Main purpose
Manage the financial and operational side of Trafigura's time chartered and owned fleet, bridging commercial operations and finance. Reconcile high-value hire and invoices, resolve disputes and report on voyage performance to protect shipping profitability.
Key responsibilities
- Review, process and reconcile invoices for Time Charter and Owned Fleet vessels.
- Review and negotiate off-hire and underperformance disputes under Time Charter Parties, in collaboration with the Operations Department.
- Monitor and manage payables and receivables in line with charter party agreements.
- Complete final hire reconciliation statements and manage TC relet-out invoicing.
- Process internal recharges and invoices for accounting purposes.
- Prepare voyage results reports and analyse deviations from Time Charter Equivalent (TCE) and profit and loss (P&L) estimates.
- Report financial performance and outstanding issues to management.
- Maintain accurate records: update systems, file emails and comply with document retention policies.
Required qualifications
- Working knowledge of shipping terminology and maritime commercial practices
- Working knowledge of charter party terms and conditions for time or spot charters
- Advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Shipping, Economics, or a related subject
- Fluent English (C2), written and spoken
Preferred qualifications
- Previous experience in shipping operations, freight accounting, or maritime finance
- Previous experience working with chartering or operations teams
- Hands-on experience with IMOS or equivalent freight management software
- Additional experience in tanker operations fundamentals
Attributes for success
- Ownership: Takes responsibility for accuracy and timely resolution of issues.
- Attention to Detail: Reviews complex agreements and invoices with diligence and thoroughness.
- Analytical Thinking: Interprets charter party terms and explains cost implications on the P&L.
- Resilience: Thrives in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with competing priorities.
- Organisational Skills: Manages multiple priorities while maintaining data integrity.
- Communication: Negotiates effectively and explains financial findings clearly.
Department overview
Based in Athens, the team reports to the TC Freight Analysts Manager. It manages vessel-related payments, hire reconciliations and voyage results across Chartering, Operations, Deals Desk / Risk Analysis, Claims and Accounting.
Equal opportunity employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse workforce! We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or handicap, disability, or any other legally protected status.
