Nitsa Kanavos

About Nitsa Kanavos

Experienced finance professional working as a revenue specialist in the entertainment industry. A USC Alumni with extensive background in finance & business, and a passion for traveling and global experiences. Exceptional organizational skills, keen attention to detail and a demonstrated desire for exceeding expectations.

Experience

1. Senior Financial Analyst - Revenue Cycle Team

   Paramount Pictures

   May 2021 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

   Revenue Specialist for Paramount\'s Worldwide Credit & Collections Department.Utilize Accounting ERP systems (SAP, Oracle-PRISM, ComScore SMART) to apply cash to over customer accounts.Manage and record $1 Billion in annual cash receipts across Paramount and its subsidiaries.Run daily bank reports via ION Treasury to track incoming payments for Domestic, Canadian, Latin America and International TV Licensing, Non-Theatrical Airlines, Hotel Group, Studio Group, Home Entertainment.Create AR Postings for Revenue Billing through Citrix Application: Media Maestro.Actively review Cash On Account Reports to identify/ resolve open payments and withholding tax items. Collaborate cross-functionally with teams to test and launch the new CBS PRISM platform and set KPIs to track performance.Mentor the CBS PRISM Cash Group to provide guidance and training for cash application and cash approval support.Support Theatrical cash applications and cash approvals prior to the theatrical release of Paramount\'s films.Assist ERP transformation project with ComScore to test and use new SMART system (previously TDS) for Non-Theatrical cash. Run weekly Cognos Analytics reports for VAT reporting requirements for Paramount\'s International subsidiaries.Research inquiries about customer account balances, cash variances, and billing discrepancies.Proactively follow up and resolve unidentified payments.Initiate reversals/ resolve issues for Studio Group wires and checks.Assist in the research and resolution of Bit-In Recon Items for monthly meetings.Prepare manual invoices upon request for domestic and international customers.Weekly review of cash and aging clean-up.Assist with monthly Internal Cash Transfers between Paramount, Viacom, Showtime and CBS.Interact and collaborate with internal groups to expedite the cash application and approval process.Ensure all cash receipts have been applied and posted to customer accounts for month, quarter, and year-end close.

Education

• USC Marshall School of Business

  Bachelor of Science, Business Administration; Finance & Business Economics

  2015 — 2018

• The American University of Paris

  International Business

  2014 — 2015

Skills

• Microsoft Word
• Media & Entertainment
• Event Planning
• Research
• Public Speaking
• Microsoft Office
• Sharepoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Content Marketing
• Customer Service
• Attention to Detail
• Positive Attitude
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Microsoft Outlook
• Leadership
• Social Media
• Easily Adaptable
• Self-Motivated
• Organization Skills
• Time Management