Job Description
Happiness Is Always at The Edge – Change and be Happy!
Are You Ready to Shape the Future and Lead with Excellence?
Waters Edge, a benchmark of Sri Lankan hospitality, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Intern – Cost Controlling to support the Finance Department in monitoring operational costs and maintaining accurate financial records. Reporting directly to the Cost Controller, the role is responsible for assisting with cost data collection and analysis, maintaining cost records, monitoring inventory and consumption, supporting stock reconciliations, and preparing cost-related reports. The role also involves coordinating with operational departments, identifying cost variances, supporting cost-control procedures, and ensuring accuracy in financial documentation. This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring finance professional to gain practical industry experience and develop essential skills in cost analysis, inventory management, and financial control within a leading hospitality establishment.
Intern – Cost Controlling
Responsibilities
- Assist in coordinating operational and financial data between Finance and other departments.
- Support the recording and verification of stock transfers, requisitions, and inventory movements.
- Assist in updating inventory management systems, including item details, supplier information, and unit prices.
- Support routine stock checks and compliance inspections to ensure adherence to company SOPs.
- Assist in consolidating daily consumption, wastage, and operational reports.
- Maintain and organize cost-related documents, including purchase orders, invoices, and credit notes.
- Assist in preparing cost reports, inventory reconciliations, and supporting documentation for audits.
- Coordinate with Finance, Food & Beverage, Stores, and other relevant departments to obtain accurate cost-related information.
- Identify and report discrepancies in stock records, documentation, and operational data to the supervisor.
- Perform other duties related to cost controlling as assigned by the Cost Controller.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing or possessing a qualification in Accounting, Finance, Hospitality Management, or a related field.
- Basic knowledge of accounting principles, inventory management, and cost control processes.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Knowledge of inventory management systems or cost control software will be an added advantage.
- Good numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in handling data and documentation.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate with multiple departments.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage tasks and meet deadlines.
- Willingness to learn, take initiative, and work effectively in a fast-paced hotel environment.
- High level of professionalism, integrity, and accountability when handling financial and operational information.
“If you have a passion for setting industry standards in hospitality, we invite you to join us on this journey.”
This role is for immediate hire and applications will be closed within 5 days of this advertisement.
Please e-mail your resume to [email protected]
Please mention the position applied for in FULL CAPS in the subject header.
Waters Edge is an equal opportunity employer.
