YOUNG serving members of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) who have opted to join the organisation to offer their service to the country and pursue prospective career opportunities are realising their dreams and ambitions through training within the army.
Twenty-five of them are currently undergoing training on the Grade III Finance Course 2021-01.
The course was formally declared open on August 12, 2021 by Staff Officer One, General Eight Finance and Contracts, Lieutenant Colonel Dale DeMendonca, during a simple but significant ceremony at the Base Office Lecture Hall of Base Camp Ayanganna.
The Force Grade III Finance Course prepares and equips young officers with the requisite skills and knowledge to function as junior clerks in the Finance Department, and pay clerks around the GDF.

In brief remarks to the young soldiers, Lieutenant Colonel De Mendonca stressed the importance of diligence and accountability.
He also urged them to be honest, confidential and dedicated clerks to ensure a smooth and secure practice of the finance and procurement processes within the organisation. During the 12-week course, the ranks will be exposed to an array of subject areas on several topics relative to finance.
On conclusion of the training, the ranks will be able to process imprest transactions, complete bank reconciliations, process public revenue transactions, examine payment vouchers, compute superannuation benefits, execute NIS and salaries computations, and record and process Central Bank transactions.
Upon completion of the course, the most outstanding students will be recognised for sustained excellent, and exceptional performances.
The prizes to be coveted are Best Graduating Student and Runner-up Graduating Student.