Jahlisa Joseph
San Fernando
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated accounting professional with hands-on experience in managing financial responsibilities and driving business growth. A holistic approach to accounting emphasizes not only the figures but also the broader business context, as demonstrated through a successful tenure at Ansa Mcal Group of Companies, where revenue generation and cost-cutting strategies were effectively implemented. Strong communication skills facilitate collaboration with colleagues across various technical backgrounds, fostering an environment of problem-solving and innovation. Detail-oriented, organized, and ethical, ready to contribute fresh ideas and a trustworthy presence to any organization.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Financial Accountant: Payroll and Reporting
Alstons Marketing Company Limited
Chaguanas, Trinidad And Tobago
06.2025 - Current
Key Responsibilities.
1. General Ledger.
- Conduct monthly reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts, including, but not limited to, cash, receivables, payables, and intercompany transactions.
- Review and approve invoices and journal entries for accuracy, proper coding, and compliance with internal policies, and accounting standards.
- Investigate discrepancies, and ensure alignment between sub-ledgers and the general ledger.
- Preparing journal entries monthly.
2. Fixed Asset Management.
- Maintain an accurate and up-to-date fixed asset register in accordance with accounting standards and internal policies.
- Record asset additions, disposals, transfers, and depreciation using the ERP system (preferably D365FO).
- Perform monthly reconciliations between the asset register and the general ledger.
3. Prepayments.
- Manage prepaid expenses to ensure accurate amortization over the appropriate accounting periods.
- Prepare and post prepayment schedules in the accounting system.
- Conduct monthly reconciliations and revaluations of prepayment balances.
4. Accruals.
- Prepare accrual entries for outstanding expenses at period end.
- Maintain thorough supporting documentation, and ensure timely reversal of accruals in subsequent periods.
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of liabilities in line with accrual accounting principles.
5. Financial Reporting.
- Prepare Talentia quarterly reporting packages for the Local Distribution Sector Division (Trinidad and Tobago). (AMCO, TOMCO)
- Prepare tax computations and related reporting for the Local Distribution Sector Division (Trinidad and Tobago). (AMCO, TOMCO)
6. Compliance.
- Review and approval of invoices and journals to ensure documents are in compliance with procedures (supports, coding, value, and payee). Posting will occur within 24 to 48 hours of submission.
7. Payroll Administration.
- Provide relief support for the payroll processing as needed, ensuring continuity of payroll processes.
- Process payroll for the Tobago Division and Executive, ensuring compliance with internal controls and statutory requirements.
7. Costing
- Provide relief support for the cost accountant as needed, ensuring continuity of costing processes and reporting during periods of absence or increased workload.
8. Process Improvement and Automation.
- Continuously review existing financial processes to identify opportunities for improvement and automation, enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
9. Security.
- Ensure daily security vault opening and lock-up, and coordinate CIT (Cash-in-Transit) cash pick-up in accordance with company protocols and security standards based on a shared schedule.
10. Additional Duties.
- Perform other related tasks and responsibilities as assigned to support the Finance Department and broader organizational goals.
Financial Reporting Accountant for Budgeting & Payroll & TWEE
ALSTONS MARKETING COMPANY LIMITED (AMCO)
01.2019 - Current
Senior Accounts Receivables Clerk
ALSTONS MARKETING COMPANY LIMITED (AMCO)
Chaguanas
01.2018 - 01.2019
Internal Control Assistant (Audit)
STANDARD DISTRIBUTORS LIMITED
01.2018 - 12.2018
Accounts Receivables Clerk
ALSTONS MARKETING COMPANY LIMITED (AMCO)
01.2017 - 01.2018
Accounts Payables Clerk
UNIVERSITY OF TRINIDAD & TOBAGO
Student Account Clerk
UNIVERSITY OF TRINIDAD & TOBAGO
Education
ACCA LEVEL 1 - Accounts: Levels 1 & 2, Sociology: Levels 1 & 2, Caribbean Studies, Communication Studies
CAPE
San Fernando06.2025
Skills
- Clear and concise communication
- Collaborative teamwork skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Proficient in D365 applications
- Critical thinking abilities
- Analytical problem-solving
- Collaborative team member
- Staff management
- Proficient in autonomous execution
- Quantitative analysis
- Proactive problem solver
- Autonomous worker
- Competent
- Effective time management skills
- Strong focus on accuracy
- Strategic thinker
- Prioritization and scheduling
- Team leadership
- Employee development
Websites
Certification
- Pursuing Accounting Certificates wit Corporate finance institute.
- Certificate in Peach Tree Accounting
- Certificate in Project Management
Timeline
Financial Accountant: Payroll and Reporting
Alstons Marketing Company Limited
06.2025 - Current
Financial Reporting Accountant for Budgeting & Payroll & TWEE
ALSTONS MARKETING COMPANY LIMITED (AMCO)
01.2019 - Current
Senior Accounts Receivables Clerk
ALSTONS MARKETING COMPANY LIMITED (AMCO)
01.2018 - 01.2019
Internal Control Assistant (Audit)
STANDARD DISTRIBUTORS LIMITED
01.2018 - 12.2018
Accounts Receivables Clerk
ALSTONS MARKETING COMPANY LIMITED (AMCO)
01.2017 - 01.2018
Accounts Payables Clerk
UNIVERSITY OF TRINIDAD & TOBAGO
Student Account Clerk
UNIVERSITY OF TRINIDAD & TOBAGO
ACCA LEVEL 1 - Accounts: Levels 1 & 2, Sociology: Levels 1 & 2, Caribbean Studies, Communication Studies
CAPE
Projects
Tranche 3 : Project Clover Payroll 123.
Payroll 123 (P123) is a payroll accounting software, that was launched over fourteen (14) companies which was designed to:
- To have a more strategic approach to HR & payroll management for the Group.
- To provide an integrated single source of truth of HR and Payroll data to stakeholders across the Group.
- To align with the Group’s digital transformation goal of operational efficiency and cost optimization.
For ten (10) months, I was seconded as a Project Lead to be a part of this team to ensure its smooth transition and successful launch for Alstons Marketing Co and also there Tobago branch (TOMCO). Over this ten (10) month period my duties were as follows:
1. Create and Conduct Iteration 1 and Iteration 2 Testing based on the Test cases until successful outcomes are achieved.
2. Review Failed cases with Payroll Business Lead and P123 Consultants to clear any bugs in application.
3. Remediate and retest until successful outcome achieved.
4. Review Failed case with Payroll Business Lead and P123 Consultants to clear any bugs in application.
5. Conduct User Acceptance Testing, (final iteration of testing) in preparation for Go-Live.
6. Ensure Legacy Payroll System Historic Data balances were provided to Data Lead for transformation to be uploaded to P123.
7. Review and validate transformed Historic Data, advise Data Lead of any corrections to be made.
8. Close and post payrolls in P123 for periods in chronological order.
9.Ensure all totals and YTD balances agree with the Legacy system totals and YTD balances
After critical testing and implementation of procedures and processes, Alstons marketing was the first company to successfully go live on time and had 100% FTQ compliance.
Personal Information
Title: Accounting Professional, Entrepreneur, Student
References
- Lisa Samuel
Alstons Marketing Company Limited
Finance Manager
Contact: 301-2978
- Sherry Ann Roopnarine
Alstons Marketing Company Limited
Financial Accountant
Contact: 487-6323
- Nalini Rajnath
EIG Industrial Co.
Accountant
Contact: 381-4680
- Sheldon Gumbs
Atlantic LNG
Operations Manager
Contact: 752-0110