Kimmoye Byron

• Oversees the implementation, enforcement and maintenance of an effective bank-wide Risk & Compliance and Enterprise-wide Risk Management (ERM) programme in accordance with all relevant regulatory and legislative requirements, the Bank’s approved risk Management Frameworks and Anti- Bribery, Corruption, Fraud, Money Laundering and Terrorism & Proliferation Financing Compliance policies.
• Development, implementation and ongoing management of the Bank’s Enterprise Risk Management Programme overseeing the use of risk models involving financial, credit and operational risk, to be used as part of effective risk control and monitoring based on research and analytical support.
• Coordinates with the Bank’s regulators as necessary (FSRC, FIU, ECCB or any other external group) on Risk & Compliance-related matters as requested.
• Assists with the design and implementation of an overall risk management process to include an analysis of the financial impact on the Bank when risks occur.
• Performs risk evaluations of proposed activities as may be required to identify potential risks associated with projects, products, services, etc.
• Analyzes current risks and proactively identifies potential risks affecting the Bank’s activities.
• Advises other Units/departments on potential or emerging risks.
• Identifies and assesses threats, liaising with risk owners to put plans in place as a control or buffer to avoid, reduce or transfer risk.
• Helps to establish the level of risk the Bank is willing to accept for various activities.
• Development and execution of a Group-wide ABCFML&TFP Compliance and ERM Training Programme to include appropriate introductory training for new employees.
• Promotes awareness of existing mechanisms whereby employees may report suspicious activity or suspected wrongdoing or other illegal or non-compliant conduct without fear of retribution.
• Advises management and staff on relevant rules and standards, to ensure that the Bank is aware of, or is following applicable legislation, regulations and guidelines with respect to the prevention of Money Laundering Terrorist and Proliferation Financing, Bribery, Corruption and Fraud etc.
• Reviews internal processes to determine compatibility with ABCFML&TFP best practices as well as the Bank’s policies and procedures and makes recommendations to address existing deficiencies.
• Reviews and supervises the monitoring of sanctioned countries to protect the Bank from unwittingly sending wires to beneficiaries situated in sanctioned countries.
• Assists with the development of systems and processes reasonably capable of detecting breaches of established limits or appetites.
• Reviews internal processes to determine compatibility with ERM policies and procedures and makes recommendations to address existing deficiencies.
• Receives and reviews departmental monthly reports related to Enterprise Risk Management, ABCFML&TFP Compliance or Regulatory Compliance, including the monitoring and reporting of anomalies or suspicious activity and the results of investigations for submission to the CRCO.
• Prepares reports on significant legislative, regulatory and other developments with the potential to impact the Risk and Compliance function of the Bank, proposing actions to be implemented to address those developments with approval by the CRCO.
• Assists with and reports on follow-up activities on noted deficiencies concerning ABCFML&TFP Compliance-related matters included in the final reports on internal and external audit examinations, and coordinates with the relevant divisions, units, departments or branches to ensure that appropriate action is taken to appropriately address all recommendations.

• Manage the daily operations of V-PMC’s Business Development, Human Resources and Marketing departments
• Provide reports showing the status of programs, risks, issues, action items, schedules, resources, and costs
• Work collaboratively with the CEO, Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) and other colleagues to provide business process improvements
• Review US government IT solicitations and provide bid/no bid decisions based on requirements and V-PMC’s core competencies i.e. IT Project, Program and Portfolio Management
• Provide all qualified personnel needed based on requirements of government solicitations and interview candidates for contract and corporate positions
• Attend Pre-Bid Conferences and other Business Development Conferences
• Represent the company through speaking engagements at shows, expos and seminars
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with existing and potential Teaming Partners, building trust and long-term value for both parties
• Implement adequate processes and procedures to ensure compliance with US Federal Government Procurement Policies and Regulations
• Co-ordinate all activities involved in the proposal process by preparing inputs, reviewing Technical and Financial Responses and ensuring timely submission of all components

• Reviewed applications for Citizenship by Investment in St. Kitts /Nevis and made recommendations based on supporting documentation and communication with applicants
• Managed the detection and mitigation of application fraud so as to safeguard St. Kitts/Nevis against reputational or financial risk
• Liaised with regional and international law enforcement bodies in conducting due diligence
• Recommended corrective actions to address regulatory issues identified during the verification and vetting processes

