaurants, meeting facilities, wellness services, and family-friendly amenities. The hotel operates within a major commercial and transportation hub in eastern Indonesia and caters to corporate guests, tourists, events, and local celebrations. As part of Accor, the property benefits from global operating standards, training opportunities, loyalty-program support, and an international hospitality network. Employees typically work in a multicultural environment where guest service, teamwork, responsible business practices, financial discipline, and operational efficiency are emphasized. The Cost Control position supports the hotel’s profitability by ensuring that purchasing, inventory, and consumption are accurately monitored across departments.

Working in Indonesia

Indonesia is an archipelago with varied opportunities across Java, Bali, Sumatra, Sulawesi, and other islands. Hospitality, tourism, aviation, retail, technology, finance, education, and marine industries are major sources of employment. Makassar is a practical base for careers in hotels, logistics, trade, government, and regional services, while offering lower living costs than Jakarta or Bali. Indonesian culture values courtesy, community, religious diversity, and respectful relationships; learning basic Bahasa Indonesia is highly useful. Lifestyle ranges from busy urban centers to beaches, mountains, and island communities, with warm weather year-round. Foreign nationals generally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate work or limited-stay visa; working on a tourist visa is not permitted. Relocation planning should include housing, healthcare, transport, insurance, tax obligations, and document legalization. Conditions and visa rules can change, so applicants should confirm requirements with the employer and Indonesian immigration authorities before traveling.