Trafigura
Shipping
TimeCharterFreightAnalyst
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“Time Charter Freight Analyst at Trafigura. Skills: Charter party agreements, Voyage economics, Financial reporting. Review invoices for Time Charter. Process invoices for Owned Fleet”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure financial integrity; Influence shipping profitability; Safeguard financial interests; Ensure accurate vessel-related financial transactions
Industry & Context.
Resolve disputes; Analytical Thinking
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Shipping, Economics, or a related subject, Understanding of shipping terminology, Understanding of maritime commercial practices, Familiarity with charter party terms and conditions, Fluent English (C2 level or equivalent)
Nice to Have
Master's degree in Shipping, Economics, Finance, or a related field, Previous experience in shipping operations, Previous experience in freight accounting, Previous experience in maritime finance, Additional experience in tanker operations fundamentals, Experience with shipping ERP systems (IMOS), Experience with freight management software, Previous interaction with chartering teams, Previous interaction with operation teams
What You'll Do.
Review invoices for Time Charter
Process invoices for Owned Fleet
Reconcile invoices for vessels
Negotiate disputes under Time Charter Parties
Manage payables in line with charter party
Manage receivables in line with charter party
Complete final hire reconciliation statements
Manage TC relet-out invoicing
Maintain accurate records
Ensure compliance with document retention
Process internal recharges
Process invoices for accounting
Prepare voyage results reporting
Analyze deviations from TCE
Analyze deviations from P&L
Provide regular reporting on financial performance
Report on outstanding issues
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with Operations Department; Collaborate with Deals department; Collaborate with Risk Analysis team; Collaborate with Claims department; Collaborate with Chartering department; Collaborate with Operations department; Collaborate with Accounting department
Communication Scope
Fluent English; Negotiates effectively; Clearly explains financial findings
Full Job Description
As a Time Charter Freight Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in the financial and operational management of our global fleet of time chartered and owned vessels. You will be the bridge between commercial operations and finance, ensuring financial integrity, monitoring voyage economics, and directly influencing shipping profitability. In this fast-paced and highly impactful role, you will manage high-value reconciliations, resolve disputes, and provide actionable insights into voyage performance that inform strategic decisions. Your work will safeguard Trafigura’s financial interests, from meticulously reviewing charter party agreements to negotiating commercial disputes and analyzing profit and loss. The role reports directly to the TC Freight Analysts Manager who is based in Athens. **Key Responsibilities** * Review, process, and reconcile all invoices for Time Charter and Owned Fleet vessels * Review and negotiate disputes (off-hires, underperformance claims) arising under Time Charter Parties in conjunction with the Operations Department * Monitor and manage payables/receivables in line with charter party agreements * Complete final hire reconciliation statements and manage TC relet-out invoicing * Maintain accurate records and documentation, including updating systems, retaining and filing emails, and ensuring compliance with document retention policies * Process internal recharges and invoices for accounting purposes * Prepare detailed voyage results reporting and analyze deviations from TCE (Time Charter Equivalent) and P&L estimates * Provide regular reporting to management on financial performance and outstanding issues **Required Qualifications** * Bachelor’s degree in Shipping, Economics, or a related subject * Understanding of shipping terminology and maritime commercial practices * Familiarity with charter party terms and conditions (spot and time charters) * Excellent proficiency in MS Office suite * Fluent English (C2 level or equivalent), both writ
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