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Being able to provide the services listed for ARIDAN is based on the work experienced build over the years. On this page you will find a portfolio of past experiences

BUSINESS OPERATIONS

Project Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting

Planning, budgeting, and forecasting of specific projects, including:
The project for a new DCSX website
A digitized data and file management system
The CW ISIN application portal

Participation at several local and international events, such as:
DCSX 2017 Investment Conference
2017 Feria Internacional de La Habana (FIHAV)
2018 Smart Financing: Go Public!
2019 Foro Internacional de Emisores De Los Mercados de Valores de Las Américas (FIMVA)
2020 virtual event LEARN2GROW
Local and international listing ceremonies

Company: Dutch Caribbean Securities Exchange

Team Planning

Responsibilities

Setting up and daily review of the team planning to:
Monitor the actual hours reported
Monitor the productivity of the team
This work was performed for:
The Audit department
The Advisory department

Each engagement (assignment) had a specific deadline, which required:
Relying heavily on team planning
Monitoring the work in progress

Teams consisted of individuals from diverse backgrounds, religions, and nationalities, including:
The Netherlands
Venezuela
Germany
The Philippines

Company: KPMG Dutch Caribbean and Suriname 

Operational Audits

Assistance Provided:
Completion of operational audits for retail companies, including:
Analysis of business processes, procedures, and systems
On-site extensive interviews and observations

Aim:
Identify areas in need of improvement
Enhance the organization’s efficiency, productivity, and effectiveness

Locations of Work:
Curaçao
Bonaire
Aruba
Sint Maarten

Company: KPMG Dutch Caribbean and Suriname

Digital Platforms Projects

Collaborated with third-party teams of local and international software developers on multiple projects, including:
Setting up a new website
Developing a digitized data and file management system
Creating the CW ISIN application portal

Responsibilities included:
Creating forms
Performing data entry

Company: Dutch Caribbean Securities Exchange

Executive Management Reporting

Monthly reporting on the GRC department productivity
Company: KPMG Dutch Caribbean and Suriname

Monthly reporting on the current status of operational, financial, and commercial activities.
Company: Dutch Caribbean Securities Exchange

Office Management

Assisted with office management to sustain and improve efficiency and productivity during the 2018 office move.

Responsibilities included:
Setting up the new office
Maintaining workflow processes
Receiving and distributing correspondence
Monitoring office supply needs
Setting up the meeting room for board meetings

Company: Dutch Caribbean Securities Exchange

COMPLIANCE

Compliance Policy and Risk Assessment Procedures

Evaluated the current compliance policy
Prepared for an external compliance audit
Prepared the initial draft of risk assessment procedures

Company: Dutch Caribbean Securities Exchange

Know Your Client (KYC)/Client Due Diligence (CDD)

Assisted with client onboarding and KYC procedures monthly
Assisted with KYC/CDD file review in preparation for an external compliance audit
Assisted with digitizing corporate and client files
Assisted with various compliance-related tasks monthly

Company: Dutch Caribbean Securities Exchange

Compliance Audits

Regulatory Compliance Audits
Conducted fieldwork for regulatory compliance audits specifically for:
Financial institutions in the Trust industry
Financial institutions in the Banking industry

Compliance Risk Assessment
Performed compliance risk assessment assignments for:
The Banking industry

FATCA Compliance
Conducted research and testing to ensure FATCA (Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act) compliance within:
The Banking industry

Company: KPMG Dutch Caribbean and Suriname

SOCIAL MEDIA MANGEMENT AND MARKETING

Social Media Management

Reorganized the company’s social media setup.
Created content for LinkedIn, Facebook, X, and YouTube to drive traffic to these platforms.
Prepared and presented activity reports during the initial stage to management and the board.
Evaluated results based on activities performed within the approved budget.

Company: Dutch Caribbean Securities Exchange

Marketing and Events

Event Coordination
Assisted with the organization of various company events, including:
DCSX 2017: “The Power of Capital Markets”
DCSX 2017: Investment Conference
2018: Smart Financing: Go Public!
2020: Virtual Event LEARN2GROW
Listing ceremonies for local and international listed companies

Responsibilities included:
Collaborating with event planners and service providers
Managing time planning and budgeting
Promoting events

Marketing Activities
Assisted with marketing for various events, including:
Feria Internacional de La Habana (FIHAV) 2017
Present Your Startup Caribbean 2018
Foro Internacional de Emisores de los Mercados de Valores de las Américas (FIMVA) 2019
World Investor Week 2018-2021
Miércoles Bursátiles de las Américas webinar series (2020-2022)

Responsibilities included:
Attending events as a DCSX representative
Networking and acquiring new contacts
Promoting the exchange and the events

Written articles about these events can be found on the DCSX website.

