Rodel Besin

CPA-licensed Cost & Hotel Controller with over 18 years of experience in shipboard financial management across leading cruise lines (Ponant, Regent Seven Seas, Oceania, Pullmantur, World Legacy Cruises). Skilled in payroll administration, inventory and cost control, budget planning, crew account settlements, and concessionaire/vendor invoicing. Proven track record of maintaining financial data integrity, ensuring audit-ready documentation, and coordinating between shipboard and corporate finance teams in fast-paced, multicultural, high-pressure environments.

Cost & Inventory Accountant at World Legacy Cruises Pte Ltd (2025-11 – Present)

• Manage shipboard cost accounting and inventory valuation, ensuring accuracy of financial data across payroll, stores, and operating budgets.
• Prepare and submit accounting documentation, concessionaire settlements, and invoices in line with corporate requirements.
• Coordinate with onboard management on budget planning and monthly financial reviews.

Cost Controller at Ponant Cruises Ltd (2024-10 – 2025-06)

• Oversaw cost control and financial data integrity across payroll, inventory, and operating budgets for shipboard operations.
• Prepared strategic inventory and budget plans, supporting achievement of departmental financial targets.
• Conducted inventory spot checks with Provision Master and Heads of Department; posted positive/negative stock adjustments.

Hotel Controller at Regent Seven Seas Cruises / Seven Seas Services Ltd. (2023-11 – 2024-07)

• Managed payroll and crew account settlements, supervising HR to maintain accurate crew account information.
• Calculated sales commissions by category and processed monthly crew cash advances.
• Maintained open communication with shipboard and corporate management on financial matters.

Hotel Controller at Oceania Cruises Services Ltd (2021-02 – 2023-09)

• Directed administration of shipboard financial data, including payroll, inventories, and operating budgets.
• Submitted voyage victualling reports within 24 hours of voyage completion, supporting timely corporate reporting.
• Allocated expenses to appropriate operating accounts and reconciled concessionaire settlements.

Hotel Controller at Pullmantur Cruises Services Ltd (2011-06 – 2019-01)

• Held full accountability for shipboard financial data integrity across payroll, inventory, and budget administration for 7+ years.
• Facilitated monthly crew cash advances and coordinated financial meetings with onboard management.
• Performed inventory adjustments and supported departmental budget achievement across multiple contract cycles.

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy – University of Immaculate Conception, Davao, Philippines (2000 – 2005)