Cheryl ALVIS
La Misere, Mahe,Seychelles
Summary
Results-driven and detailed-oriented professional with a solid background in AML and operational management. As a current Advisory Executive, I excel in quality assurance, client relationship management and business consulting. Strong expertise in KYC compliance, ensuring risk mitigation and regulatory adherence. Passionate about fostering strong client relationships, driving operational efficiency, and providing data-driven insights to support business growth.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advisory Executive
ACM & ASSOCIATES
07.2024 - Current
- Understanding client needs and aligning solutions with business objectives;
- Building long-term relationships to provide continuous advisory support;
- Overseeing the successful implementation of plans and policies;
- Conducting reviews of legislations and regulations to execute the daily activities of the company;
- Providing high level advice to clients and;
- Liaising with relevant government bodies, Regulators and Authorities for the exchange of information
Supervision and Compliance Officer
FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE UNIT
09.2021 - 01.2024
- Planned and conducted on-site inspections of the reporting entities to assess their level of compliance with the provisions of the AML/CFT Act;
- Guided and advised reporting entities on their AML/CFT obligations;
- Conducted desk-based monitoring of reporting entities;
- Assisted with conducting risk assessments of the respective reporting entities;
- Monitored reporting entities’ compliance to circulars and directives
Compliance Officer
FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE UNIT
08.2019 - 09.2021
- Assisted the Government departments and authorities in the conducting of relevant due diligence checks;
- Handled KYC documents effectively and conducted necessary due diligence checks on a daily basis and
- Liaise with relevant Government bodies whenever necessary for the exchange of information
Assistant Compliance Officer / Assistant Analyst
FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE UNIT
04.2017 - 07.2019
- Received, gathered and analyzed reports submitted by reporting entities;
- Processed requests from various jurisdictions;
- Conducted relevant due diligence checks and
- Drafted and finalized written analysis reports of intelligence data
Account Opening Officer
AL SALAM BANK SEYCHELLES
11.2016 - 02.2017
- Handled account openings and ensure that the account opening documents follow the internal policies and procedures;
- Input data entry of forms and client instructions, including KYC documentation;
- Maintained accurate and comprehensive data records in the system;
- Handled enquiries and provide quality customer services to clients
Junior Corporate Administrator
INTERCONTINENTAL TRUST (SEYCHELLES) LIMITED
01.2016 - 10.2016
- Provided company administration including incorporation, preparation of company statutory documents and legalization of company documents;
- Provided on-going communication and assistance to the day-to-day client needs, i.e
- Preparation and filing of corporate documents etc.;
- Drafted and filed all necessary changes with regards to share transfers, allotments, strike off and liquidations;
Education
BSc Hons - Business Administration with International Business
University of London
LondonDiploma - Management & Administration
School of Business Studies And Accounting
Anse Royale, SeychellesSkills
- KYC document handling
- Due diligence
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Detail-oriented
- Teamwork
- Regulatory compliance knowledge
Certification
- ICA Certificate with Distinction in Anti-Money Laundering (AML)
- ICA Certificate with Merit in Compliance
Accomplishments
- BSc Hons in Business Administration with International Business, University of London, United Kingdom
- Diploma in Management & Administration, School of Business Studies and Accounting
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 06/17/95
Certificates Trainings Other Achievements
- 09/01/22, Certificate of Attendance by the Royal United Services Institute for Defense and Security Studies (RUSI) for completing the Countering Proliferation Financing Training
- 03/11/19, Certificate in INTERPOL Financial Crime and Case Analysis Training
- 09/02/18, ESAAMLG Conference (Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money Laundering Group)
- 03/01/18, Social Media Exploitation Techniques Training
- 11/01/17, Certificate of Attendance in NASE (National Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Workshop for Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs)
- 08/01/17, Letter of Participation in FATF TREIN Standards Training Course held in Busan, South Korea
- 06/01/17, Certificate in Interpol Training within the framework of Project MASE/COMESA
- 05/01/17, Certificate in i2 Analyst Notebook Techniques
- 06/01/14, Certificate in Anti-Money Laundering Program – Centre of Risk Management, Governance & Compliance
- 04/01/13, Certificate with Distinction in Marketing
Timeline
Advisory Executive
ACM & ASSOCIATES
07.2024 - Current
Supervision and Compliance Officer
FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE UNIT
09.2021 - 01.2024
Compliance Officer
FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE UNIT
08.2019 - 09.2021
Assistant Compliance Officer / Assistant Analyst
FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE UNIT
04.2017 - 07.2019
Account Opening Officer
AL SALAM BANK SEYCHELLES
11.2016 - 02.2017
Junior Corporate Administrator
INTERCONTINENTAL TRUST (SEYCHELLES) LIMITED
01.2016 - 10.2016
BSc Hons - Business Administration with International Business
University of London
Diploma - Management & Administration
School of Business Studies And Accounting
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