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Certification
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Eszter Kiss

Eszter Kiss

Twin Peaks,CA

Summary

Knowledgeable Finance Professional adept at overseeing payroll, documentation and reporting functions. Managed payroll activities for 1000+ employees in fast-paced environment and consistently completed payroll runs without delays. High-level technical skills and attention to detail leading to optimum outcomes.

Results-driven and experienced in financial statement review, auditing and reporting. Well-versed in producing reports, evaluating department operations and handling month- and year-end closings.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Shipboard Finance Director

Carnival Cruise Line
12.2015 - 04.2022
  • Managed operation of Shipboard Finance Department - 4-6 staff members - including payroll processing, cost and revenue accounting, auditing of cash operations, inventory management
  • Produced reports outlining financial data to assist management with making strategic plans and operational decisions.
  • Increased revenue by assisting with operations management, sales and marketing efforts.
  • Monitored budget, revenue and variance trends onboard, regularly apprising General Manager of financial standing.
  • Established and enforced controls on revenue and expenses to protect company assets.
  • Verified compliance of financial policies and accounting procedures against audit regulations

Shipboard Paymaster

Carnival Cruise Line
06.2013 - 12.2015
  • Performed calculations in overtime, vacation and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database for 1000+ team members
  • Processed payroll deductions and garnishments as necessary
  • Offered payroll-related subject matter expertise onboard to management and employees to help resolve payroll discrepancies.
  • Uploaded time records, bonuses, gratuities and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions
  • Managed onboard cash operations

Shipboard Finance Specialist

Carnival Cruise Line
09.2010 - 06.2013
  • Financial data analysis, managed and audited onboard systems, monitored guest and crew transactions on a 3000+ passenger cruise ship
  • Audited onboard operational departments
  • Reviewed and submitted financial documentation and reports to support business financial goals and objectives.

Bid Support Specialist

IBM Hungary International Shared Service
06.2009 - 12.2009
  • Produced and distributed primary sales support paperwork incorporating supplier inputs and related sales documentation.
  • Collected prospect volumes used for financial modeling and in determining sales strategy.
  • Followed detailed directions from management to complete daily paperwork and computer data entry.

Operation Analyst

Morgan Stanley Bank holding Co
Bu
08.2008 - 06.2009
  • Reconciliation of accounts; rectified defective journal inputs and root causes
  • Trained new hires

Internship Student

Hotel Club Meava Manzanillo
07.2006 - 07.2007
  • One year internship in 4-star resort in Mexico

Education

MBA - Business Administration And Management

University of The People, Pasadena, CA
09.2020

Bachelor of Science - Tourism and Hotel management

Budapest Business School, Budapest, Hungary
07.2008

Skills

  • Data Compiling and Verification
  • Business Relationship Management
  • Operational Reporting
  • Critical Thinking
  • Account Analysis
  • Problem Anticipation and Resolution
  • Planning Activities
  • Researching Variances
  • Revenue Reporting
  • Account Reconciliations
  • Business Drivers
  • Audit
  • Revenue Recognition
  • Revenue Projections
  • Process Improvement

Languages

English
Hungarian
Spanish
German

Certification

  • International Leadership and Organizational Behavior -Universitá Bocconi offered through Coursera (2020) - online course
  • Human Resource Management, HR for People Managers (5 courses -University of Minnesota offered through Coursera (2021) - online course

Timeline

Shipboard Finance Director - Carnival Cruise Line
12.2015 - 04.2022
Shipboard Paymaster - Carnival Cruise Line
06.2013 - 12.2015
Shipboard Finance Specialist - Carnival Cruise Line
09.2010 - 06.2013
Bid Support Specialist - IBM Hungary International Shared Service
06.2009 - 12.2009
Operation Analyst - Morgan Stanley Bank holding Co
08.2008 - 06.2009
Internship Student - Hotel Club Meava Manzanillo
07.2006 - 07.2007
University of The People - MBA, Business Administration And Management
Budapest Business School - Bachelor of Science, Tourism and Hotel management

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