Hi, I’m
Diane Taylor
Treasury Cash Manager
Nassau,NP
Summary
To attain a position with a financial institution that will enable growth, development and enhancement of skills within the financial field and provide a high standard of service and efficiency.
Overview
25
years of professional experience
Work History
CABLE GROUP OF COMPANIES (BE ALIV LTD)
Treasury Cash Manager
01.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Assist in successful completion of external audits by providing comprehensive documentation and addressing auditor inquiries efficiently.
- Ensure all Bank Accounts are reconciled on monthly basis.
- Ensure all Customer Payments are posted to accounts on daily basis
- Established strong banking relationships, enabling favorable pricing negotiations and streamlined operations.
- Act as key liaison between senior management and other departments, ensuring effective communication of treasury-related information and alignment with broader organizational objectives.
- Spearhead efforts to consolidate banking services, leading to reduced fees and improved overall service quality.
- Utilized financial software to post journals for all cash transactions.
- Complied with established internal controls and policies.
- Work with Cash Team of 6 persons ensuring development and a positive and productive environment
BE ALIV LTD.
Finance Supervisor
07.2018 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Assist in successful completion of external audits by providing comprehensive documentation and addressing auditor inquiries efficiently.
- Ensure Bank Balances are forwarded to Director to assist with cash flow projections
- Ensure all Bank Account are reconciled monthly.
- Ensure all Customer Payments are posted to accounts on a daily basis.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams on strategic planning initiatives, ensuring alignment with overall corporate objectives from a financial perspective.
- Reduced budget variances through regular monitoring of expenses and proactive identification of potential issues.
- Streamline month-end closing procedures, reducing time spent on reconciliations and ensuring timely financial statement preparation.
- Manage a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development opportunities for staff members.
- Led process improvement projects within the finance function, resulting in streamlined workflows and enhanced collaboration among team members.
Commonwealth Bank
Supervisor, Reconciliations
02.2009 - 06.2017
Job overview
- Ensures Sun Card principal and all other accrued G/L reconciliations are accurately prepared on timely basis
- Ensures Visa Debit principal and all other accrued G/L reconciliations are accurately prepared on timely basis
- Ensures MasterCard principal and all other accrued G/L reconciliations are accurately prepared on timely basis
- Ensures Prepaid Card principal and all other accrued G/L reconciliations are accurately prepared on timely basis
- Ensures that all MasterCard G/L reconciliation are accurately prepared on timely basis
- Ensures that Ledger Verification Report, Loan Late Fees Report, Note Clearing, Time Clearing and Open Items are received, reviewed and analyzed to locate any differences
- Ensures that all Bank Accounts(Foreign and Local) reconciliations are accurately prepared in timely manner
- Ensures that all Branches are notified of outstanding items and monitors to ensure items clear in a reasonable time
- Ensures that foreign currencies G/L 11246, 11251 are reconciled in a timely manner and that all cancelled and voided checks are filed
- Ensures that fixed asset register and all supporting schedules are accurately maintained and depreciation expense is computed and journalized
- Ensures that quarterly reconciliation of Ordinary Shares is performed and that any adjustments required are journalized
- Prepares and submits the quarterly QMR MasterCard report on or before the 15th working day following the end of quarter
- Prepares monthly department report detailing all material matters during the period and submit to Assistant Manager no later than the 5th working day of each month
- Ensures that both annual and semi-annual performance evaluations for all department personnel are prepared and submitted to the Assistant Manager with established timelines
- Coordinates and maintains records of vacation, absenteeism, and overtime for direct reports in the Department
- Assists in all aspects of departmental staffing requirements
- Identifies annually goals for all areas of responsibility and submits to Assistant Manager for review and approval by January 15 annually
- Updates Assistant Manager regularly on progress of goals throughout the year, at a minimum via monthly reports
- Assists with report preparation for external and internal auditors
- Ensures that the Bank's policy is maintained regarding archiving documents.
