Laura joined Great Pacific Insurance Limited in January 2008 and has 20 years of experience in the captive insurance industry.

The division is responsible for:
• preparation of financial statements.
• recording each company’s monthly transactions such as policy renewals and loss activity.
• Prepare monthly accounting records for a portfolio of clients inclusive of IBCs and Captives in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards and Canadian GAAP.
• Preparation of cheques, bank drafts and wire transfer requests to ensure payment of creditors and other parties in a timely and efficient manner
• Responsible for the preparation of weekly cash reports and monthly bank reconciliations
• Preparation of quarterly invoices for captive clients under our direct management and ensuring that all monies are collected in a timely manner
• Preparation of financial statements
• Preparation of Corporate Tax Returns
• Liaising with auditors to ensure completion of the year end audit – preparation of financial statements, accompanying notes, lead schedules and supporting documentation

Previous Experience
• 2001-2005 Toppin Walker & Company (Chartered Accountants), Junior Staff Accountant
• 2005-2007 Ward Patel & Company (Chartered Accountants), Staff Accountant

Education
• 1998-2001 – University of the West Indies, Cave Hill, Faculty of Social Science, Bachelor of Science, Hon
• 1996-1998 – Barbados Community College, Associate Degree in Arts (Economics & Accounting)

Professional Designations
• Currently enrolled with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)