Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 15 years of experience, this seasoned accounting leader specializes in nonprofit financial management. Key qualifications include financial leadership, compliance with GAAP and IFRS, and systems optimization. Responsibilities have included leading accounting operations for organizations with revenues up to $90 million, achieving a 90% reduction in fraud exposure and a 20% improvement in bank reconciliation efficiency. The expert has managed teams, enhanced internal controls, and implemented process improvements in both local and international settings, including Africa and the Caribbean. 

Sectors and geographic focus

I have worked across diverse sectors including gender, health, training, grants and grant schemes, finance, and accounting. I've previously held roles such as Assistant Controller and Accounting Manager, focusing on financial leadership, compliance, and systems optimization. Career highlights include expertise in nonprofit accounting, financial reporting, and process improvements, with work spanning regional and international scopes, particularly in Africa and the Caribbean. I bring a deep understanding of regional development issues and cultural dynamics across Africa, the Caribbean, and North America.

Languages and education

With a background in English fluency, I utilize this language extensively in professional settings across multiple countries, including managing multilingual teams and coordinating international projects. My educational background includes a Bachelor of Science degree in Management Studies with a major in Accounting from The University of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica, and a Certificate in Budget and Finance from Georgetown University, School of Continuing Studies, Washington, D.C as well as a QBO ProAdvisor.