Accounting Assistant – Temporary

Allied Hotels Limited trading as Radisson Hotel Trinidad is seeking a Temporary Accounting Assistant to support the hotel’s Finance Department with day-to-day accounting and administrative duties. The successful candidate will assist with data entry, and administrative functions. Must be able to work within a fast pace environment with financial records, high transaction volumes and the ability to work with multiple departments specifically, Front Office and Food & Beverage.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

•                Assist with daily accounting and administrative tasks within the Finance Department.

•                Process and record invoices, receipts, payments, and other financial transactions accurately.

•                Assist with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.

•                Verify invoices and supporting documents before processing payments.

•                Assist with bank, credit card, and ledger reconciliations.

•                Prepare and maintain financial records, reports, and spreadsheets.

•                Assist with cash handling, deposits, and daily revenue reconciliation.

•                Support the Night Audit and Income Audit processes, where required.

•                Maintain proper filing of accounting documents and records.

•                Respond to queries from suppliers, departments, and internal stakeholders regarding invoices and payments.

•                Assist with month-end closing activities and preparation of supporting schedules.

•                Ensure transactions are entered accurately into the hotel's accounting/ POS systems.

•                Maintain confidentiality of financial and company information.

•                Perform other accounting and administrative duties assigned by the Assistant Financial Controller or Group Chief Financial Officer.

Key Requirements:

•                Must have at minimum five (5) CSEC passes with Mathematics and English compulsory or a certification in accounting.

•                At least two (2) years work experience in a similar role.

•                Experience in accounting or a related field.

•                Knowledge of basic accounting principles.

•                Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other accounting software.

•                Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

•                Good organizational and communication skills.

•                Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

•                Previous hotel or hospitality experience would be an asset.