Principal Consultant · Malacon Business Services Inc.
Sherryann Bourne
FCCACMCCIAICAB MEMBER
A Barbados-based finance professional with more than 20 years in banking, credit and private wealth, now advising business owners, investors and families as Principal Consultant of Malacon Business Services Inc.
Former Private Banker, RBC
Managed a portfolio of 150 high-net-worth clients.
20+
Years in banking, credit and financial services
150
High-net-worth clients managed as a Private Banker
95%
Approval rate achieved on strategic credit accounts
2×
ACCA Top Caribbean Performer awards
Profile
A career built on credit, governance and trust
Sherryann Bourne is the Principal Consultant of Malacon Business Services Inc., providing financial management, accounting, corporate advisory and business consulting services to local and international businesses operating in Barbados.
Her career began in corporate and commercial credit operations at Republic Bank (Barbados) Limited, where she spent almost eight years in credit administration, operational controls, and FATCA and anti-money laundering compliance. She went on to operations management and senior account management at Capita Financial Services, before joining RBC as a Private Banker to high-net-worth clients.
She combines professional accounting qualifications with extensive banking, credit and operational management experience, supporting business owners, investors and management teams with financial reporting, compliance, business planning, property financing and corporate administration.
Her approach emphasises sound financial governance, reliable reporting, regulatory compliance and informed decision-making, delivered with the discretion that private clients expect.
Experience
Career highlights
Almost two decades across commercial banking, consumer finance and private banking, and now independent advisory.
2025 – Present
Principal Consultant
Malacon Business Services Inc.
Fractional CFO and financial management, financial statements and IFRS reporting, internal audit, company incorporation, business planning and tax compliance for businesses in Barbados.
2025 – Present
Independent compliance and external consulting
Barbados
AML/CFT compliance oversight for a Barbados-based real estate firm, including client due diligence and source-of-funds verification, and external audit, accounting and tax consulting.
2019 – 2025
Private Banker
RBC
Managed a portfolio of 150 high-net-worth clients, coordinating credit, lending and banking solutions with internal specialists. Recognised as a Top Sales Performer in Q1 2020.
2015 – 2018
Operations Manager, then Senior Account Manager
Capita Financial Services Inc.
Reduced portfolio delinquency from double-digit to single-digit levels, achieved a 95% approval rate on strategic accounts and exceeded annual loan targets within six months.
2007 – 2015
Senior Supervisor Support, Corporate & Commercial Credit
Republic Bank (Barbados) Limited
Credit facility administration, operational controls, strategic planning for credit facilities, and FATCA and anti-money laundering compliance.
Qualifications
Credentials and education
FCCA
Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Two-time ACCA Top Caribbean Performer, in Financial Management and Advanced Performance Management (2019).
CMC
Certified Mortgage Consultant
National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB). Recognised Caribbean Mortgage Expert, 2025.
CIA
Certified Internal Auditor
The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).
ICAB
Member, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Barbados
Professional member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Barbados.
MSc
Financial & Business Economics
The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus.
BSc
Computer Studies & Accounting, First Class Honours
The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus.
Also: International Tax certificate, The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill (2026) · Member, Barbados Economics Society · Google certificates in data analytics and digital marketing.
Expertise
Where she adds value
Advice that draws on both sides of the table: the lender’s and the client’s.
01
Reporting, cash flow, budgets and board-ready numbers.
02
Financial statement preparation, IFRS reporting and corporate tax compliance.
03
Internal controls, risk management and AML/CFT compliance.
04
Projections, financial models and funding assessments for lenders and investors.
05
Residential, commercial and non-resident property financing in Barbados.
06
Company incorporation, bank onboarding and discreet advice for families.
Discuss your objectives with Sherryann
Schedule a confidential consultation, or email support@malaconbusinessservices.com.