SHERRY ANN STEPHEN
Prospect,Barbados
Summary
“Results-driven and hardworking professional with exceptional investigative skills and a strong problem-solving mindset. Proven ability to lead teams, coordinate operations efficiently, and communicate effectively at all levels. Recognized for a strong work ethic, strategic thinking, and a commitment to achieving goals with excellence and integrity.”
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager, Internal Affairs
Barbados Revenue Authority
10.2024 - Current
- Oversees investigations into the affairs of suspected malpractice by the management and staff of the Authority.
- Supervises support efforts for taxpayers facing unresolved tax issues, and guides the development of recommendations to prevent similar issues from recurring in the future.
Manager, Expenditure
Barbados Revenue Authority
04.2023 - 10.2024
- Prepare, implement, and monitor the department’s annual budget, ensuring alignment with Financial Rules and BRA regulations
- Review and approve departmental expenditures, ensuring they are within budgetary limits and compliant with financial policies and procedures.
- Generate regular financial reports, analyze spending trends, and provide recommendations for cost-saving and resource optimization.
- Ensure financial practices adhere to internal controls and external audit requirements; coordinate with auditors during financial reviews and evaluations.
Manager, Revenue
Barbados Revenue Authority
10.2020 - 03.2023
- Manage the Authority's tax collection activities across the various locations
- Provide technical direction to staff who are involved in the maintenance of current taxpayer accounts
- Directs supervisory staff in resolving collection discrepancies and queries
- Directs the compilation of statistical data and the preparation of reports on collection efforts
- Respond to internal and external audit observations and recommendations
Senior Internal Affairs Officer
Barbados Revenue Authority
08.2016 - 09.2020
- Conduct investigations into the affairs of suspected malpractice of management and staff of the Authority
- Assist taxpayers who are experiencing unresolved tax problems with the Authority and make recommendations to prevent those problems from recurring
Trainee Professional Accountant Programme
Ministry of Finance & Economic Affairs
01.2015 - 07.2016
Senior Accountant
Ministry of Education, Science, Technology & Innovation
04.2014 - 08.2015
- Assist in the preparation and management of Estimates for the Ministry and departments under the Ministry's remit
- Provide assistance to other departments with respect to the analysis of cash flow reports, revenue projections and preparation of cash flow budget worksheets and expenditure budgets
Accountant
Ministry of Education, Science, Technology & Innovation
08.2008 - 03.2014
- Assist in the preparation and management of Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure, analysis of cash flow reports, revenue projections and preparation of cash flow budget worksheets for the Ministry and departments under the Ministry's remit
- Spearhead the execution of annual in-house audits of 90 primary and nursery school accounts
- Supervise 3 Assistant Accountants and assist in the supervision of 13 Clerical Officers
Assistant Accountant
Barbados Accreditation Council
01.2007 - 07.2008
- Set up the Accounts Department, develop the procedures manual and implementation of business processes for the Council
- Assist in the preparation and management of Annual Estimates of Expenditure and Revenue for the Council
- Prepare quarterly Cash Flow projections, financial and management accounts
Clerical Officer
Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs & Sports
11.1992 - 12.2006
Education
Masters - Forensic Accounting
University of Portsmouth
12.2020
Forensic Certified Public Accountant -
Forensic CPA Society
10-2020
FCCA -
Association of Certified Chartered Accountants
12.2016
CXC -
Christ Church Foundation School
08-1992
Skills
- QuickBooks
- SmartStream
- MS Office Suite
- Oral communication
- Written communication
- Detail-oriented
- Problem-solving
- Analytical skills
- Organizational skills
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 12/14/75
References
- Dr. Karen Best, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Labour, Social Security and Third Sector, bestikaren@gmail.com, 230-4654
- Ms Valda Alleyne, Valda Alleyne Consulting, info@valdaalleyneconsulting.com, 232-6466
- Mr. Wayne Graham, Auditor, 260-3617
Summary - Personal Goal
To strive for excellence whatever the task; to overcome and/or manage challenges whilst seeking to improve my working environment and self.
Hobbies and Interests
- Performing gospel artist
- Motivational Speaker
- Journalling
Certification
- Course of Economic and Financial Research, Guardia di Finanza - CIAT, Italy, October to November 2024
- NADT-CATA Modern Techniques of Investigation and Intelligence Gathering Workshop, India, February 2025
- United States Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) and the National Center for State Courts (NCSC) Regional Civil Recovery Live Exercise – November 2021 – July 2022
- UNODC: Combating Trade-Based Money Laundering, November 2022
Timeline
Manager, Internal Affairs
Barbados Revenue Authority
10.2024 - Current
Manager, Expenditure
Barbados Revenue Authority
04.2023 - 10.2024
Manager, Revenue
Barbados Revenue Authority
10.2020 - 03.2023
Senior Internal Affairs Officer
Barbados Revenue Authority
08.2016 - 09.2020
Trainee Professional Accountant Programme
Ministry of Finance & Economic Affairs
01.2015 - 07.2016
Senior Accountant
Ministry of Education, Science, Technology & Innovation
04.2014 - 08.2015
Accountant
Ministry of Education, Science, Technology & Innovation
08.2008 - 03.2014
Assistant Accountant
Barbados Accreditation Council
01.2007 - 07.2008
Clerical Officer
Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs & Sports
11.1992 - 12.2006
Masters - Forensic Accounting
University of Portsmouth
Forensic Certified Public Accountant -
Forensic CPA Society
FCCA -
Association of Certified Chartered Accountants
CXC -
Christ Church Foundation School
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