Commonwealth Bank
Supervisor, Accounts Payable
05.2006 - 02.2009
Job overview
- Ensure payment of all vendors accounts in a timely fashion
- Ensure reconciliation of accruals and prepaids
- Ensure payment of all utilities
- Ensure expense statements are reviewed and paid
- Ensure disbursement of per diem for staff travelling abroad
- Ensure cheques are prepared for replenishment of petty cash for departments
- Custodian of petty cash and cheques
- Ensure Stamp Tax report and cheque are prepared and forwarded to Public Treasury for payment
- Ensure all Salaries are processed and credited to customers' accounts in a timely manner
- Prepare Monthly Report for Accounts Payable area
- Forward Interdepartment Expense Reports to respective Managers by 5th working day of month
- Prepare annual review for supervised staff
- Keep record of vacation, sick, and absenteeism of staff members
- Maintain a positive and productive environment.
Commonwealth Bank
Dealer/Payroll Officer
01.2000 - 01.2006
Job overview
- Reconciling of account with The Central Bank of the Bahamas
- Input of Foreign Exchange Rates
- Liaising with Local Banks to purchase and sell Foreign and Local Currency
- Scrutiny and Maintenance of Foreign Accounts to ensure adequate funding
- Preparation and input of Wire Transfers via Swift/Bamtrac
- Liaising with The Central Bank of The Bahamas for purchases of Bahamas Government Registered Stock and Treasury Bills; monitoring of Stocks and Treasury Bills for maturity and interest payments
- Maintenance of Letter of Credits
- Monitoring of all Investments, Foreign and Local
- Reconciliation of Time Clearing General Ledgers
- Posting of all salaries for CB staff, balancing, preparation of journal entries related with payroll transaction for payment to staff accounts semi-monthly
- Verifying all changes made to Bahamian Payroll system, including sick and maternity leave deductions pension deductions and uploading file to IT Department for posting to accounts
- Liaising with HR Department to ensure all changes and or additions to Payroll were received, including verification of benefits etc
- Posting of all insurances paid, including National Insurance payments by employees to related General Ledgers at month-end
- Reconciliation of all General Ledgers related to Insurances
- Preparation of Monthly Report for Funding/Payroll Area.
Commonwealth Bank
Secretary to Financial Controller
01.1999 - 01.2000
Job overview
- Preparation of departmental reports to Vice-President
- Assisting with reconciliations of various General Ledgers
- Recording of all appointments.
Education
CPA CertificationNassau, Bahamas
Pursuing CPA Designation from Accounting
11.2025
Sojourner Douglass CollegeNassau, Bahamas
Bachelor of Arts, Administration/Accounting
01.2008
College of The BahamasNassau, Bahamas
Certificate, Accounts II from Accounting
08.1997
College of The BahamasNassau, Bahamas
Certificate, Accounts I from Accounting
06.1995
Aquinas CollegeNassau, Bahamas
Honor Roll, 5 BJCs, 1 GCE, 2 RSAs
01.1985
Skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Proficiency with Windows Operating Systems, AS400, Swift Alliance, BISS Systems
- Proficiency with Bahamian Payroll System
- Ability to organize work load and work without supervision
- Bank Relationship Management
- Payment Processing
- Cash Flow Forecasting
- Internal Controls
- Stakeholder Communication
- Cash Concentration
- Cash Flow Management
- Critical Thinking
- Prioritizing and Planning
- Cash handling expertise
- Goal Setting
- Staff Management
- Staff Training
- Accounting management
- Intuit QuickBooks
Phone Numbers
- Cell, 242-445-4670
- Cell, 242-817-1674
Special Interests
- Travelling
- Online Shopping
- Reading & Music
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Treasury Cash Manager
CABLE GROUP OF COMPANIES (BE ALIV LTD)
01.2023 - Current
Finance Supervisor
BE ALIV LTD.
07.2018 - 01.2023
Supervisor, Reconciliations
Commonwealth Bank
02.2009 - 06.2017
Supervisor, Accounts Payable
Commonwealth Bank
05.2006 - 02.2009
Dealer/Payroll Officer
Commonwealth Bank
01.2000 - 01.2006
Secretary to Financial Controller
Commonwealth Bank
01.1999 - 01.2000
CPA Certification
Pursuing CPA Designation from Accounting
Sojourner Douglass College
Bachelor of Arts, Administration/Accounting
College of The Bahamas
Certificate, Accounts II from Accounting
College of The Bahamas
Certificate, Accounts I from Accounting
Aquinas College
Honor Roll, 5 BJCs, 1 GCE, 2 RSAs
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