Judith Bennett, CPA

Experience

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  Arthur Andersen LLP

  Sept 2001 - May 2002

  Audit Staff
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  EY

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2004

  Audit Senior

  Audit of financial services companies such as hedge funds and captive insurance companies.

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  Caledonian Global Financial Services

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2009

  Financial Controller

  As Financial Controller, reporting to CFO, I was responsible for accounts receivable / payable and all internal accounting functions while preparing corporate consolidated financial statements. I maintained inter-company monthly charges, assisted with payroll, led implementation of new banking and GL systems alongside liaising with external auditors.

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  UBS

  Mar 2009 - Aug 2015

  Head of Financial Control

  As Head of Financial Control, I managed finance and accounting functions, IFRS statement preparation, monthly estimate preparation, quarterly forecasting, fixed asset accounting and cash flow analysis. I reviewed and evaluated department accounting policies and procedures, deploying modifications to drive efficiencies whilst enhancing policies to continually achieve best practice. I managed department of 2 staff, executing daily accounting functions. Key achievements include:◼ Implemented daily calculation of capital adequacy to meet / monitor regulatory requirements.◼ Provided key financial information to new parent company to clearly represent all activities.◼ Assisted with post acquisition transformation. Show less

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  Caribbean Utilities Company, Ltd.

  Sept 2015 - now

  As Manager Regulatory and Sustainability, I was accountable for creating new ESG strategy, metrics and targets, acting as key liaison with utility regulator. I implemented and drove new performance management framework while creating proactive ESG and sustainability culture across business functions, focusing on uncovering new business opportunities, leveraging all regulatory mechanisms. I established key ESG targets and achieve full integrated alignment of all ESG targets with 5 UN SDGs. Key achievements include:◼ Established ESG policy and implemented reporting framework to increase awareness.◼ Conceptualized variety of improvement initiatives to promote sustainability across operations.◼ Arranged meetings with Senior Government Officials to discuss renewable energy project to meet National Energy Policy of Cayman Islands. Show less As Manager Financial Services, I was accountable for leading Financial Services team, operating as key liaison with external auditors to ensure audit preparedness while reporting to CFO and managing 9 direct reports. I was responsible for managing and delivering performance, focusing on KPIs including EPS, cash flow and working capital improvements and required to prepare annual budgets while supporting development of annual business plan for Board mandated company targets. Key achievements include:◼ Implemented procedures and reporting to address accounting pronouncements including ASC 606 Revenue from contracts, ASU 2016-1 Leases and ASU 2016-13 Measurement of credit losses. ◼ Improved and developed capitalization policy to ensure compliance and accuracy of reporting. Show less

  • Director, Sustainable Finance

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Manager, Regulatory & Sustainability

    Mar 2021 - Dec 2023

  • Financial Services Manager

    Sept 2015 - Feb 2021