Couples Resorts
Management Accounting Trainee
We want you to “Grow Your Career” with us
At Couples Resorts, all of our decisions and actions are done with our guest in mind and that is why we offer the most Inclusive Vacation experience anywhere with the highest-level of repeat guests. We work hard to preserve an environment of trust, respect and superior service. We love what we do and we do it with passion and pride by inspiring and being inspired by our team and our guests.
If you personally share these values, want to be a part of a dynamic team and you have the requisite experiences, competences and qualifications below, then we invite you to submit your application for the position of a Management Accounting Trainee
Job Summary
The 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.
Management Accounting Trainee primary responsibilities are:
- Assist with the preparation and analysis of management accounts, monthly reports, and performance summaries.
- Support budget preparation, variance analysis, forecasting, and cost monitoring.
- Prepare journal entries and assist with general ledger reconciliations and account analysis.
- Participate in accounts payable, receivable, and cash management tasks.
- Help maintain fixed assets, accrual, prepayment, and other supporting schedules.
- Work collaboratively with operational departments to gather information, ensuring that financial reporting reflects accurate guest-related service costs and data
- Work closely with the Assistant Controller and wider Finance Department team.
- Actively participate in the two-year structured learning and development programme.
- Review revenue, payroll, purchasing, inventory, and operating cost data for accuracy and completeness.
- Use Excel and accounting systems to analyze data, identify trends, and highlight exceptions to improve business performance analysis.
The ideal candidate must posses the minimum qualifications and experiences:
- 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.
Are you the right person?
Then submit your application and resume online now:
https://couples.bamboohr.com/jobs
by June 12, 2026
Skills Required
- Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, management studies, or a related discipline
- Completed Level II ACCA or equivalent
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Confidence using financial systems or accounting software
- Basic understanding of accounting principles, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements
What We Do
Couples Resorts is a Jamaican, family-owned luxury hospitality company that pioneered the all-inclusive, couples-only resort concept in the Caribbean. Founded by Abraham Issa, who opened Jamaica's first year-round resort, Tower Isle, in 1949, the company today owns and operates four all-inclusive, adults-only oceanfront resorts in Jamaica: Couples Tower Isle and Couples Sans Souci in Ocho Rios, and Couples Negril and Couples Swept Away in Negril, delivering romantic, all-inclusive getaways.
