Alicia Smith
Nassau
Summary
Dynamic finance executive with a proven track record of driving measurable business growth, enhancing customer satisfaction, and optimizing financial operations. Excels in fast-paced environments, utilizing expertise to spearhead expansion efforts and combat fraudulent activities. Independent consultant adept at delivering impactful results through strategic planning, project management, and fostering strong client relations. Strong collaborator who readily adapts to changing needs and consistently delivers reliable performance. Recognized for analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, driving success within diverse teams.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Independent Consultant | Financial Services & Investment Advisory
Advance Strategies & Management
09.2023 - Current
- Advise clients on alternative investment structures, regulatory compliance, and fund formation, including structuring sub-funds within licensed investment frameworks.
- Provide strategic consulting on private equity, real estate, and financial services, with expertise in due diligence, market entry strategies, and investment structuring.
- Assist high-net-worth individuals and institutional investors in portfolio allocation and investment diversification across alternative assets.
- Develop business models and feasibility studies for startups and established businesses seeking investment.
- Advise financial institutions on compliance frameworks, AML/CFT requirements, and regulatory licensing across The Bahamas, U.S., and Caribbean markets.
- Lead negotiations on investment terms, fund structures, and regulatory approvals, ensuring favorable outcomes for clients and stakeholders.
- Liaise with regulators, including the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) and The Central Bank of The Bahamas, to ensure adherence to industry standards.
- Develop risk management policies and operational procedures for financial services firms, alternative investment platforms, and fund administrators.
- Provide market insights on Bahamas real estate trends, including regulatory requirements for foreign investments and commercial property development.
- Foster strong client relationships through consistent communication, collaboration, and tailored investment strategies.
- Identify new market opportunities for clients, leading to successful expansion and business growth.
- Conduct client meetings to assess project objectives, financial requirements, and budget considerations.
- Negotiate terms with investors, partners, and financial institutions to optimize deal structures and strategic partnerships.
- Compile research data and deliver professional presentations with key findings and strategic recommendations.
- Create customized financial models to support client budgeting, forecasting, and investment decision-making.
Chief Executive Officer & Director
ST Global Markets Ltd.
05.2021 - 10.2024
- Spearheaded the development and execution of alternative investment strategies, yielding 8-12% annual returns for clients
- Led sales and commercial operations for short-term alternative investment products, achieving a 10% year-over-year revenue increase
- Directed the onboarding of new sales personnel, introducing structured commission-based models, and setting performance KPIs for driving investment deals
- Collaborated with the executive team to ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks (SEC, FINRA, Securities Commission of the Bahamas)
- Developed key partnerships across the US and Caribbean to expand market reach and diversify investment portfolio
- Lead the development of the organization's long- and short-term strategies
- Managed overall operations and make major decisions affecting the organization
- Manage the organization's resources
- Negotiated and approved agreements and contracts for the organization
- Managed company organizational structure
- Communicated with the board of directors
- Assessed and minimize risks to the company
- Provided company-wide leadership
- Developed and upheld the company's culture and mission/vision
- Implemented strategic plans by working with senior stakeholders
- Evaluate and track the success of the company in reaching its goals
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Identified new revenue generation opportunities to maximize bottom-line profitability.
- Drove continuous improvement by fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and open communication across all levels of the organization.
- Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
- Addressed employee and managerial concerns and implemented corrective actions to promote compliance.
- Championed corporate social responsibility initiatives that enhanced the company''s reputation as an ethical business leader within the community.
Financial Controller
Milo B. Butler & Son's Limited
08.2017 - 05.2021
- Worked alongside and provided support to the CFO and CEO to develop and execute the strategic plans of the organization while leading a team of six individuals within the finance department
- Developed short term and long term Financial Modeling
- Reviewed and analyzed monthly management account
- Draft and complete annual consolidated financial statements with note disclosure
- Creation and implementation of company policies and procedures
- Serve as Secretary of the Board for the company and its subsidiaries
- Annual Budget preparation / forecasting
- Worked with 6 executives to create annual budget and track actual expenses against projected expenses.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable operations for Rental and Wholesale and Retail business with 8mil in monthly expenses.
