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Iliana Antoniou

@ilianaantoniou

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Business analyst specializing in finance and shipping industries.

Germany

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters collaboration, offers growth opportunities, and values innovative problem-solving.

I am a dedicated business analyst with a strong background in finance and shipping, currently working at Oceanic in Limassol, Cyprus. My journey began with a Master’s degree in Finance and Shipping from Cyprus University of Technology, where I honed my analytical skills and developed a keen understanding of financial systems. Over the years, I have successfully led teams and implemented process improvements that have significantly enhanced payment workflows and data quality.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated my ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, ensuring seamless communication and project success. My experience includes customizing financial systems, conducting user acceptance tests, and providing vital support for technical documentation. I take pride in my problem-solving abilities and my commitment to delivering high-quality results that align with organizational goals.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Business Analyst

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Oceanic

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 5 months)

As a Business Analyst, I proposed enhancements to payment control procedures and collaborated with IT and finance teams to customize financial systems. I gathered requirements from stakeholders and produced comprehensive specifications, ensuring project adherence and successful change implementation.

Business Analysis Financial Systems Stakeholder Engagement Azure DevOps Problem Solving Communication Process Improvement User Acceptance Testing

Team Leader Systems Support

Oceanic

Jan 2022 - Jan 2023 (1 year)

In my role as Team Leader, I oversaw the Systems Support team, ensuring accurate financial systems maintenance. I resolved issues related to OMS and Shipsure, optimized payment control procedures, and provided expert support on system usage.

Leadership Process Optimization Team Management Communication Data Quality User Support

Systems Administrator

Oceanic

Oct 2019 - Jan 2022 (2 years 3 months)

As a Systems Administrator, I maintained data quality in the OMS and Freshsales CRM systems. I collaborated with departments to verify information, provided user support, and reported issues for continuous improvement.

Data Quality Systems Administration User Support Collaboration Freshsales Problem Solving Process Improvement Documentation

Payments Control Analyst

Interorient Shipsmanagement

Feb 2019 - Aug 2019 (6 months)

As a Payments Control Analyst, I processed payments using Navision software, conducted account reconciliations, and ensured the accuracy of payment registrations. I acted as the primary contact for suppliers regarding rebate inquiries.

Payments Processing Navision Account Reconciliation Financial Accuracy Payment Processes Documentation Compliance

Payments Control Officer

Interorient Shipsmanagement

Nov 2015 - Jan 2019 (3 years 2 months)

In my role as Payments Control Officer, I registered invoices and processed payments through Navision. I conducted thorough checks on payment details and maintained financial integrity throughout the payment lifecycle.

Invoice Registration Payments Processing Navision Auditing Compliance Documentation