Martine Sfeir
About Martine Sfeir
Martine Sfeir is the Associate General Manager at Viking Cruises, with extensive experience in financial management and compliance in the cruise industry.
Title and Current Role
Martine Sfeir currently holds the position of Associate General Manager at Viking Cruises. Her role includes overseeing financial management and operational compliance onboard the cruise ship.
Previous Experience in Cruise Industry
Martine Sfeir has an extensive background in the cruise industry. She served as Chief Purser at Windstar Cruises from 2015 to 2016, managing administrative and financial duties on yachts. Prior to this, she was the Financial Controller at Celebrity Cruises, Inc. for nine years, where she handled comprehensive financial oversight on their cruise ships. Her career in the cruise industry started at Sun Cruises - My Travel plc, where she worked as a Finance Officer from 1998 to 2005.
Earlier Career Roles
Before venturing into the cruise industry, Martine Sfeir gathered experience in diverse roles. She worked as a Personal Assistant at Henkel in Dubai, UAE, from 1996 to 1998. Additionally, she was an Account Assistant at PricewaterhouseCoopers, also in Dubai, from 1993 to 1996.
Education and Training
Martine Sfeir received her education at The Mary Erskine School in Edinburgh, Scotland, attending from 1978 to 1992. This rigorous schooling provided a strong foundation for her subsequent career in finance and management.
Financial and Compliance Responsibilities
In her various roles, Martine Sfeir has been responsible for numerous financial and compliance tasks. She ensures Sarbanes-Oxley Act compliance onboard, manages financial risks, plans budgets, and oversees cash management. Additionally, she supervises inventory management, crew welfare accounting, casino operations, and regulatory compliance. Martine also conducts concessionaire reconciliation settlements and manages payroll operations, all while ensuring compliance with International Labour Organization (ILO) standards.
Audit Practices and Financial Forecasting
Martine Sfeir is known for implementing best audit practices that are essential for the successful operation of the fleet. She has successfully passed yearly internal audits and reviews, utilizing sound statistical methods to forecast budgets and costs with precision. She collaborates closely with other Department Heads to keep them informed of their financial objectives.