Apprentice Purser

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Apprentice Purser is an entry-level
training position working within the Financial Operations division alongside
either the Guest Accounts Purser or 2nd Purser Payroll with a goal to being
promoted to either of these positions. See the related position descriptions
for the Guest Accounts Purser and 2nd Purser Payroll for further information.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of high school, basic education or vocational training equivalency required.
• Minimum 6 months’ experience in a payroll or accounting processing position within the hospitality industry or financial institution preferred.
• Minimum 6 months' experience in cash handling and an understanding of US currency and exchange rates preferred.
• Exceptional administrative and analytical skills and aptitude for accounting/bookkeeping.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a closely-knit team.
• Ability to work with and maintain confidential documentation.
• Proven customer service skills to interact appropriately with guests and crew in a considerate, professional, and positive manner by showing concern and listening actively.
• Ability to communicate tactfully with guests, crew, divisional managers and shoreside employees to resolve problems and negotiate resolutions.
• Demonstrable potential for growth into supervisory and leadership roles.
• Competence in operating basic office equipment, including calculators, telephones, computers, and copy machines.
• Proficiency with computers, internet, and software programs such as Access, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Intermediate level Excel skills with Financial, Math and Lookup functions and formulas.

 Required Skills 

• Exceptional administrative and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proven customer service skills.
• Competence in operating basic office equipment.
• Proficiency with computers and software programs.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in payroll or accounting processing.
• Experience in cash handling.
• Intermediate level Excel skills.