Cost Controller Job at Johari Rotana Tanzania – August 2026
Johari Rotana is inviting applications from qualified and motivated finance professionals for the position of Cost Controller in Tanzania.
The position is suitable for candidates with a background in finance, accounting, hospitality finance or cost-control operations who are interested in supporting the financial performance of a luxury hotel environment.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Food & Beverage Department, helping monitor operational costs, inventory movements, menu costing and financial controls while ensuring that established hotel procedures are followed.
Job Overview
Organization: Johari Rotana
Position: Cost Controller
Location: Tanzania
Department: Finance
Employment Status: Full-time
Career Level: Mid-Career
Job Reference: JB5475313
Posted: 10 August 2026
Application Deadline: 9 October 2026
The official Rotana careers portal currently lists the vacancy as open for applications.
About Johari Rotana
Johari Rotana is a luxury hotel located in Dar es Salaam's Central Business District.
The property forms part of the MNF Square development and offers hotel rooms, suites and serviced apartments, together with restaurants, leisure facilities and other hospitality services.
Its location provides access to Dar es Salaam's commercial areas, port, Zanzibar ferry terminal and other important parts of the city.
About the Cost Controller Role
The Cost Controller will support the hotel's financial and operational controls, particularly within Food & Beverage operations.
The role requires close coordination with the Food & Beverage team to monitor costs, review inventory, verify goods received and ensure that financial information relating to food, beverages and banquet activities is accurate.
The successful candidate should be analytical, detail-oriented and comfortable working with financial and operational information in a busy hospitality environment.
Key Responsibilities
The Cost Controller will be responsible for duties including:
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Preparing cost calculations for recipes and menus developed by the Executive Chef.
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Supporting decisions on appropriate selling prices based on menu costs.
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Conducting sample checks when goods are received by the hotel.
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Confirming that established receiving procedures are being followed.
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Preparing daily food-cost flash reports.
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Reviewing daily outlet void-control documents.
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Supporting financial monitoring of major banquet functions.
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Preparing profit-and-loss information for major banquet events.
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Preparing banquet revenue breakdown reports.
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Carrying out random inventory checks at hotel outlets.
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Reconciling opening and closing stock while considering store issues and sales.
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Reviewing and controlling complimentary bar-order documentation.
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Monitoring relevant Food & Beverage costs.
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Checking cost-related items such as complimentary fruit baskets and other guest-related F&B expenses.
These responsibilities are outlined in the current Johari Rotana vacancy announcement.
Inventory and Cost Control
A major part of this position involves ensuring that stock movement and Food & Beverage costs are properly monitored.
The successful candidate will need to compare:
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Opening stock.
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Closing stock.
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Items issued from stores.
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Recorded sales.
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Complimentary items.
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Other Food & Beverage consumption.
Accurate inventory monitoring helps identify unusual variances and supports better financial control within hotel operations.
Banquet and Food & Beverage Reporting
The Cost Controller will also provide financial support during major banquet events.
This may involve:
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Monitoring Food & Beverage consumption.
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Reviewing revenue generated from events.
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Preparing profit-and-loss statements.
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Producing banquet revenue summaries.
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Checking financial information relating to open-bar functions.
The position therefore requires someone who can work closely with both Finance and operational departments.
Required Education
The official vacancy lists a Bachelor's degree as the preferred education level.
Candidates with relevant education in areas such as accounting, finance, hotel management or related disciplines may be well suited to the nature of the role, provided they meet the complete requirements displayed by Rotana when applying.
Skills and Competencies
Johari Rotana is looking for a candidate who is self-motivated, results-oriented and capable of working independently while remaining an effective member of the wider hotel team.
Important competencies highlighted for the position include:
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Understanding hotel operations.
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Teamwork.
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Business planning.
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Supervising people.
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Understanding and working effectively with different people.
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Supervising operational activities.
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Effective communication.
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Adaptability.
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Customer focus.
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Strong commitment to achieving results.
The successful candidate should also be comfortable working with computerized systems and processing operational and financial information accurately.
Personal Attributes
A suitable candidate should demonstrate:
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A positive professional attitude.
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Strong attention to detail.
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Analytical thinking.
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Ability to work independently.
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Good organizational skills.
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Ability to work effectively within a team.
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Ability to manage information accurately.
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Strong focus on results.
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Ability to adapt to a fast-moving hospitality environment.
Why This Role Matters
Cost control is an important function within hotel operations because Food & Beverage activities involve frequent purchasing, inventory movements, pricing and daily sales transactions.
An effective Cost Controller helps the organization monitor expenses, improve cost efficiency and identify inconsistencies before they become significant financial problems.
The position therefore combines accounting knowledge with a practical understanding of hotel operations.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications through the official Rotana careers portal.
Apply Online:
https://www.rotanacareers.com/en/tanzania/jobs/cost-controller-5475313/
Job Reference: JB5475313
The official application page currently provides an Apply Now option.
Application Deadline
Applications are scheduled to close on:
9 October 2026
Candidates interested in the position are encouraged to review the complete requirements and submit their applications early.
Important Notice to Applicants
Before submitting your application, ensure that your CV clearly highlights any relevant experience in:
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Cost control.
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Accounting or finance.
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Hotel operations.
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Food & Beverage cost management.
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Inventory management.
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Financial reporting.
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Hospitality operations.
Applicants should only use recognized Rotana recruitment channels and should avoid individuals claiming they can guarantee employment in exchange for payment.
