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MARILEN MONTENEGRO

MARILEN MONTENEGRO

Cost Controller
Abu Dhabi

Summary

OBJECTIVE: Forward-thinking Cost Controller excited to bring 15-year background to new organization. Expert in setting financial targets and devising strategies to improve internal controls, standards, and processes. Prepared to bring talent and expertise to the organization offering opportunities for advancement.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Cost Controller

Ten11 Cafe Patisserie
Abu Dhabi
10.2023 - Current
  • Implemented Cost Control measures that maintain the margin in overhead cost
  • Prepared monthly Cost of Goods Sold and evaluated wastages and variances
  • Prepared monthly Cost of Goods Sold and evaluate wastages and variances
  • Assisted in developing annual budgets using historical spend analysis and projected needs to align with strategic goals.
  • Assisted in the development of annual budgets based on historical spend analysis, projected needs, and strategic goals.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements through diligent monitoring of expenses and budgets.
  • Communicated with suppliers to address invoicing issues. to resolve any invoicing disputes or discrepancies promptly.
  • Analyzed cost trends, leading to timely identification of potential issues and proactive solutions.
  • Monitored inventory levels, implementing controls to minimize stock discrepancies while maintaining adequate supplies for business operations.
  • Enhanced communication between finance and operations teams, promoting collaboration on cost control initiatives.
  • Validates Recipe Costing by checking the entry on the system and reviewing actual presentation.
  • Analyzed cost structures to develop accurate financial forecasts and budgets.
  • Developed comprehensive financial models for accurate forecasting and effective cost management strategies.

Audit and Cost Controller

Group Lucien Barriere LLC
Abu Dhabi
08.2020 - 09.2023
  • Conduct month-end processes, coordinate month-end accruals to Accounting, provide inventory valuation report
  • Prepared food cost reports and provided insights on unusual movements or results to inform decision-making
  • Managed menu costing and issued food potential cost reports for one outlet each month.
  • Scheduled meetings to discuss menu pricing strategies
  • Set meetings for Menu pricing
  • Coordinate, implement and follows up on Accounting SOP audits for all areas of the business.
  • Prepare reports on price lists, inventory balance, damages incurred in stocks and shortages monthly.
  • Audit Cashiers, Sales report and analyze discounts and complimentary transactions
  • Audited cashiers and sales reports, analyzing discounts and complimentary transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance
  • Coordinated with purchase department to address over-purchases and resolve price discrepancies
  • Evaluated vendor contracts, identifying areas for negotiation or alternative procurement methods to reduce expenses.

PROCUREMENT OFFICER / COST CONTROLLER

Pascal Tepper French Bakery LLC
03.2018 - 08.2019
  • Manage the company's supply of products and services
  • Strategized to identify cost-effective supplier deals and optimize procurement expenses to support company growth initiatives
  • Source leading suppliers in the market and Quotation with Negotiation
  • Forecast and placing orders for imported items
  • Purchase Order Management
  • Forecast levels of demand for products and services
  • Generated reports and analyzed pricing strategies to inform procurement decisions
  • Verifies the requirements as per par level and availability in the Inventory List
  • Creates LPO and sends to suppliers
  • Visiting vendors to inspect products
  • Conducts Inventory Spot Check
  • Manage month-end inventory and variance reports
  • Monitor wastage, Transfers (System & Physical)
  • Monitored wastage and conducted system and physical transfers to maintain inventory accuracy
  • Oversaw inventory processes at month-end to ensure accurate records and variance reports

SUPPLY CHAIN EXECUTIVE / ASSISTANT MANAGER, Assistant Restaurant Manager, Restaurant Manager • Secretary