Finance Analyst

• Collaborated with Risk Management and Compliance partners and interacted directly with External Auditors
• Executed bi-monthly Payroll Accounting Closing Tasks effecting payments to more than sixteen thousand beneficiaries in over 120 countries
• Reviewed supporting documentation and ensured that no payments were made to individuals who appeared on the OFAC, UN, EU or UK sanctions lists
• Designed, tested and implemented a Global Payment Provider system
• Performed bi-monthly Payroll-SAP account reconciliation
• Authorized Staff Retirement Plan, Post Retirement Contribution Reserve Fund and 401k payments
• Approved direct deposit accounts as requested by staff members
• Responded to Payroll Service Desk queries in a timely manner
• Tested the Global Mobility Support Framework which provided additional benefits to overseas staff
• Prepared and analyzed loan operations reports for portfolio review meetings and disseminated to management and staff
• Conducted ex-post quality reviews of loan disbursements, identified ineligible expenditures and submitted findings to management
• Monitored and analyzed key operational indices of regional centers to encourage adequate utilization of resources
• Monitored action plans to ensure resolution of compliance failures
• Updated the Disbursement Risk Assurance Ratings in a timely manner
• Recommended system enhancements, participated in user testing and troubleshooting
• Evaluated requests for funding of external training and obtained the necessary approvals
• Maintained teamwork across the division through effective communication with staff
• Managed the development and implementation of a system to facilitate the direct deposit of payroll for staff in several countries in East Asia and the Pacific. This involved gathering requisite documentation, following-up with staff to update banking details, and liaising with various operational units to test the payroll process
• Collaborated with departments across the bank including Corporate Expenses, General Services and Treasury to develop and implement changes to procedures and processes
• Documented business procedures and implemented electronic banking in several Country Offices
• Developed and documented Corporate Credit Card procedures and Internal Control measures for the Country Office Corporate Card program
• Designed and managed the centralization of Statement of Expenses (SOE) processing
• Monitored and reported on the use of the Governance Partnership Facility Trust Fund to ensure compliance with the requirements of the fund
• Collaborated with project teams on all stages of the procurement process, issued requests for proposals and evaluated technical and financial proposals
• Provided guidance to task teams on the processes and procedures of the Governance Partnership Facility
• Conducted financial analysis and reporting to determine progress towards achieving the South Asia Region’s Governance and Anti-corruption commitments to management
• Effectively managed budget allocations for regional governance projects and ensured funds were utilized for the purpose intended
• Evaluated and reported on the project implementation and portfolio review process for each South Asia country team
• Performed analysis on Financial Management Reports of Nile Basin Initiative projects to ascertain proper usage of the Bank’s resources and donor funds
• Reviewed budgets and procurement plans of Nile Basin projects to ensure compliance with the World Bank's Financial Management and Procurement Guidelines
• Ensured seamless flow of disbursements from the Nile Basin Trust Fund to the Designated Accounts for the Shared Vision Projects and monitored the utilization of funds
• Performed ex-post reconciliation of contracts managed by the United Nations Office for Project Services on behalf of the Nile Basin Initiative to ensure compliance with the WBG’s procurement guidelines
• Managed a joint Governance Accreditation Program with the Department for International Development (DFID) in the UK

Resource Management Analyst

• Managed the development and implementation of a system to facilitate the direct deposit of payroll for staff in several countries in East Asia and the Pacific. This involved gathering requisite documentation, following-up with staff to update banking details, and liaising with various operational units to test the payroll process
• Collaborated with departments across the bank including Corporate Expenses, General Services and Treasury to develop and implement changes to procedures and processes
• Documented business procedures and implemented electronic banking in several Country Offices
• Developed and documented Corporate Credit Card procedures and Internal Control measures for the Country Office Corporate Card program
• Designed and managed the centralization of Statement of Expenses (SOE) processing

Accounting Assistant

• Ensured the accuracy of accounting data and compliance with the WBG’s Internal Control Framework
• Performed Quality Assurance Reviews for each Vice-Presidential Unit, liaised with staff to resolve discrepancies and reported results to management
• Monitored and reviewed grants, identified discrepancies and reported findings to management
• Monitored travel expense transactions to ascertain use of adequate controls
• Processed accounts payable and tax supplement payments in a timely manner
• Performed ex-post reviews of MERR (Miscellaneous Expense Reimbursement Request) transactions approved by the Chennai team and prepared detailed reports for management
• Monitored Purchasing Card spending that exceeded thresholds, requested and examined supporting documents and prepared detailed reports
• Collaborated on the conversion of the Bank’s accounting information from PeopleSoft to SAP
• Managed the migration of the Accounting Department’s documents to IRIS and functioned as the Administrator for the IRIS system

• Reviewed financial reports of all field offices and reconciled with HQ’s financial information using Oracle.

• Analyzed financial statements to assess accuracy, completeness and conformity with reporting standards.

• Performed ad hoc financial analysis as requested by management.

• Planned and executed successful PR events, ensuring positive exposure for the organization.
• Collaborated with marketing team to create cohesive messaging across all channels for maximum impact.
• Coordinated and managed sponsorships and sponsorship activation.
• Secured media coverage for company news and events, increasing brand visibility.
• Developed brand media relations strategies that bolstered community awareness and knowledge.
• Wrote press materials and delivered presentations to media representatives.

• Monitored the external and domestic debt of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States.

• Advised members of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States on issues with debt portfolios, repayment schedules and recommended solutions to financial concerns.

• Provided economic data to local and regional clients and kept OECS members abreast of exchange and interest rate fluctuations.