Management Accounting Trainee
On-site · Montego Bay, Saint James Parish, Jamaica
Job Summary
Management Accounting Trainee supports the Finance Department by assisting with financial reporting, reconciliations, budget monitoring, cost analysis, and other day-to-day accounting activities across resort operations. This is a two-year structured learning and development programme designed to prepare the candidate for a management position. The trainee works closely with experienced finance professionals to build practical experience in hospitality finance and internal controls. Primary responsibilities include preparing and analyzing management accounts, monthly reports, and performance summaries; supporting budget preparation, variance analysis, forecasting, and cost monitoring; preparing journal entries and assisting with general ledger reconciliations and account analysis; participating in accounts payable, receivable, and cash management tasks; maintaining fixed assets, accruals, prepayments, and other schedules; collaborating with operational departments to ensure accurate guest-related cost data; working with the Assistant Controller and Finance team; participating in the structured two-year programme; reviewing revenue, payroll, purchasing, inventory, and operating cost data for accuracy; using Excel and accounting systems to analyze data, identify trends, and highlight exceptions to improve business performance.
Required Qualifications
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, management studies, or a related discipline
- Completed Level II ACCA or equivalent
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and confidence using financial systems/accounting software
- Basic understanding of accounting principles, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements
Desired Qualifications
- Level II ACCA or equivalent
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Experience with accounting systems/software
- Basic understanding of accounting principles, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements
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