P.O. Box *** Phone 345-***-****
Grand Cayman KY*-1501 E-mail:
Cayman Islands sharlaberry31@gmail.
B.W.I. com
Sharla M. Berry
Objective To secure a position which will provide the opportunity to
utilize my qualifications and skills as well as contribute
to the goals of a team of dedicated and motivated
professionals.
Education 1989-1991 Cayman Islands High School
High School Diploma
Math, English, Office Studies, Computer Studies, Child
Development, and General Science
January 2008 - July 2008 UK Based Institute of Legal
Executives (ILEX)
Level 2 Certificate in Vocational Paralegal Studies
Diploma
The Legal Environment, General Legal Principles, and The
Nature and Role of the Criminal Law Practice.
Work experience
January 13, 2014 to Current
Analyst
The Analyst performs functions relating to the various
processes of the Division (outlined below) and monitors an
assigned portfolio of licensees and registrants on an
off-site basis, as well as participates in risk-based
on-site inspections.
Registrations
a) Processes the registration of new funds and Excluded
Persons including the review of Offering Memorandums to
ensure full disclosure of all facts and information that
investors would need to make an informed investment
decision;
b) Follows up with the Funds' legal counsel to ensure that
deficiencies and/or ambiguities in the fund's application
are resolved; and
c) Prepares weekly, monthly, and quarterly statistics for
new registrations and risk rates new registrants/licensees
in accordance with the Division's risk methodology to
better understand the jurisdictional exposure and
potential systemic risk to the global financial markets.
Licensing & Ongoing
a) Conducts ongoing maintenance of portfolio to identify
material issues and/or deficiencies with new Fund
Administrators, Securities Investment Business Companies
and Auditors applications;
b)Performs due diligence on persons applying to act in the
capacity of operators, general partners, senior officers
and/or shareholders of licensees to determine fitness and
propriety;
c) Prepares submissions or reports relating to new fund
administrators, securities investment business companies
and auditor licence applications/revocation of licenses;
d) Prepares relevant pre-meeting notes/data for the Senior
Management, and participates and takes concise minutes in
meetings with licensees; and keep up-to-date with
financial and economic events at home and abroad in order
to be aware of matters that could affect registrants or
licensees.
E-Reporting
a) Conducts a timely analysis of annual returns and
financial statements to ensure that the requirements of
the laws are met and to identify any potential
operational, financial and compliance issues;
b) Reviews and processes audit extension/waiver/exemption
requests in accordance with the MFL and the Audit Waiver
Policy;
c) Participates in the production of the Investment
Statistical Digest; and
d) Processes industry enquires as it relates to the Funds
Annual Return, E-Reporting portal, extensions and waivers.
On-Site Inspections
a) Drafts pre-inspection and inspection reports to
determine the inspection scope and recommendations for
improvement based on findings, and follows up to ensure
compliance with recommendations;
b) Participates in the file assessment and annual risk
analysis of the licensees;
c) Participates in on-site inspections for the purposes of
assessing management's ability to address regulatory
issues that may exist with the licensee, its funds under
administration and compliance with the MFL, or SIBL, the
Money Laundering Regulations, Terrorist Law, and relevant
Statement of Guidance, Rules and Policies; and
d) Analyzes financial statements and other relevant
information to ensure licensees are solvent and that there
are no on-going concerns as it relates to international
accounting standards.
November 4, 2013 to December 18,2013 Advantage
International Management Part-time
Reviewing corporate documents, reviewing and updating the
minute books, complete filings with registrar of companies
being struck off.
January 16, 2013 -September 16, 2013
Senior Administrator - Fiduciary
Responsible for the administration of fiduciary portfolio.
Assisting the Vice President with new business enquiries,
collating information, due diligence information and
assisting with coordinating, scheduling and attending
board and shareholder meetings; acting as a main point of
contact for the client companies and their board of
directors; coordinating legal, regulatory filings and
maintaining statutory books and records; acting as a
channel of communication for client company directors on
all matters of company law and governance. Ensuring all
databases are completed and maintained accurate data by
the take on point of the closing of the transaction.
Liaising with Investment Managers, Administrators,
Directors and other relevant parties to obtain
documentation, NAV packs, due diligence questionnaires,
compliance certificates and other necessary information.
And also conducting monthly reviews of NAV packs and
obtaining and reviewing Administrator, Custodian, and
Investment Managers reports.
July 3rd 2007 to Present Priestley's Attorneys at
Law
Paralegal
Daily contact with court, drafting documents, meeting with
clients, and attending to regular filings with statutory
bodies. Process monthly reports and review outstanding
debts, contact customers and handle direct enquiries
regarding payments and prepare reminder letters to
customers regarding outstanding debt.
June 2005-June 2007 Scotia Bank
Personal Banking Officer
Daily appointments with clients, opening new accounts,
preparing credit card applications, preparing personal,
land and mortgage applications and also providing
homeowners insurance from Island Heritage.
August 2000 - June 2005 Credit Union Ltd.
Senior Loans Officer
Deal with all walk-in loan enquiries, advise customers
regarding security requirements, ensure all relevant
documents are submitted and confirmed prior to loan
approval, handle closings for approved property loans and
Supervisor with B signature supervising junior loan clerks
and submit monthly reports of total loan capital
initiated.
Securities Officer
Process and register all legal documents for Corporate and
Personal Loan applicants, review and ensure compliance for
Bill of sale documents, Process standing orders, ensure
validity for customer bank references and fulfill clerical
relief duties as required for bank clerks
July 1999 - June 2000 Cayman Islands
Health Services
Debt Collector
Process outstanding debt collection, review monthly debts,
contact customers and handle direct enquiries regarding
late payments and prepare reminder letters to customers
regarding outstanding debt.
April 1993 - June 1999 Cayman National
Bank
Electronic Data Processing Dept.
Responsible for filing daily transactions, General
Accounts and Book Keeping Duties, Post and Audit banking
transactions and Debit Collection Processing.
Hobbies Swimming, Walking, Reading, Going to the Gym
Volunteering with the Family Resource Centre, and also
doing a lot of work on Domestic Abuse.