Company Description
SEA-FAJ Consults Limited is a multinational recruitment and outsourcing agency operating in both the UK and Nigeria. We provide end-to-end talent solutions to organizations and support students in accessing global study opportunities.
Role Overview
SEA-FAJ Consults is recruiting on behalf of our client for a highly detail-oriented Cost Controller to manage, monitor, and optimize organizational costs across procurement, inventory, and operations.
The role focuses on budget control, cost analysis, pricing review, supplier verification, and internal compliance to ensure financial efficiency while maintaining quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, control, forecast, and monitor procurement and operational budgets.
- Conduct regular cost and benefit analyses to guide spending decisions.
- Audit specified costs and ensure internal control procedures are properly implemented.
- Perform daily restaurant, bar, and kitchen checks for wastage and efficiency.
- Verify package meals, staff meals, and complimentary meals for accuracy and approval.
- Evaluate supplier quotations based on budget, quality, and commercial value.
- Control wastage, pilferage, and inefficiencies across departments and outlets.
- Monitor cost of sales across F&B outlets and ensure compliance with approved budgets.
- Review menu pricing and ensure correct prices are loaded on POS systems.
- Verify settlements, end-of-shift POS reports, voids, discounts, happy hours, and complimentary sales.
- Ensure all sales are correctly transferred into the payment and accounting systems.
- Conduct spot checks, monthly stock taking, and inventory reviews.
- Prepare cost, variance, and expenditure reports for management review.
- Support menu engineering and pricing strategies based on costing data.
- Prepare bid estimates and pricing for events, projects, and new initiatives.
- Manage supplier relationships to ensure competitive pricing and quality standards.
- Review supplier invoices, claims, and expenditures for accuracy and completeness.
- Promote budget awareness across teams and recommend corrective actions where required.
- Conduct feasibility studies and cost analyses for new projects and business opportunities.
- Monitor budgets to ensure expenditures remain within approved limits.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Professional certification (ICAN, ACCA, CIMA, CPA) is an advantage.
- Minimum of 4–7 years experience in cost control, finance, audit, procurement, or commercial management.
- Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, inventory control, and cost analysis.
- Experience working with POS systems and financial reporting tools.
- High level of numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and commercial decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Ability to work independently and in multi-departmental environments.
Why Join Us
- Work in a performance-driven and professional environment.
- Opportunity to contribute directly to profitability and operational excellence.
- Exposure to strategic cost planning and business growth initiatives.
- Supportive team culture with continuous learning opportunities.
Benefits
- Health Management Organisation (HMO) coverage
- Daily lunch
- Annual leave and break periods
Compensation
₦700,000 Gross Monthly