Brunilda Poloska

Experienced finance and investment professional with a strong background in
accounting, tourism, strategic advisory, and cross-sector leadership across corporate,
nonprofit, and academic roles.
 

Financing and Investment Director
Hysenbelliu Group – Tirana, Albania 
February 2013 – January 2024
Supported a diversified group of 13 companies across construction, tourism & hospitality, beverage, media, education, and finance. Led due diligence, feasibility studies, and investment procedures for acquisitions and sales. Oversaw financial and tax reporting, including group-level consolidation. Acted as personal investment advisor to the Group’s President.

Finance Director 
Poloska Ltd – Tirana, Albania
September 2013 – November 2020
Managed accounting, tax reporting, budgeting, and internal controls for a family-run food distribution business serving over 1,000 HoReCa and retail outlets. 

Finance Director
World Vision – Albania & Kosovo
November 2007 – January 2013
Led financial operations, fundraising, and registration processes for programs across Albania and Kosovo, managing an annual portfolio of approximately $8 million and overseeing all tax and compliance matters.

Master in Tourism Systems and Hospitality Management
Università Degli Studi di Palermo – Palermo, Italy                                      2024 – Present

MSc in EU Business Law
University of Tirana, Faculty of Law – Tirana, Albania                                2020 – 2021
Senior Thesis: Cross-border merger and acquisition – an overview of the EU Directive and local legislation

MBA in Accounting
University of Tirana, Faculty of Economics – Tirana, Albania                   2014 – 2016
Senior Thesis: Cost Accounting in the Service Industry (application in Distribution, NGOs and Banks)

Bachelor in Finance and Accounting (4-year program equivalent to MSc)
University of Tirana, Faculty of Economics – Tirana, Albania                  1997 – 2001
Senior Thesis: Insurance and its role in managing risk

Certificate in National and International Accounting Standards
Commercial and Tax Law | SHKFSH – Tirana, Albania                           February 2021

Certificate in Business Valuations
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) – United Kingdom   April 2019

US Grant Training
World Vision Middle East and Eastern European Office – Tirana, Albania       May 2010