Fiona Williams Linton Ma
About Fiona Williams Linton Ma
Fiona Williams Linton Ma is a Senior Accountant at Yale University, where she has worked since 2018. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in International Relations and Affairs/Economics from The University of the West Indies, Mona, and has extensive experience in financial systems and compliance.
Current Role at Yale University
Fiona Williams Linton Ma serves as a Senior Accountant at Yale University since 2018. In this role, she has developed and implemented financial systems and procedures aimed at enhancing efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting. She acts as the principal source of information on financial policies and procedures, providing guidance and expertise to colleagues within the institution.
Previous Experience in Banking
Prior to her current position, Fiona worked at Citizens Financial Group, Inc. as a Senior Personal Banker and Manager of Teller Operations from 2011 to 2016 in the New Haven, Connecticut area. This role involved managing banking operations and providing personal banking services to clients, contributing to her extensive experience in financial management.
Educational Background
Fiona holds a Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations and Affairs/Economics from The University of the West Indies, Mona, which she completed from 1999 to 2004. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Science in Accounting from Southern New Hampshire University between 2013 and 2015. Additionally, she earned an Accountant Assistance Certificate from Gateway Community College in 2012 and a Diploma in Business Administration from B &B University College from 1997 to 1999.
Early Career Experience
Fiona's early career included an internship as an Accounts Clerk in Loan Administration at The National Housing Trust in Jamaica in 2004. This two-month role provided her with foundational experience in accounting practices. She also worked briefly at Yale University in the Finance department of Yale Law School from 2017 to 2018.
Expertise in Financial Compliance
Fiona possesses a strong background in audit preparation, ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) standards in financial operations. Her expertise in these areas supports her current responsibilities at Yale University, where she plays a critical role in maintaining financial integrity.