Freight Administrator, Sg

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

**About the Company**

JERA Global Markets (JERAGM) is a leading utility-backed seaborne energy trader specialising in LNG, coal and freight. A joint venture between majority shareholder JERA Co., Inc. and EDF Trading, JERAGM’s shareholders are among the world’s largest utilities.

JERAGM operates one of the largest energy portfolios in the world which gives it an in-depth understanding of the way local, regional and international energy markets behave. These insights enable it to help its customers increase security of supply, optimise their portfolios and improve the risk management of their assets.

JERAGM LNG team manages the flexibility of over 35 million tonnes of supply each year, with structural access to both the European and North American gas markets. The coal team manages 60 million tonnes of supply each year for its shareholders and third-party customers and operates a major coal terminal in the Netherlands.

Headquartered in Singapore, JERAGM has a global talent pool of more than 250 people across offices located in four strategic locations: Singapore, Japan (Tokyo), the UK (London) and the US (Baltimore).

JERAGM is strongly capitalised with over US$500 million in paid up capital and a total equity of US$3 billion. JERAGM has retained its A+ Stable rating from R&I, attributable to a robust business model and solid financial base.

DESIGNATION : Freight Administrator, SG

RESPONSIBILITIES

**Department**:
Freight Operations provide commercial, logístical and administrative support to JERAGM and is responsible on a day-to-day basis for the timely implementation and execution of freight and commercial transactions, to ensure that all obligations arising from the COAL contracts and charter parties are met and carried out professionally.

**Key Role Responsibilities**:

- Handle Japanese trades including the proper execution of all freight contracts related to the JERA dedicated vessels, duties to include:

- The nomination of vessels
- The calculation of all Laytime Settlements
- Ensuring that all payments/receipts are properly calculated and executed
- Managing the operating schedules for the individual dedicated vessels
- Work closely / assisting freight operations with daily work tasks including
- Payment of preliminary and -final disbursements accounts
- Keeping track and chasing of 3rd party outstandings
- Handling settlements in allegro for payment including both freight operations
- and bunker payments
- Obtaining info required for credit / KYC purposes
- Tracking of LOIs / OBLs
- Otherwise ad hoc work as agreed and delegated depending on need and capacity

QUALIFICATIONS

**Key Role Requirements**
- Attention to detail and the ability to work logically, consistently, and accurately
- Deal with counterparties on a regular manner ensuring all operational information is passed or obtained timely
- Proactively promote and culture a good working relationship both within the team and with any external parties
- Enthusiasm and a willingness to learn
- The ability to work as part of a small team within a multi-cultural office environment

**Key Qualifications and Experience**
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and has good computer skills
- Diploma holder and above
- Preferably some experience in working in a shipping company or in a closely related industry
- At least 2 (continuous) years’ of work experience in a similar role
- Marine accounting skills and experience
- Proficient in English

OTHER INFORMATION

**Role Opportunity**:
This role offers an excellent opportunity to further develop skills and responsibility within a growing and successful commodity trading business.