Wendy Vyphius

Experience

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  Ministry of Finance, Guyana

  Nov 1985 - Jul 1995

  • Assistant Accountant

    Jan 1990 - Jul 1995

  • Accounting Clerk

    Nov 1985 - Dec 1989
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  Ministry of Finance, Guyana

  Sept 1995 - Jun 2000

  • Accountant- Accountant General's Department

    Jul 1998 - Jun 2000

  • Accountant

    Sept 1995 - Jul 1998
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  Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA)

  Jun 2000 - Apr 2023

  1. Implementing and monitoring the programmes, budgeting system and financial information systems to provide accurate records of assets, liabilities and financial transactions. 2. Preparing current/capital expenditure budget, managing its execution and maintaining accounting records. 3. Monitoring the operating budget periodically to analyze trends and conduct comparative analyses to aid in decision making. 4. Making presentations to the governing board on the monthly expenditure (current and capital) of the Revenue Authority based on its budgeted/appropriated allocation 5. Reviewing quotations/invoices, ensuring they are reasonable and within preset budgetary restrictions. 6. Overseeing the execution of all projects and work relating to maintenance of Revenue Authority's facilities at all locations. 7. Managing the procurement of goods, contracts and services to ensure compliance with laws and policies governing procurement 8. Overseeing the operations of the Security & Monitoring Units to ensure effective surveillance/security systems and equipment, and protocols are in place to prevent any breaches and to allow for continuous improvement in security initiatives. 9. Authorizing the facilitation of Salary Payments via EFT10. Determining the “major job objectives” for each staff member based on the annual work programme11. Identifying the “Key Areas” to be used as determinants for analysis and discussion of key performance results of staff members. 12. Reviewing the preparation of, and monitoring the execution of work plans for the division ensuring they are aligned with the operational plan. 13. Directing, coordinating and evaluating the activities of staff and ensuring that financial procedures, principles, accounting controls and operational methods were adhered to and maintained. 14. Performing staff appraisal reviews and supervisory sessions to evaluate and provide feedback on staff performance Show less JOB RESPONSIBILITIES1. Overseeing the operations of the Planning & Analysis Division.2. Modeling and forecasting of revenue collections on the bases of observed trends, macro- economic data and predictions of the expected impact of proposed policy measures.3. Monitoring and analyzing revenue performance by benchmarking it against current revenue projections and the previous year's tax collection and compiled performance reports.4. Estimating the revenue implications for any proposed and new tax measures. 5. Preparing proposals for tax policy changes to improve compliance and enhance revenue collections. 6. Coordinating the development and execution of annual work programs for all functional areas of GRA.7. Monitoring and analyzing work program commitments, results achieved and critical issues affecting the achievement of work program objectives of functional areas and making appropriate recommendations on a monthly basis.8. Organizing and coordinating Senior Management Meetings to discuss achievements and major policy, operational and administrative issues. 9. Examining companies’ accounts and Tax Returns to ensure their compliance with the relevant tax laws.10. Conducting investigations into companies’ non-compliance with tax laws and recommending appropriate compliance and enforcement actions/measures to be taken.11. Supervising and training staff Show less

  • Senior Manager - Finance Division

    May 2018 - Apr 2023

  • Senior Manager - Planning and Analysis Division

    Oct 2008 - May 2018

  • Assistant Commisioner (ag) - Planning and Analysis Division

    Mar 2008 - Oct 2008

  • Director - Planning and Analysis Division

    Aug 2004 - Feb 2008

  • Inspector of Taxes - Internal Affairs

    Jan 2004 - Aug 2004

  • Inspector of Taxes - Companies Desk Examination Unit

    Jun 2000 - Jan 2004