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Azaruddin Hajwani, Cost Control & Procurement Manager

Azaruddin Hajwani

Cost Control & Procurement Manager·Mr. Brisket Restaurant LLC

United Arab Emirates

Master's degree, Finance

Work experience

Total years of experience: 13 years, 3 months

Cost Control & Procurement Manager

July 2021 - Present

Mr. Brisket Restaurant LLC

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

July 2021 - Present

Monitoring accurate monthly COGS reporting & support Operations to deliver COGS in line
with Budget.
Establishing the food cogs budgets for each outlet within agreed timelines.
Identify deviations & communicate to management in key cogs impact drivers such as Wastages,
inventory variances recipes yield differences Managing warehouse inventories for all the territories.
Lead and coordinate with the brand in any menu engineering & price fixing for existing and new
brands.
Work cross functionally with the Supply chain, Operations and Finance teams to ensure complete
application & process support in Inventory Management system (FMC) and to accurate ensure
updates in Inventory management such as new supplier/article/assortment. And oversee FMC
recipe creations for beverages and food.
Prepare the costing for recipes and menus prepared by the Executive Chef and suggest the selling
price.
Perform test checking on the receiving of goods at the Outlets to ensure that the procedures are
followed.
Prepare daily flash report of food costs and verify daily outlet void control sheets.
Randomly test the inventory of outlets by reconciling the opening stock with the closing stock,
taking account of store issues and sales
Verify and control complimentary bar order forms, Food & Beverage cost, etc.
Stock taking of various stores during month end and timely spot checks.
Conduct the bi annual operating equipment inventory and report the losses.
Verify spoilage reports for proper accounting.
Conducting market survey of food products especially fruits and vegetables.
Input additions, new pricing and menus into the micros POS.
Daily import of micros item sales in outlets to FBM for inventory reconciliation.
Accounting for daily inter-outlet transfer requests for proper cost allocation while maintaining
accurate inventory reconciliation.
Preparation of daily food and beverage receiving report.
Spot check in the month-end inventories with outlet staff to ensure that counting is done
correctly.
Preparing the COGS report & discussing it with Operation Manager & Board Director.
Conducting research on potential products, vendors, and services, and comparing price and
quality to ensure the best deal.
Meeting with vendors and clients to negotiate the best contracts.
Secure products and services at the best possible pricing without compromising on quality or
service
Consolidate purchases to achieve maximum economic benefit
Liaising with delivery and warehouse teams to ensure goods are received on time.
Monitoring inventory and writing orders to refill stock.
Attending events, shows, and exhibitions to network with vendors and view new products.
Inspecting purchased products upon delivery and reporting any issues timely.
Updating all records of purchased products.
Forge close relationships with Head of Departments, Management and Directors across the
restaurants and support office
Writing reports on purchases made and performing cost analyses.

Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Cost Controller/Purchase

January 2019 - June 2021

Noon & kabab Restaurant LLC

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 2019 - June 2021

Prepare the costing for recipes and menus prepared by the Executive Chef and suggest the selling
price.
Prepare daily flash report of food costs and verify daily outlet void control sheets.
Verify and control complimentary bar order forms, Food & Beverage cost, etc.
Conduct the bi annual operating equipment inventory and report the losses.
Verify spoilage reports for proper accounting.
Input additions, new pricing and menus into the micros POS.
Daily import of micros item sales in outlets to FBM for inventory reconciliation.
Accounting for daily inter-outlet transfer requests for proper cost allocation while maintaining
accurate inventory reconciliation.
Preparation of daily food and beverage receiving report.
Managing warehouse inventories for all the territories.
Identify deviations & communicate to management in key cogs impact drivers such as Wastages,
inventory variances recipes yield differences.
Work cross functionally with the Supply chain, Operations and Finance teams to ensure complete
application & process support in Inventory Management system (FMC) and to accurate ensure
updates in Inventory management such as new supplier/article/assortment. And oversee FMC
recipe creations for beverages and food.

Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Assistant Cost Controller

March 2018 - January 2019

Airest Restuarant Middle East LLc

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

March 2018 - January 2019

Preparation of daily Cost Per Guest food & beverage cost. Compare to Budget and last year.
Stock taking of various stores during month end and timely spot checks.
Conduct the bi annual operating equipment inventory and report the losses.
Verify spoilage reports and report the same to cost controller for proper accounting.
Assist Cost Controller in conducting market survey of food products especially fruits and vegetables.
Input additions, new pricing and menus into the micros POS.
Daily import of micros item sales in outlets to FBM for inventory reconciliation.
Accounting for daily inter-outlet transfer requests for proper cost allocation while maintaining accurate inventory reconciliation.
Preparation of daily food and beverage receiving report.
Perform beverage outlet spot checks on random basis.
Conduct spot checks on receiving items, verifying invoice quantities and price against actual quantities and quality received.
To assist the Senior Cost Control Assistant and to participate in the month-end inventories.

Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Assistant Credit Manager

February 2016 - January 2018

Majestic Hotel Tower

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

February 2016 - January 2018

Maintain a department organizational structure sufficient to meet all goals and objectives.
Properly motivate the credit and collections staff.
Measure department performance with appropriate metrics.
Provide for ongoing training of the credit staff.
Manage relations with collection agencies.
Manage relations with credit reporting agencies.
Manage relations with credit insurance providers.
Manage relations with the sales department.
Maintain the corporate credit policy.
Recommend changes in the credit policy to senior management.
Create a credit scoring model.
Manage customer credit files.
Monitor the credit granting and updating process.
Accept or reject the staff's credit recommendations.
Personally investigate the largest customer credit applications.
Monitor periodic credit reviews.
Monitor deductions being taken by customers.
Manage the application of late fees.

Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

AR Supervisor

April 2013 - February 2016

Ramada Jumeirah Hotel

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

April 2013 - February 2016

Accomplishes accounts receivable human resource objectives by selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising job contributions; recommending compensation actions; adhering to policies and procedures.
 Meets accounts receivable operational standards by contributing information to strategic plans and reviews; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; identifying system improvements.
 Meets accounts receivable financial standards by providing annual accounts receivable budget information; monitoring expenditures; identifying variances; implementing corrective actions.
 Collects accounts by contacting customers referred by clerks; investigating circumstances of non-payment; negotiating and resolving conflicts; expediting payment.
 Supports financial planning by forecasting cash
Updates receivables by coordinating and monitoring daily sales order processing and bank remittance transactions.
 Maintains accounting ledgers by posting monthly account transactions.
 Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
 Posts customer payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions.
 Posts revenues by verifying and entering transactions form lock box and local deposits.
 Updates receivables by totaling unpaid invoices.
 Maintains records by microfilming invoices, debits, and credits.
 Verifies validity of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from sales, trade promotions, customer service departments, and from customers;
 Resolves valid or authorized deductions by entering adjusting entries.
 Resolves invalid or unauthorized deductions by following pending deductions procedures.
 Resolves collections by examining customer payment plans, payment history, credit line; coordinating contact with collections department.
 Summarizes receivables by maintaining invoice accounts; coordinating monthly transfer to accounts receivable account; verifying totals; preparing report.
 Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
 Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
 Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
 Attends Management meetings and daily briefings as required.
 Ensure effective two way communication within own department by regular departmental communication meetings and daily briefings.
 Hosting Credit Minutes Meeting with Credit Manager to discuss the Aging Summary

Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Education

American Heritage University

December 2012

December 2012

Master's degree, Finance

United Arab Emirates

American Heritage University

July 2010

July 2010

Bachelor's degree, Finance

United Arab Emirates

Completed Bachelor of Bussiness Administration in Finance from American Heritage University in London American City College in Ras Al Khaimah on year 2010. Doing MBA in Finance from American Heritage University in London American City College ,Ras Al Khaimah.U.A.E

Poona college

April 2006

April 2006

High school or equivalent, science

India

Skills

Credit Review

Expert

Sage

Expert

Navision

Expert

Opera

Expert

Microsoft Office Suite

Expert

Invoice Processing

Expert

Cash Management

Intermediate

Credit Operation & Reserch

Intermediate

Financial Accounting

Intermediate

Cash Recovery

Expert

Credit Control

Expert

Credit Collection

Expert

Account Receivable

Expert

Credit Ananlysis

Intermediate

Credit Review

Expert

Sage

Expert

Navision

Expert

Opera

Expert

Microsoft Office Suite

Expert

Supplier Selection

Expert

Sourcing

Expert

Languages

English

Intermediate