Claims Analyst

Claims Analyst - Cape TownFull job descriptionPurpose of the JobTo fulfil all aspects of demurrage (import/export/coastal), including claims for other Divisions, Chemical and Lubricants. To be responsible for the vessel vetting nominations for the company and to review the Vetting Policy. To co-ordinate and report on all demurrage, marine, insurance and legal claims within Supply & Trading Dept emanating from bulk fuels logistics to ensure minimal loss and cost recovery to the business.What you'll have done before:Baseline:Minimum 5 years' experience in Bulk Oil Demurrage or within Supply & TradingNQF Level 7 (Degree in Accounting/ B.Comm/ Finance/ Commerce/ Supply Chain or relevant)Advantageous:International Demurrage course (E.G. Oxford; ASDEM)What you'll be doing:COMMERCIAL ANALYTICSAnalyse demurrage and assist with capex infrastructure projects and strategic decisions impacting various stakeholders.Prepare all demurrage required for the Business Plan (past, trends, forward view).Prepare and review related analytics within Supply & Trading (e.g. demurrage, berth utilisation etc.)Identify value improvement areas and initiate implementation.Improve, devise, and initiate advanced demurrage reporting tools.COMMERCIAL CLAIMS (NEGOTIATIONS & GOVERNANCEReview, prepare and negotiate Payable and Receivable demurrage claims for Supply Chain (Import/Export/Coastal), Chemicals and Lubricants.Review & negotiate other related commercial claims.COMMERCIAL & CHARTER PARTY CONTRACT MANAGEMENT & COMPLIANCEEnsure that all demurrage calculations meet the terms and deadlines agreed in contracts.Enhance the contract to be proposed to the respective teams.Interpret the demurrage related clauses of the contract.CUSTOMER & CONTRACTOR INTERFACEInteract with customers and service providers and ensure deliverables are met within agreed SLA’s.Prepare any relevant presentations and present where required and support to the contractors.SYSTEM MANAGEMENT & REPORTINGAssist with entering all trading deal demurrage in the Trading system (Allegro) and/or SAP per procedures.GOVERNANCE & HSEQ COMPLIANCEReview the vetting policy on an on-going basis to ensure international vetting best practice is applied.Coordinate, compile and ensure HSEQ claims are reported to legal and insurance including logging of incident.Assist with the vessel vetting nominations to the 3rd Party Vetting contractor and adhere to the requirements of the Vetting Policy and Vetting Procedure documents.Ensure effective management and control of HSEQ policy and procedures relating to commercial dealsAdditional Information:Location: Cape TownSalary Band: FHJob Advert Closing Date: All job adverts close five days after date posted Engen’s approved Employment Equity plans and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process.We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Let us know how we can accommodate you to participate in the recruitment process. Important Information:The appointment will be made in line with Engen's Employment Equity Strategy.All applications must be submitted to the contact person/ numbers provided & in the manner requested.If not submitted by the closing date, your application will automatically not be considered.Engen does not guarantee that you will be called for an interview or appointed by virtue of your application.Engen reserves the right not to make an appointment.