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Joseph Makokha

Joseph Makokha

Bonney Lake,WA

Summary

Knowledgeable and detail-oriented Cost Accountant with strong background in manufacturing and Hotels. Helps companies maintain and improve profitability by completing relevant reviews and forecasts. Supports effective, accurate decision-making with sound financial analysis.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Cost Controller

Movenpick Hotel & Apartments, Ghala
Muscat, Oman
11.2023 - 06.2024

· Performing of monthly inventory closing procedures reconciliation.

· Computation of monthly cost related reports

· Verification of supplier invoices and accounts payable vouchers against receipt documents

· Control of overall purchases against the budget and business activities

· Preparation of the food and beverage variance reports and taking corrective action in cases of adverse variances.

· Prepare daily flash report of food costs and verify daily outlet void control sheets

· Attending major events with open bar, prepare P&L statement of major banquets and prepare revenue breakdown summaries

· Prepare of the recipe costs and menus as provided by the executive chef and recommend selling prices as per company objectives

· Working with all HODs to effectively control all products that enter and leave the hotel premises

· Monitoring departmental expenses against the budget and preparing monthly expenses report departmental wise

· Verification and posting of breakages and spoilages report in MC after proper compilation on a monthly basis.

· Conducting of spot checks in the stores and outlets to ensure minimal pilferage, proper par levels are maintained and no expired products are stocked.

· Proper verification of goods received at the company premises to ensure proper procedures are followed including all documentations and system GRNs are processed in line with the requisitions and LPOs placed

· Verification and control of management food and beverage allowances as well as discounts as per company policy for food & beverage and ensuring they are within the budgetary allocations.

· Liaising with the procurement, stores and accounts teams to ensure that all inventory items purchased are in line with the payment records and proper documentations upto date.

· Preparation of the staff meal cost, breakages and wastages report.

· Carrying out random spot checks on inventory items to ensure they are properly labeled and stored as per proper standards and procedures within the premises.

Cost Controller

Retaj Hotels &Hospitality
Al Khor, Qatar
02.2023 - 11.2023

· Monitoring departmental expenses against the budget and preparing monthly expenses report departmental wise

· Verification and posting of breakages and spoilages report in MC after proper compilation on a monthly basis.

· Conducting of spot checks in the stores and outlets to ensure minimal pilferage, proper par levels are maintained and no expired products are stocked.

· Proper verification of goods received at the company premises to ensure proper procedures are followed including all documentations and system GRNs are processed in line with the requisitions and LPOs placed

· Verification and control of management food and beverage allowances as well as discounts as per company policy for food & beverage and ensuring they are within the budgetary allocations.

· Liaising with the procurement, stores and accounts teams to ensure that all inventory items purchased are in line with the payment records and proper documentations upto date.

· Preparation of the staff meal cost, breakages and wastages report.

· Carrying out random spot checks on inventory items to ensure they are properly labeled and stored as per proper standards and procedures within the premises. Also ensuring that the FIFO rules are effectively followed

Cost Controller

Sevens Holding
Manama, Bahrain
06.2021 - 01.2023

· Monitoring departmental expenses against the budget and preparing monthly expenses report departmental wise

· Verification and posting of breakages and spoilages report in MC after proper compilation on a monthly basis.

· Conducting of spot checks in the stores and outlets to ensure minimal pilferage, proper par levels are maintained and no expired products are stocked.

· Proper verification of goods received at the company premises to ensure proper procedures are followed including all documentations and system GRNs are processed in line with the requisitions and LPOs placed

· Verification and control of management food and beverage allowances as well as discounts as per company policy for food & beverage and ensuring they are within the budgetary allocations.

· Liaising with the procurement, stores and accounts teams to ensure that all inventory items purchased are in line with the payment records and proper documentations upto date.

· Preparation of the staff meal cost, breakages and wastages report.

· Carrying out random spot checks on inventory items to ensure they are properly labeled and stored as per proper standards and procedures within the premises. Also ensuring that the FIFO rules are effectively followed

Cost Controller

Four Point by Sheraton
Nairobi, Kenya
11.2017 - 06.2021

· Monitoring departmental expenses against the budget and preparing monthly expenses report departmental wise

· Verification and posting of breakages and spoilages report in MC after proper compilation on a monthly basis.

· Conducting of spot checks in the stores and outlets to ensure minimal pilferage, proper par levels are maintained and no expired products are stocked.

· Proper verification of goods received at the company premises to ensure proper procedures are followed including all documentations and system GRNs are processed in line with the requisitions and LPOs placed

· Verification and control of management food and beverage allowances as well as discounts as per company policy for food & beverage and ensuring they are within the budgetary allocations.

· Liaising with the procurement, stores and accounts teams to ensure that all inventory items purchased are in line with the payment records and proper documentations upto date.

· Preparation of the staff meal cost, breakages and wastages report.

· Carrying out random spot checks on inventory items to ensure they are properly labeled and stored as per proper standards and procedures within the premises. Also ensuring that the FIFO rules are effectively followed

Senior Cost Accountant

Al Ghurair Foods
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
08.2006 - 05.2015
  • Analyze and report on manufacturing costs, inventory valuation, and operational expenses.
  • Prepare cost analysis reports to support budgeting and forecasting processes.
  • Monitor and analyze variances between actual and standard costs, and recommend corrective actions.
  • Develop and implement cost accounting systems, procedures, and internal controls.
  • Collaborate with operations and production teams to ensure accurate cost tracking and reporting.
  • Perform inventory audits and support inventory management processes.
  • Assist with month-end and year-end financial closing activities.
  • Prepare reports on product profitability, margin analysis, and cost trends.
  • Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives and process improvements.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Effective product pricing to ensure continued profitability

Education

CPA 2 - Accounting

KASNEB
Nairobi
12-2012

Skills

  • Microsoft Dynamics 365 NAV
  • Oracle ERP
  • Materials Control
  • Sun System
  • Opera
  • Pivot Tables
  • V-Look Up
  • Cost Analysis
  • Budgeting & Forecasting

Timeline

Cost Controller

Movenpick Hotel & Apartments, Ghala
11.2023 - 06.2024

Cost Controller

Retaj Hotels &Hospitality
02.2023 - 11.2023

Cost Controller

Sevens Holding
06.2021 - 01.2023

Cost Controller

Four Point by Sheraton
11.2017 - 06.2021

Senior Cost Accountant

Al Ghurair Foods
08.2006 - 05.2015

CPA 2 - Accounting

KASNEB
Joseph Makokha