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Ansar Hussain, F&B Cost Controller

Ansar Hussain

F&B Cost Controller·Surge Coffee Roasters & Restaurants

United Arab Emirates

Master's degree, Administration And Finance

Work experience

Total years of experience: 8 years, 9 months

F&B Cost Controller

December 2023 - Present

Surge Coffee Roasters & Restaurants

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

December 2023 - Present

Monitor and analyze food and beverage costs to ensure alignment with budget targets.

Manage inventory, including ordering, receiving, storing, and issuing of items to minimize waste and theft.

Maintain and negotiate relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure best value.

Assist in preparing budgets, forecasts, and financial plans for the F&B operations.

Prepare detailed financial reports on costs, inventory levels, and key operational metrics.

Implement internal controls and standard operating procedures to ensure compliance and efficiency.

Conduct menu engineering, analyzing pricing strategies, profitability, and sales trends.

Collaborate with kitchen, purchasing, and finance teams to optimize operational performance.

Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and operational efficiencies.

Utilize ERP systems (Oracle, FMC, Micros, Foodics) and MS Office tools for accurate reporting and analysis.

Ensure accurate stock reconciliation and compliance with financial policies.

Track wastage, variances, and losses, and implement corrective measures.

Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant

General Accountant

January 2021 - January 2023

Maruti Suzuki Arena

Hyderabad, India

January 2021 - January 2023

Maintained accurate records of accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), and general ledger in compliance with company and dealership policies.
Assisted with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning to support showroom operations and sales targets.
Processed vendor invoices, including spare parts and service contracts, ensuring timely payments and efficient expense tracking.
Managed customer accounts, tracked vehicle loan settlements, and resolved billing discrepancies.
Monitored cash flow from vehicle sales, services, and finance commissions to ensure liquidity and accurate financial reporting.
Supported monthly and year-end financial closings through reconciliations and preparation of financial statements.
Assisted in inventory reconciliation of vehicles and spare parts to maintain stock accuracy.
Collaborated with sales and service teams to streamline billing processes and improve revenue collection.
Managed vendor relationships by negotiating payment terms to optimize cash flow.
Conducted periodic audits of financial transactions to ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.

Company industry:
Automotive Dealership & Distributor

Assistant Cost Controller

January 2019 - January 2021

TGI FRIDAYS (Kuwait Food Company Americana)

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 2019 - January 2021

Assisted in managing food & beverage costs by updating recipes in FMC and ensuring accurate menu pricing across POS systems.
Verified daily sales data integration from Micros into the Materials Control system and supported the preparation of daily/monthly cost reports.
Ensured all menu items had standardized recipes and participated in menu pricing reviews for cost optimization.
Generated inventory reports, monitored usage trends, and supported stock level management to align with operational demand.
Monitored inventory shrinkage, investigated variances, and reconciled records with suppliers and internal departments.
Assisted with accounts payable by processing invoices, verifying financial data, and updating accounting ledgers.
Recorded business transactions, maintained accurate entries, and supported monthly account reconciliation and reporting.

Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant

Junior Accountant

July 2016 - August 2018

Tata Motors

Hyderabad, India

July 2016 - August 2018

Post and process journal entries to record all business transactions.
Update accounts receivable and issue invoices.
Update accounts payable and perform reconciliations.
Assist in preparing balance sheets, income statements, and other financial statements.
Review expenses, payroll records, and other assigned tasks.
Update financial data in databases for accuracy and easy access.
Assist senior accountants in monthly/yearly closings

Company industry:
Automotive Dealership & Distributor
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Education

Osmania University

August 2012

August 2012

Master's degree, Administration And Finance

India

GPA (percentage): 58.5%

GPA (percentage): 58.5%

NSV DEGREE COLLEGE

March 2010

March 2010

Bachelor's degree, Accounting

India

Skills

JOB COSTING
Expert
JOB COSTING
Expert
BUDGETING
Expert
BUDGETING
Expert
INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
Expert
INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
Expert
FORECASTING
Expert
FORECASTING
Expert
PLANNING
Expert
PLANNING
Expert
SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT
Expert
SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT
Expert
RESTAURANT OPERATION
Expert
RESTAURANT OPERATION
Expert
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING
Expert
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING
Expert
MICROSOFT OFFICE
Expert
MICROSOFT OFFICE
Expert
MICROSOFT EXCEL
Expert
MICROSOFT EXCEL
Expert
BUDGETING
Intermediate
BUDGETING
Intermediate
COST CONTROL
Intermediate
COST CONTROL
Intermediate
DATA ANALYSIS
Intermediate
DATA ANALYSIS
Intermediate
ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING
Intermediate
ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING
Intermediate
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Intermediate
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Intermediate
MENU ENGINEERING
Intermediate
MENU ENGINEERING
Intermediate
ODOO 10
Intermediate
ODOO 10
Intermediate
ORACLE APPLICATIONS
Intermediate
ORACLE APPLICATIONS
Intermediate
VARIANCE ANALYSIS
Intermediate
VARIANCE ANALYSIS
Intermediate
WASTE MINIMIZATION
Intermediate
WASTE MINIMIZATION
Intermediate

Languages

English

Beginner

Hindi

Beginner

Urdu

Beginner