Accountant
Rentokil Initial & Tropical Exterminators
04.2015 - 08.2017
- Led and managed a team of five individuals while providing finance and operations support to the General Managers
- Served as the Business lead for ICabs system conversion and implementation
- Management of the Accounting Department and Customer Service Functions
- Preparation of Monthly Management Accounts
- Payroll execution and processing
- Created and implemented local policies and ensured that they were in line with best practices
- Annual budget preparation
- Provided oversight to the inventory management processes
Assistant Financial Controller
Swiss America Securities
09.2014 - 04.2015
- Worked directly with the Financial Controller and provided oversight to the Funding and banking department
- Ensured that all items were being correctly posted to General Ledger accounts
- Processed employee payroll
- Completed monthly bank reconciliations
- Processed Outgoing and Incoming funds
- Liquidated customer's accounts
- Investigated customers account with withdrawals exceeding $5000
- Managed platform liquidity in conjunction with the Trade Desk
- Improved financial reporting accuracy by streamlining the month-end close process and implementing new accounting procedures.
- Ensured compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures, reducing risk exposure for the organization.
Assistant Financial Controller
Milo B. Butler & Son's Limited
06.2010 - 09.2014
- Ensured that all items were being correctly posted to General Ledger accounts
- Completed monthly bank reconciliations
- Managed Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- Managed and reconciled all fixed assets, prepaid, and accrual accounts
- Responsible for maintaining all General and Sub Ledgers
- Completed and ensured that all month end and year end procedures are successfully carried out
- Prepared all financial reporting documents
- Reviewed and analyzed financial statements for possible re-class entries and fluctuation analysis, thus providing assurance the numbers are correct
- Prepared net operating income variance analysis
- Reconciled and analyzed balance sheet accounts to ensure transactions are recorded accurately and account balances are accurately stated in accordance with GAAP
- Implemented new accounting policies and procedures, as well as streamlined work flow processes for efficiency and accuracy
- Prepared and maintained internal audit files
- Responsible for preparing and completing all year end post-closing entries
- Lead for external audits performed by KPMG
Education
MBA - Data & Analytics
Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FL 12.2025
Bachelors of Arts - Accounting & International Hospitality and Tourism Management
Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FL 08.2009
Skills
- Data Analysis
- Process Improvement
- Sales leadership
- Inventory coordination
- Team development
- Business analysis
- Operations management
- Analytical thinking
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Process improvement
- Business planning
- Project management
Certification
- Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst, Corporate Finance Institute, In Progress
- Financial Analysis Fundamentals, Completed
- Building a 3 Statement Financial Model, Completed
- Business Valuation Modeling Part I, Completed
- Business Valuation Modeling Part II, Completed
- Budgeting and Forecasting, Completed
- FP&A Monthly Cash Flow Forecast Model, Completed
- Scenario & Sensitivity Analysis in Excel, Completed
- Dashboards & Data Visualization, Completed
- PowerPoint & Pitchbooks, Completed
- Corporate & Business Strategy, Completed
- Professional Ethics, Completed
- Advanced Financial Modeling & Valuation, Completed
- Advanced Excel Formulas & Functions, 03/2021, Completed
- Project Management Simplified, Linked In Learning, Completed
Timeline
Independent Consultant | Financial Services & Investment Advisory
Advance Strategies & Management
09.2023 - Current
Chief Executive Officer & Director
ST Global Markets Ltd.
05.2021 - 10.2024
Financial Controller
Milo B. Butler & Son's Limited
08.2017 - 05.2021
Accountant
Rentokil Initial & Tropical Exterminators
04.2015 - 08.2017
Assistant Financial Controller
Swiss America Securities
09.2014 - 04.2015
Assistant Financial Controller
Milo B. Butler & Son's Limited
06.2010 - 09.2014
MBA - Data & Analytics
Saint Leo University
Bachelors of Arts - Accounting & International Hospitality and Tourism Management
Saint Leo University
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