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As a Shipping Operator in Trafigura, you will have the opportunity to join a team that manages one of the world’s largest fleets in the world, handling all aspects of Time and Voyage Charter vessel operations for the company. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of shipping logistics, charter party terms, and global maritime operations, with a focus on delivering efficient, safe, and cost-effective voyages, while ensuring proper operation of TC and spot vessels and maximize performance, following global standards and international regulations at all times.Key responsibilities<ul><li>Undertake voyage planning to meet international regulations and respond to vessel operational issues</li><li>Optimize bunker procurement and consumption strategies</li><li>Review and coordinate stowage planning, cargo handling operations, and real-time issue resolution</li><li>Coordinate agency appointments and provide voyage orders to vessels</li><li>Monitor vessel performance throughout all voyages, including speed and consumption analysis</li><li>Coordinate weather routing services and performance optimization initiatives</li><li>Manage hold / tank cleaning optimization</li><li>Handle vessel questionnaires, certificates, LOIs and all relevant supporting documentation</li><li>Maintain and update company software systems with required operational data</li><li>Collaborate with internal and external counterparties to ensure smooth management of ongoing operations, including pre- and post-fixture activities</li><li>Ensure compliance with Global Regulatory Requirements</li><li>Prepare operational reports and performance analysis</li><li>Ensure compliance with Trafigura's global policies and procedures at all times</li></ul>Required qualifications<ul><li>2-5 years’ office experience for Seafarers or 4-6 years’ office experience for Non Seafarers&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Supramax/Panamax/Capesize vessel experience preferred</li><li>Strong knowledge of Charter Party terms (NYPE, Gencon, Baltime, etc.)</li><li>Fluent spoken and written English; IT system literacy (MS Office, Voyage management systems – IMOS VESON literacy, Optimization platforms)</li><li>Relevant maritime qualification/degree (e.g., nautical studies, maritime operations, or equivalent)</li></ul>Attributes for successCommercial &amp; Financial Acumen:<ul><li>Charter party terms and conditions (Time Charter, Voyage Charter)</li><li>BIMCO standard forms and clauses</li><li>Laytime and demurrage calculations</li><li>P&amp;L understanding and variance analysis</li></ul>Operational Expertise:<ul><li>Cargo operations – Preparation for Loading, discharge.</li><li>Bunker operations - Planning, quality specifications, sampling procedures.</li></ul>Analytical &amp; Reporting Skills:<ul><li>Data analysis and visualization - Dashboards, KPIs, trend analysis</li><li>Report writing and presentation skills</li></ul>Innovation &amp; Continuous Improvement:<ul><li>Automation tool development (desirable)</li><li>Understanding of AI/ML applications in shipping operations (desirable)</li><li>Continuous improvement initiatives</li></ul>Professional Skills &amp; Working Style<ul><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across internal teams and external counterparties</li><li>Commercial mindset with sound business acumen</li><li>Proven ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment</li><li>Adaptability to multicultural, dynamic trading environment</li><li>Problem-solving skills and ability to make sound decisions independently</li><li>Team player with collaborative approach</li></ul>

Dry Shipping Operator

Company’s activities extend to shipping and bunkering businesses. The main purpose of the role is to be involved in several accounting and controlling activities mainly related legal entities having the abovementioned business objectives and report into the Regional European Controller. The role shall require interaction with various departments in terms of transactions accounting treatment as per IFRS, revenue recognition, expenses classification, PnL finalization, management accounts preparation as well as explanatory commentary reports. Work closely with the shared service centres of Trafigura, provide necessary information for completion of activities as well as support when required and ensure that the activities are carried out appropriately. The position provides the opportunity to work in close proximity with several departments such as deals desk and operations. In this capacity, the Financial Reporting Analyst should ensure that business controls and processes are conducted in compliance with Trafigura’s standards and local rules and regulations.Key responsibilitiesGeneral<ul><li>Work closely with up-steam teams to understand the transactions they are undertaking and ensure these are recorded appropriately and evidenced by primary documents in both the trading systems and accounting ledgers.</li><li>Be involved in development, establishment and maintenance of suitable accounting policies and procedures.</li><li>Support ad-hoc analysis asked by the business.</li></ul>Financial Reporting &amp; Controlling<ul><li>Assist in the preparation of monthly accounting packs, within the defined timelines, and report to the Divisional and Group Accounting teams with appropriate commentaries.</li><li>Post necessary journals to accurately reflect all transactions in PnL &amp; BS as per accounting principles.</li><li>Perform accounting controls by executing policies and manage assigned balance sheet, perform account reconciliations and make necessary corrections.</li><li>Coordinate with various departments and perform analysis on aged debtors, creditors, accruals and intercompany balances.</li></ul>Annual Accounts and Audit<ul><li>Support the Trafigura Group annual accounts finalisation and audit, which is on 30th September.</li><li>Support the obligatory stand-alone statutory audit process of various shipping and bunkering legal entities and ensure satisfactory closure of the audits with the external auditors.</li></ul>Required qualifications<ul><li>Minimum 4 years relevant work experience in accounting and/or reporting position including proven expertise in Shipping industry.</li></ul><ul><li>University degree in Accounting &amp; Reporting, Business Administration, Finance or Economics.</li><li>Knowledge of the international financial and reporting standards, in particular: IAS 16, IFRS 9, IFRS 15 and IFRS 16.</li><li>Fluent English, including knowledge of shipping, accounting and economic terms.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills and ability to utilize IT technologies to increase efficiency of work.</li></ul>Preferred qualifications<ul><li>Master’s degree or Chartered Accountant Qualification (ACA, ACCA) would be considered as an advantage.</li></ul>Attributes for success<ul><li>Attention to detail and accuracy with data processing and documents.</li><li>Strong communication skills (pro-activeness).</li><li>Self-motivated, team player, adaptable and able to work autonomously.</li><li>Strong numerical skills and a pragmatic approach to problem solving.</li><li>Working ability under pressure into a highly dynamic business environment</li></ul>Department overviewKey Relationships&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Deals Desk (i.e. mid-office)</li><li>Claims and Freight Analysts</li><li>Local management</li><li>Head office functions: Tax, Treasury, FX team, Accounting &amp; Control, Internal Control; and</li><li>Audit and companies.</li></ul>Reporting Structure&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Reporting to Regional Controller for Europe &amp; Maritime Logistics based in Athens.</li></ul>*The job could involve travelling to: Geneva and Mumbai.

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