Cherries Gardiner

• Conduct comprehensive analysis and evaluation of departmental and national budget proposals to ensure alignment with fiscal policy and government priorities.
• Monitor budget execution and analyse expenditure trends across government programs to identify variances, inefficiencies, and opportunities for reallocation.

March 3, 2021 - March 3, 2022

Auditor I - Office of the Chief Secretary (Tobago House of Assembly).

• Assist in conducting audits of government ministries, departments, and state agencies to assess compliance with financial regulations, and internal control procedures.
• Prepare working papers and documentation in accordance with established auditing standards and procedures.
• Review and analyze accounting records, financial statements, procurement activities, and internal controls to identify risks, irregularities, and areas for improvement.
• Identify discrepancies, irregularities, or inefficiencies in financial records, and assist in preparing audit findings and reports.
• Prepare comprehensive audit reports with findings, conclusions, and actionable recommendations to improve accountability and governance.
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity in handling sensitive government financial information.

November 1, 2013, - March 2, 2021.

Auditing Assistant - Office of the Chief Secretary (Tobago House of Assembly).

• Verified Pension and Leave Records, Record of Service, Arrears of Increments, Contract Gratuity, Sick Leave Bonus, Arrears of Salaries, and Wages.
• Support senior auditors in performing field audits, risk assessments, and control evaluations.
• Identify discrepancies, irregularities, or inefficiencies in financial records, and assist in preparing audit findings and reports.

June 25, 2007, - October 31, 2013

Clerk II - Division of Finance, Trade, and the Economy (Tobago House of Assembly).

• Prepare bank reconciliation.
• Preparation of salaries, increments, arrears of salary, and gratuity payments.

November 22, 2004, - June 24, 2007

Clerk I - Division of Infrastructure, Quarries, and Urban Development (Tobago House of Assembly).

• Cashier for the sale of aggregate at the Studley Park Quarry.

February 2004, - November 21, 2004

Accounts Clerk - Ralph Knights and Company.

• Enter financial transactions into accounting software, and update general ledger records.
• Prepare and process invoices, payment vouchers, receipts, and petty cash claims.
• Assist with monthly bank reconciliations and the reconciliation of accounts payable/receivable.
• Maintain organized filing systems for accounting documents, and support audit preparation.
• Monitor and track outstanding payments, and follow up with clients or vendors as needed.
• Assist with the preparation of payroll data and statutory deductions (e.g., PAYE, NIS, Health Surcharge).
• Provide support for month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Perform any other accounting or administrative duties as required by supervisors.