Grey Gold L.L.C
08.2013 - 07.2017
  • Responsible for the complete supply chain process cycle right from the point of placing orders,logistics, warehousing, distribution, inventory control, cost control, all the way to sales with maximum margins
  • Managed relationships with vendors to ensure quality and timely delivery of products.
  • Identified and provided preferred suppliers for approved vendor list of common stock items, services, and equipment
  • Maintaining Service Level Agreements for all equipment & Point of Sales machines
  • Visit third party logistics and warehouse facility regularly to ensure quality standards of service provider
  • Maintained comprehensive vendor database for existing and new vendors
  • Conducted forecasting for inventory needs based on sales trends and seasonal demand.
  • Negotiate and procure from supplier at lowest cost, within the budget, yet keeping quality and standards intact
  • Update Inventory Management system with Purchase Order, GRN, Invoice, Costing,
  • Sales and Returns if any
  • Conducted regular quality control to ensure compliance with established standards
  • Ensuring timely delivery to the desired location
  • Receiving shipments at the lowest possible cost of logistics, thus ensuring maximum margin
  • Processing and Clearing shipment both Food and Non-food items
  • Oversee training needs, inventory control, supply orders, and other logistical responsibilities
  • Directed daily operations for client interactions, ensuring smooth service delivery. of the Co-worker Sta , serving employees daily
  • Ensured adherence to all safety and operational protocols for equipment usage.
  • Applying and Processing all kinds of airport passes (Employee, Tools, Equipment, Vehicle and Knife Pass)

Cst Controller, Supply Chain Executive, Restaurant Manager

Azadea Foods Corporation
01.2011 - 08.2013

Controlled inventory transactions by updating and validating sales, POS price, and inventory data while generating reports.

  • Monitored sale information input and followed up on sales reconciliation according to accounting sheets to ensure accuracy
  • Communicate with different departments/parties to coordinate issues related to sale shipment, invoices and other
  • Follow up and validate all inventory transactions
  • Review the generated Inventory results and initiate investigations when needed
  • Monitor input of sale information and follow up on the sales reconciliation based on the set accounting sheets
  • Process the change/update done on recipes and/or prices and accordingly export related data to the Point of Sale (POS) of all concerned shops
  • Conducted spot checks, expiry date evaluations, and audits on recipes and physical inventory at shops to maintain compliance
  • Reviewed the generated inventory results and initiated investigations.

SUPERVISOR / SENIOR WAITRESS / SALES ASSOCIATE

Paul Boulangerie, Azadea Corporation
04.2005 - 01.2011
  • As a team leader and trainer, helped achieve service excellence, total customer satisfaction, proper and accurate cashiering
  • As a team leader and trainer, helped achieved service excellence, total customer satisfaction, proper and accurate cashiering
  • Assisted customers with bill payments and provided advice on menu options, ensuring a positive dining experience.
  • Solves customers' complaints and ensures health and safety regulations are followed always in the restaurant
  • Achieved the goals of the organization and the targets of the brand.
  • Participates in the closing and opening of the restaurant and guarantees the respect of norms and procedures
  • Control the end of month inventory, monitor the food cost of the brand's outlet and review against the operation budget
  • Oversees the preparation and presentation of high-quality food items by strictly following the standards and preparation techniques of the brand's "Products bible."
  • Strictly follows up on the preparation techniques of the brand
  • Coordinated catering orders for banquets/receptions and ensured smooth operations for take away orders
  • Demonstrated customer service skills by interacting with diverse clientele to meet their needs.
  • Lead and guide proper standards and procedures
  • Modelled best practices for team members to inspire adherence to service standards.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Hotel andRestaurant Management

St. Scholastica's College
Manila, Philippines
03.1998

Skills

Cost control and budgeting

Cost analysis

Variance analysis

Cost benchmarking

Month-end and year-end closings

Internal controls development

Software

FMC, Sapaad, & Supy

Timeline

Cost Controller

Ten11 Cafe Patisserie
10.2023 - Current

Audit and Cost Controller

Group Lucien Barriere LLC
08.2020 - 09.2023

PROCUREMENT OFFICER / COST CONTROLLER

Pascal Tepper French Bakery LLC
03.2018 - 08.2019

SUPPLY CHAIN EXECUTIVE / ASSISTANT MANAGER, Assistant Restaurant Manager, Restaurant Manager • Secretary

Grey Gold L.L.C
08.2013 - 07.2017

Cst Controller, Supply Chain Executive, Restaurant Manager

Azadea Foods Corporation
01.2011 - 08.2013

SUPERVISOR / SENIOR WAITRESS / SALES ASSOCIATE

Paul Boulangerie, Azadea Corporation
04.2005 - 01.2011

Bachelor of Science - Hotel andRestaurant Management

St. Scholastica's College
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