Nicoletta Kakloudi

BSc Business Administration | Certified Accountant

Athens, GR.

About

Highly accomplished Accounting and Finance Executive with over 30 years of experience in the Shipping Industry, including 15 years in leadership. Proven expertise in spearheading financial strategy, large-scale system transitions, and optimizing operational efficiencies for diversified fleets with turnovers up to $500M. Adept at board-level reporting, staff training, and driving significant change management initiatives to enhance financial controls and profitability within established Owner, Charterer, or Trading Houses.

Work

PRIME MARINE

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Head Crew Accounting

Athens, Attica, Greece

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Summary

Led crew accounting and payroll operations for a 42-vessel tanker fleet, managing financial workflows and ensuring compliance.

Highlights

Led accounting and payroll operations for a 3-member team, managing financial workflows for a fleet of 42 tanker vessels (924 crew members) with a monthly payroll budget of $4.5M.

Spearheaded the transition and integration of a new ERP platform, achieving 0 errors and reducing processing time by 50%, decreasing workflow duration from 10-15 days to 5-7 days.

Introduced structured OPEX monitoring and financial reporting, achieving a cost efficiency of 30% across operations.

Negotiated the successful recovery of over U$1.0M in insured and non-refundable payments during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Trained team members and senior accountants on new ERP systems, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

EPSILON HELLAS

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Head Accountant

Piraeus, Attica, Greece

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Summary

Managed financial operations and accounting processes for a portfolio of ~50 shipping companies with over 450 vessels, leading a team of 5 accountants.

Highlights

Led a team of 5 accountants, overseeing financial operations and accounting processes for a portfolio of ~50 shipping companies representing a fleet of over 450 vessels.

Supervised international branches across Russia, Philippines, and Ukraine, streamlining communication and data consolidation processes.

Directed the transition and integration of a new ERP platform, enabling error-free, timely client invoicing and improving revenue tracking by 60%, significantly driving overall cost efficiency.

Implemented robust financial controls and reporting mechanisms, ensuring accuracy and compliance across diverse international operations.

FAIRPORT SHIPPING LTD

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Deputy Head of Accounting

Glyfada, Attica, Greece

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Summary

Acted as Deputy Head of Accounting, overseeing critical financial functions, treasury activities, and optimizing working capital.

Highlights

Assumed Head Accountant responsibilities during absences and critical audits, ensuring continuity and compliance in financial reporting.

Managed comprehensive treasury activities, including term deposits, foreign exchange transactions, and loan administration.

Co-developed cash flow forecasts and actively managed liquidity, optimizing working capital for enhanced financial stability.

CHEMOIL LTD

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Head of Accounting

Athens, Attica, Greece

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Summary

Served as Head of Accounting for the Greek branch, ensuring statutory compliance and supervising all financial and payroll activities for 4 vessel operations.

Highlights

Acted as the legal representative for the Greek branch, ensuring full compliance with all statutory obligations.

Supervised all financial, payroll, and compliance activities for 4 vessel operations, maintaining high standards of fiscal integrity.

ATLANTIS MANAGEMENT INC.

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Assistant Accountant

Piraeus, Attica, Greece

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Summary

Supported financial operations and accounting processes as an Assistant Accountant for Atlantis Management Inc.

HARRIER MARITIME S.A.

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Assistant Accountant

Piraeus, Attica, Greece

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Summary

Assisted with accounting functions and financial record-keeping as an Assistant Accountant for Harrier Maritime S.A.

MARUTEC CO.

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Administrative Assistant

Piraeus, Attica, Greece

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Summary

Provided administrative support and managed office operations as an Administrative Assistant for Marutec Co.

Education

Hellenic Open University

Patras, Western Greece, Greece
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BSc Business Administration Grade: Ranked Top 9% Globally

IEK Papaspyrou

Athens, Attica, Greece
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Certificate Accounting

Languages

English

Greek

Certificates

Internal Auditor Refresher (ILO-MLC 2006)

ABS Academy

Emotional Intelligence & Communication Skills

Skillsoft

Professional Maritime Program

Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers

Media Handling

ABS Academy

Quality & Environmental Management Systems

ABS Academy

Cyber Security Awareness

Seagull Maritime AS

Licensed A' Class Accountant & Economist

Economic Chamber of Greece

Skills

Cost Efficiency

Negotiation

Statutory Compliance

Audit Management

International Operations

Financial Controls

Data Consolidation

Financial Strategy & Planning

Process Optimization

ERP & Systems Transitioning

Team Leadership

Change Management

Risk Management

Financial Reporting

Staff Training & Development

Board & Stakeholder Communication

Payroll Management

Treasury Management

Cash Flow Forecasting

Liquidity Management