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Mrs. Washema L. Grant has been appointed Deputy Accountant General within the Treasury Department under the Ministry of Finance, effective 15th September 2026. Mrs. Grant brings more than 13 years of experience in accounting and finance in The Virgin Islands and the United Kingdom.
As Deputy Accountant General, Mrs. Grant will assist with the overall management of the Treasury Department and help lead its daily operations.
She will support the development of departmental plans, goals, systems and objectives; contribute to the preparation of pension calculations, annual budgets and annual accounts; lead staff development and performance improvement initiatives; serve as a liaison between the Treasury and other Government departments; and deputise in the absence of the Accountant General.
Financial Secretary Mr. Jeremiah Frett said; “Mrs. Grant brings a strong combination of technical knowledge, leadership experience and a proven commitment to improving financial systems. Her appointment strengthens the Treasury’s leadership capacity as we continue to support sound financial management, develop our people and provide timely, accurate financial information across Government,”
Mrs. Grant holds a First-Class Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Accounting and Finance from Manchester Metropolitan University and an Associate Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from H. Lavity Stoutt Community College.
Mrs. Grant’s experience includes financial control, management and international reporting, regulatory compliance, risk management, team leadership and much more. Throughout her career, she has led high-performing teams, strengthened financial processes and controls, supported strategic decision-making and contributed to the implementation of major accounting and enterprise resource planning systems.
The Government of the Virgin Islands welcomes Mrs. Grant to this senior leadership role and remains committed to strengthening public financial management and developing the capacity of the Public Service.
As Deputy Accountant General, Mrs. Grant will assist with the overall management of the Treasury Department and help lead its daily operations.
She will support the development of departmental plans, goals, systems and objectives; contribute to the preparation of pension calculations, annual budgets and annual accounts; lead staff development and performance improvement initiatives; serve as a liaison between the Treasury and other Government departments; and deputise in the absence of the Accountant General.
Financial Secretary Mr. Jeremiah Frett said; “Mrs. Grant brings a strong combination of technical knowledge, leadership experience and a proven commitment to improving financial systems. Her appointment strengthens the Treasury’s leadership capacity as we continue to support sound financial management, develop our people and provide timely, accurate financial information across Government,”
Mrs. Grant holds a First-Class Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Accounting and Finance from Manchester Metropolitan University and an Associate Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from H. Lavity Stoutt Community College.
Mrs. Grant’s experience includes financial control, management and international reporting, regulatory compliance, risk management, team leadership and much more. Throughout her career, she has led high-performing teams, strengthened financial processes and controls, supported strategic decision-making and contributed to the implementation of major accounting and enterprise resource planning systems.
The Government of the Virgin Islands welcomes Mrs. Grant to this senior leadership role and remains committed to strengthening public financial management and developing the capacity of the Public Service.
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