Educational Publications

Authored publications for the DCSX in 2020 and 2021 on various topics including:
Securities market
Gender equality
Crowdfunding
Curaçao Investor Permit program
Fintech

The most popular publications are:
Curaçao Investor Permit program
The Case for Bond Market Development
Investor Protection

The 2020 and 2021 publications can be found on the DCSX website.

Client Relationship Management

Managed and Maintained Client Relations:
Successfully handled both local and international clients, both on-site and in the office.
Worked with DCSX collaborators and clients from various backgrounds and nationalities, including Latin America (Cuba, Costa Rica, Argentina, Colombia, Panama), China, and Australia.

Client Needs Understanding:
Focused on understanding client needs by:
Patiently inquiring about their issues.
Actively listening to and addressing client feedback.

New Business Initiatives:
Participated in initiatives aimed at acquiring new leads and expanding the client base.

Companies: KPMG Dutch Caribbean and Suriname / Dutch Caribbean Securities Exchange

FINANCE

Credit and Debt Management

Incoming Payables
Monitored, followed up, and reported on incoming payables from:
Local clients
International clients

Outstanding Receivables
Monitored, followed up, and reported on outstanding receivables from:
Local clients
International clients

Company: Dutch Caribbean Securities Exchange

Financial Statement Audits

Fieldwork Experience
Worked with diverse audit teams composed of colleagues from various backgrounds, religions, and nationalities.

Conducted financial statement audits across different sectors, including:
Investment Funds
Banks and Other Financial Institutions
Retail Companies
Utility Companies
Public Institutions

Performed audits for both the public and private sectors.
Locations of audits included:
Curaçao
Bonaire
Cuba

Company: KPMG Dutch Caribbean and Suriname  

Feedback

Reviews

Reviews on over 15 years of experience in auditing, advisory, operations, and project management, with a focus on compliance and risk assessment.

Experiences

The experience of working with all kinds of people from different backgrounds that challenge the work and provided support is unmeasurable. Later on in life we will understand the value of each experience.

Luis Santine

DCSX Client

Nadira is a dedicated professional who handled her role and responsibilities at the DCSX in a most diligent and compliant manner.

Always seeking ways to assist the clients while safeguarding the interests of the exchange. I highly recommend Nadira for any role.

Derk Scheltema

DCSX Shareholder

Nadira is a very organized, proactive, and diligent professional. She was instrumental in setting up and managing the Operations at the Dutch Caribbean Securities Exchange.

Carlos Phillips Murillo

DCSX Partner

Desde el año 2019 conozco a Nadira como una profesional en el ámbito bursátil y con temas de sostenibilidad, creo que es una persona que aporta a las empresas del sector y que puede ser de gran impacto para las empresas que contraten sus servicios profesionales.

André Delger

KPMG Audit & Advisory Managing Director

We have worked together at KPMG Advisory Services in the Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC) team, working on several project-based assignments for the public and private sectors in Curaçao, Bonaire, Aruba, Sint Maarten, and Cuba.

Nadira’s dedication, professionalism and above all her very pleasant communication style made it a pleasure to work within this small team of dedicated professionals.

Bas Horsten

DCSX Board Member

Nadira is a hard-working and dedicated person who will go the extra mile whenever she can. I had the pleasure of working with her at the DCSX and can recommend her professional and independent working attitude to anyone.

Frank Lammers

DCSX Board Member

I had the pleasure of working with Nadira during her tenure as Project Coordinator while taking care of Corporate Communication as well. Her dedication, constructive mindset and communication skills significantly contributed to the success of various initiatives.

Daniela Baldovino

DCSX Client

Having worked with Nadira during her time at DCSX, I experienced her exceptional professionalism & dedication. Her attention to detail & effective communication made the listing process seamless. I recommend Nadira for her outstanding work & commitment to delivering top-notch service.

Giannina Bustamante

KPMG Audit Senior Manager

Nosotras trabajamos juntas en KPMG Dutch Caribbean & Suriname en las auditorias realizadas en la oficina de La Habana – Cuba bajo mi supervisión. Nadira es una profesional dedicada, responsable y confiable por lo cual la recomiendo en todo momento para cual puesto de trabajo que le ofrezcan. Puedo estar segura que aportará valor extra en las compañías que la contraten.