Jonathan Klein
About Jonathan Klein
Jonathan Klein is an Accounts Payable Accountant at Viking Cruises in Basel, Switzerland, with a background in hospitality management and finance.
Title and Current Position
Jonathan Klein currently serves as an Accounts Payable Accountant at Viking Cruises, located in Basel, Canton of Basel-Stadt, Switzerland.
Previous Employment Experience
Jonathan Klein gained industry experience through several roles prior to his current position. He worked as a Trainee Consultant at Summit Recruitment AG for nine months from 2018 to 2019 in the Lucerne Area, Switzerland. Before that, he held the role of Finance & Accounting Trainee at MSC Cruises for five months from 2017 to 2018 in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. In 2017, he had a one-month role as a Night Auditor at Ameron Flora Hotel Luzern, preceded by six months as a Front Office Intern at the same hotel from 2016 to 2017, both in Lucerne, Switzerland.
Education and Expertise
Jonathan Klein pursued his studies in Hospitality Management at BHMS Business & Hotel Management School, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree between 2015 and 2019. He also attended Robert Gordon University for a year from 2018 to 2019, achieving another Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Hospitality Management. His earlier academic background includes obtaining his Abitur from Gymnasium Kaiser-Friedrich-Ufer, where he studied from 2007 to 2015.
Responsibilities at Viking Cruises
At Viking Cruises, Jonathan Klein has implemented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the Accounts Payable department. He serves as the main contact for vendor inquiries, responsible for reconciling statements and correcting discrepancies. Additionally, Klein supports the monthly close process by balancing the P&L and balance sheet, releasing accruals, reconciling balances, and preparing data for auditing. He also contributes to cross-departmental development by analyzing and implementing process and system improvements.
Professional Development and Contributions
Jonathan Klein has played a crucial role in the recruitment process at Viking Cruises, providing training and support to team members. His contributions extend to process and system improvements that facilitate cross-departmental development, showcasing his commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement within the organization.