Michael Allen

Michael Anthony Allen is a distinguished and accomplished Chartered Accountant, with over two decades of proven experience in leading financial management systems (people, process, and technology), with a focus on management portfolios namely:  asset, treasury, and investment. His guiding philosophy is “through empowerment and knowledge sharing we will become a better version of ourselves”.

He gained his education from Greenwich Farm Primary, went on to Haile Selassie High School, then Dunoon Technical High School. He later gained his diploma in teacher Education at the University of Technology and whilst working, teaching and raising a family, he is today awarded the prestigious award from our Institution of Chartered Accountant the accomplishment of a lifelong dream.

Allen is also an awardee of the Honour in recognition certificate from Club and Societies African Cultural Renaissance Movement (ACRM). He is the fourth of 5 children and only son to a strong Jamaican woman. Father of two, husband of one and mentor to many.

Michael continues to prove himself to be a true expert, ensuring the viability of portfolios under his management. He has an undisputed track record, guaranteeing the highest standard of financial performance within organisations to which he has been employed. His talent has impacted the following organisations.

• Jamaica Deposit Insurance Corporation (JDIC) 2022 – Present
• Betting Gaming & Lotteries Commission (BGLC) 2016 – 2022
• Jamaica Deposit Insurance Corporation (JDIC) 2005 – 2016
• Morgan’s Group of Companies 2003-2004
• Oliver Lotha & Company 1998 – 2003

He is not only a progressive Accountant, but also an authentic and exemplary leader, who has mentored and coached various teams and professionals to greatness. Michael Allen believes in life-long learning and his passion for educational advancement is infectious and has positively influenced the lives of aspiring professionals towards career advancement.

Always purposeful in his walk through life, Michael has contributed faithfully to community development in St Catherine, and is reach as also extended beyond Jamaica’s borders, having carried out consulting assignments with Powell Consulting International Network for the Government of St Vincent and the Grenadines, Public Sector Reform (Compensation); and on the Antigua Port Authority, Situation Review and Strategic Direction (Cruise Shipping and Yachting).

As a multifaceted individual, his career ambitions, understanding of Information Technology Solutions and commitment to financial service, has led to a keen interest in the use of online and digital solutions to improve effectiveness and efficiency of processes.  As such, he is poised to make a significant contribution to Jamaica’s financial services landscape, given the outcomes of the current digital revolution that will change the culture of work globally.