Main Purpose:
As a Disbursements Checker you will play a crucial role in the financial operations of our shipping division. Your main responsibility is to ensure accurate handling of port costs disbursements and endeavour to minimize expenses for the Group. In more detail this will mean negotiation with agents, review of charter parties regarding port costs clauses, update of accounting and monitoring software, communication with ship owners with regards to port costs and costs reporting to Deals Desk and Traders.
- Must be educated in shipping studies to degree level
- Understanding port costs function
- Fluent in English, written and spoken
- Excellent organization skills, time management, prioritization
- Attention to details
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Good written and verbal communication
Key Responsibilities:
- Disbursements analysis
- Process proformas and final D/As
- Update software systems
- Chasers
- Review charter party – ensure which party is responsible for port costs
- Reporting to the management
Key Relationships and Department Overview:
Department Overview:
The Disbursements Team in Athens handles all D/As for the entire Trafigura Group (for Oil, Gas & Dry), ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing of all Disbursements Accounts.
Reporting Structure:
- The role reports to the Disbursements Team Leader
Key Relationships:
- Ops department
- Deals Desk
- Traders
- Agents
- Chartering
About Us
At the heart of global supply, Trafigura connects vital resources to power and build the world. Through our Oil & Petroleum Products, Gas and Power, and Metals and Minerals, commercial divisions, we use infrastructure, logistics and financing to connect producers and consumers, using our deep understanding of the markets we serve to make supply more efficient, secure and sustainable.
We are committed to responsible business practices and believe that the supply of energy and raw materials is essential for growth, development and prosperity. We are accelerating our investments in renewable energy, including hydrogen, ammonia and other low-carbon energy technologies required for the transition to a low carbon future. And we work with our stakeholders to improve environmental and social standards, bringing greater trust and transparency to global supply chains.
A career at Trafigura offers a gateway to working on some of the most exciting challenges of a rapidly changing world – from helping to optimise supply chains to developing infrastructure and new markets. In a culture that is founded on openness and energy, our people work as part of a multinational, globally connected team and thrive in a fast-paced environment where they can nurture and commercialise bold ideas. Everyone has a voice and is empowered to collaborate across geographies and disciplines to help shape our business and the wider world. We know the importance and value of diversity in our business and we invest in attracting, developing and retaining talent from all backgrounds.
Founded in 1993, Trafigura is one of the largest independent employee-owned commodities groups in the world with over 13,000 people working in 48 countries. The Trafigura Group owns global multi-metals producer Nyrstar; fuel storage and distribution company Puma Energy; and joint ventures Impala Terminals, a port and logistics provider, and Nala Renewables, investing in wind, solar and battery storage projects.
