The Senior Cost Accountant plays a crucial role in managing and optimizing costs – with emphasis on direct material costs - within the Finance department at Cilantro. This position involves monitoring expenses, analyzing financial data, and implementing strategies to ensure cost efficiency and profitability are maintained.RESPONSIBILITIESRecord & Monitoring· Review, record and control all inbound and outbound material transactions in/out of all inventory locations (stores & warehouses)· Review supplier goods receiving notes and match it to internal records.· Analyze and monitor daily DMC & stock levels at storesInventory Control· Conduct regular store audit visits "Material & Cash Spot Check“· Conduct regular analysis of F&B costs.· Generate detailed reports on cost variances (Budget vs Actual) and (Actual vs Standard)Reporting & Analysis· Provide insights and recommendations based on cost analysis· Implement and maintain effective inventory management procedures.Menu Costing· Collaborate with chefs and menu planners to cost out menu items.· Regularly review and update menu costs based on ingredient prices.Analyze menu engineering data to maximize profitability.REQUIREMENTSBachelor of Accounting/Finance (or any other relevant field)Years of experience: - 3 to 5 yearsPreferably holds other functional qualifications: FMVA, CMA
Cilantro is the fastest growing tech-enabled F&B chain in Egypt with a network of 90+ stores that operate all across the country.
What you should know
7M+: In 2025, Cilantro served more than 7 million cups of coffee!
Largest Nationwide!: Cilantro has the largest point-of-sale coverage in Egypt.
Digital Leadership: Cilantro's app has been ranked the #1 F&B app in Egypt several times. Cilantro's digital penetration is word-class versus its industry peers!
How they work
One Team — We move as one team—collaborating across every function to turn ideas into impact.
One Goal — We share one goal: delivering a seamless, high-quality experience in every moment.
Recent update
2025 Summer Internship Program. Cilantro has proudly wrapped up the 3rd Cohort of our Summer Internship Program!
Our interns weren’t just observers, they became part of our journey. From Operations Excellence to Data, Quality, and App Seamless project…