Dominica AID Bank

The calibre and expertise of the professional and administrative staff of the AID Bank speaks to the excellence with which the bank performs.

Of significance is that the level of staff turnover within the DAIDB is regarded as low compared with regional and international norms, with the average length of service of the permanent staff being in excess of thirteen (13) years. We thank the general staff for their cooperation throughout the Bank’s challenging period of transformation. The management team at the helm of the organisation includes the following executives:

Management
Position	Name	Credentials	Overview Of Responsibilities
General Manager (Ag)	Mrs. Mathilda John Rose	Mrs. Mathilda John Rose commenced her employment with the bank in 1991. She holds a B.Sc., Economics & Management, and M.Sc. Financial Management. She joined the Bank in 1990.	To provides effective leadership for the management team with a view to ensure that the business of the Bank runs effectively and efficiently, and generate a profit to contribute to retained earnings; To set and achieve targets; To establishing professional standards and direct productivity improvements; To build strategic alliances between the Bank and stakeholders; To provide decisive and results oriented leadership; To provide a creditable public image for the Bank;
Senior Manager - MIS / Executive Manager, Credit Operations (Ag)	Mrs. Avril Coipel	Mrs. Avril Coipel joined the AID Bank in 2008 and holds a B.Sc. in Computer Science & Mathematics, a M.Sc. in Applied Statistics and a M.Sc. in Information Technology and an MBA (Chartered Banker).	To manage the lending activities of the AIDB including credit exposures and risks, arrears control, securities, portfolio assignment and review of approved loans; To grant credit on a sound and collectible basis; To provide training, guidance and supervision to the Credit Section; To manage the Bank’s Local Area Network including hardware, software, information security, ICT infrastructure, website, and crisis situations; To contribute to organizational policies and support research and development of electronic products; To supervise and train the staff of the Unit with appropriate technology and assist in training Bank staff in the use of software utilized by the Bank;
Manager, IEU (Ag)	Mr. Franklyn Fabien	Mr Franklyn Fabien joined the bank in October 1989 as an Agriculture officer. He is a trained credit analyst and holds and Advanced Diploma in Agriculture from the Eastern Caribbean Institute of Agriculture and Forestry, Trinidad.	To monitor the work of consultants in relation to the discipline of works of the Industrial Estates; To supervise the work of the Contractors; To conduct regular Maintenance of the Estates and the Bank including Preventive Maintenance, Corrective Maintenance, Emergency Maintenance and Specialist Maintenance; To monitor and control cost and construction ;time of the Industrial Estate Projects;. To improve the procedures dictated by the ongoing Industrial Estate Experience; To ensure the support and efficient functioning of the Industrial Estates;
Senior Manager, Human Resource and Administration	Mrs. Romualda Hyacinth	Mrs. Romualda Hyacinth holds an Executive Diploma in Business Administration, a diploma in Private Secretarial Duties and a Certificate in Human Resource. She joined the Bank in 1989 and has served in several positions since then.	To develop and review new and existing human resource management policies; To advise respective line managers on contentious human resource management issues; To interpret and administer subsisting human resource management policies; To lead and conclude negotiations with the representative unions; To co -ordinate training for staff of all Divisions;
Manager, Credit	Mrs. Martha Abel	Mrs. Martha Abel became a part of the AID Bank team in 1983 and has a BA in Business Administration and in 2012. She was awarded a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration by the University of Leicester.	To manage the lending activities of the AIDB including credit exposures and risks, arrears control, securities, portfolio assignment and review of approved loans; To grant credit on a sound and collectible basis; To provide training, guidance and supervision to the Credit Section;
Internal Auditor	Mrs. Liane Irish-Wade	Mrs. Liane Irish Wade holds a BSc in Accounting and a MSc. in Management Studies. Mrs. Wade is a Certified Risk and Compliance Management Professional (CRCMP), a Certified Financial Services Auditor (CFSA) and is also certified in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA). Mrs. Wade is also an Anti- Money Laundering Certified Associate (AMLCA). Mrs. Wade was appointed as AID Bank’s Internal Auditor in October 2010.	To ensure that generally accepted accounting practices are being followed; To ensure that internal controls and safeguards are adequate, effective and efficient; To ensure that regulatory and legal requirements are being complied with; To ensure that bank policies and procedures are being followed; To provide management with an independent evaluation of ongoing operations;
Senior Manager, Finance and Accounts	Ms. Tammy Jean-Jacques	Ms. Tammy Jean-Jacques holds a B.Sc. Specialization in Accounting, an Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Business and is a Chartered Certified Accountant qualified by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). Ms. Jean-Jacques is a former bank manager with extensive training in anti-money laundering and counter financing of terrorism practices. She joined the AID Bank in April 2016.	To maintain the accounting records of the Bank with accuracy and in keeping with accepted accounting principles; To advise the General Manager on all matters relating to the accounting function primarily the liquidity position of the Bank; To ensure that the Bank’s finances are efficiently managed and clients’ accounts are updated daily; To ensure that reliable and relevant financial information is presented in a comprehensive manner to the Management and Board of Directors of the Bank; To ensure that the Section is well equipped with up-to-date technology and trained and skilled personnel and to provide advice to Management and other areas of the Bank on financial and accounting matters as required.