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Catherine Mc Farlane

@catherinemcfarlane

HR operations and payroll professional at Trinidad and Tobago Securities and Exchange Commission, building KPI dashboards and HR frameworks.

Trinidad and Tobago

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At Trinidad and Tobago Securities and Exchange Commission, I review organizational policies and HR process maps, design a Performance Management Framework, and build quarterly KPI dashboard reports in Power BI for senior leadership.

At Trinidad and Tobago Unit Trust Corporation, I processed full-cycle payroll and administered the corporate pension plan, including contributions, refunds, retirement, and death benefits. I also developed HR policies, procedures, an employee handbook, and standardized forms, and improved payroll and HR workflows.

I used SAP SuccessFactors, Power BI, and Excel for payroll and HR reporting, and worked with auditors, actuaries, insurance providers, regulators, and trustees on compliance and accurate reporting.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Strategy Support Officer

Current

Trinidad and Tobago Securities and Exchange Commission

Apr 2026 - Present (6 months)

Review and update organizational policies, HR process maps, and operational manuals to strengthen governance and consistency. Design a Performance Management Framework and build quarterly KPI dashboard reports in Power BI.

Power BI HR Policy Development Process Improvement Project Management KPI Reporting Governance Documentation

Executive Assistant Support Resource to the Deputy CEO

Trinidad and Tobago Securities and Exchange Commission

Feb 2026 - Apr 2026 (2 months)

Provided direct executive support to the Deputy CEO, managing scheduling, correspondence, and priority projects during a transitional period ahead of promotion to Strategy Support Officer.

Executive Support Scheduling Correspondence Management Project Coordination

Pension Specialist

Trinidad and Tobago Unit Trust Corporation

Aug 2008 - Aug 2025 (17 years)

Processed full-cycle payroll for staff and interns, including merit increases, bonuses, and group health claims, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Administered the corporate pension plan end-to-end, including contributions, refunds, retirement, and death benefits, over a 17-year tenure.

Payroll Administration Benefits Administration Pension Administration SAP SuccessFactors Power BI Excel HR Policy Development Process Improvement Team Supervision Recruitment Employee Engagement Financial Reporting Governance Compliance

Accounting Assistant

Mega Insurance Limited

Sep 2006 - Jul 2008 (1 year 10 months)

Recorded financial transactions in Peachtree accounting software, including cash receipts, disbursements, and journal entries. Reconciled general ledger accounts and maintained records for fixed assets, death claims, and policy maturities.

Peachtree Accounting General Ledger Accountant Reconciliations Fixed Assets

Audit Assistant

Ernst & Young

Jun 2005 - Apr 2006 (10 months)

Conducted financial statement audits, verifying compliance with regulatory and accounting standards.

Financial Auditing Compliance Accounting Standards

Audit Assistant / Accounting Assistant

Kenny Rampersad & Company

Mar 2004 - May 2005 (1 year 2 months)

Reviewed trial balances and general ledgers, selecting sample accounts for audit testing. Prepared audited financial statements and accompanying notes for multiple client companies.

Audit Trial Balances General Ledger Accountant Financial Statements