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Shanda Toussaint

@shandatoussaint

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ACCA and CFE-qualified finance professional specializing in compliance, audit readiness, and donor reporting.

Saint Lucia

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a senior compliance or accounting role in a regulated environment that values strong governance, audit readiness, AML controls, and opportunities for international donor-related work.

I am an ACCA and CFE-qualified finance professional with over nine years' experience in financial reporting (IFRS), regulatory compliance, internal controls, and audit coordination across government and USAID-funded projects. I have a proven track record managing end-to-end accounting operations in highly regulated environments, maintaining audit-ready documentation, and delivering donor-compliant financial reports with zero material findings.

I excel in AML controls, fraud prevention, budgeting, and multi-stakeholder coordination, and I have led payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and cash flow forecasting to support operational decision-making. I seek a Senior Compliance or Senior Accounting role where I can apply my governance, risk management, and donor-reporting expertise to strengthen financial oversight and ensure regulatory adherence.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Accountant

DAI Global LLC

Jan 2023 - Jan 2025 (2 years)

Managed accounting operations for a USAID-funded development project, delivered periodic financial reports aligned with USAID provisions with zero material audit findings across a 2-year cycle, and maintained 100% audit-ready documentation.

IFRS Financial Reporting Cash Flow Forecasting Payroll

Accounting Assistant

Citizenship by Investment Unit

Jan 2019 - Jan 2022 (3 years)

Managed financial operations for a high-value government investment program with strict AML oversight, processed high-value payments, administered payroll for 15+ staff, and acted as Financial Controller during absences to support clean statutory audits.

Payroll Administration AML Financial Reporting Reconciliations Statutory Compliance CUBE Payroll Audit Support

Accounting Officer

Fond Assau Agro Processing Plant

Jan 2011 - Jan 2017 (6 years)

Prepared operational and strategic financial reports, maintained AP/AR and monthly bank reconciliations, and evaluated internal controls recommending improvements to strengthen financial governance.