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Billing Administrative Assistant Port Calls - Liner

On-site in Barcelona·Full-time·Added yesterday (last checked 12 Oct)

Noatum

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Overview

Work mode
On-site, Barcelona
Contract
Full-time
Benefits
Private health insurance, flexible pay plan, meal vouchers

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • The profile corresponds to someone with a Higher Level Training Cycle (CFGS) or a university degree in Administration, Economics, Business Administration and Management (ADE), Finance, or a related field.
  • Additional certifications in maritime administration, shipping agency, billing systems, or financial documentation will be valued.
  • Familiarity with port management systems, port account reporting platforms, or maritime billing tools will be especially valued.
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience in administrative or operational roles within the maritime or shipping industry.
  • Minimum English level B2 – to maintain telephone conversations with clients.
  • Good command of Excel, Outlook, and ease of working with internal operational databases.
  • Experience in invoice registration, port account preparation, financial documentation, or similar administrative processes.
  • Verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines during peaks in vessel calls.
  • Attention to detail and process orientation.
  • Proactive attitude and problem-solving skills.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Stable position.
  • Meal vouchers.
  • Access to a flexible compensation plan (health insurance, transportation, etc.).
  • Afternoon off on your birthday.
  • Ongoing training at our Corporate University (learning platform).
  • Be part of a dynamic team with global impact.

At Noatum, we guarantee equality and non-discrimination based on sex, race, religion, disability, age, and sexual orientation in our recruitment processes, in order to make better use of people's capabilities in all their diversity, avoiding any type of discrimination.

The role

Noatum Maritime Services operates as local agents in ports, acting as the eyes and ears on the ground in more than 1125 ports across 130 countries. Offering a wide range of Port Services, Regular Liner Commercial Services, Vessel Services, and Specialized Services, Noatum Maritime Services supports its clients by connecting the dots along their value chain, from the loading port to the discharge port.

Our clients include Cargo Owners, Merchants, Miners, Major Oil Companies, Vessel Owners, Vessel Operators, and Ship Managers, handling a wide variety of cargo and vessel types, such as containers, dry bulk, breakbulk, project cargo, crude oil, refined products, natural gas, and passengers.

Noatum Maritime Services stands out through its specific industry knowledge, local relationships, understanding of local particularities and risks, and its ability to leverage assets and the scope of services within its broader ecosystem to deliver added-value solutions.

What you'll do

The Port Call Accounts Administrative Assistant - Liner profile will be responsible for managing administrative tasks related to customer billing and financial documentation for Liner shipowners.

This role manages the entire port call account workflow for Liner vessels, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and timely communication with suppliers, internal teams, and shipowners.

You will play a key role in supporting operations in all ports where we act as agents.

  • Invoice workflow management: Manage the complete process of supplier invoices for each vessel port call, including downloading, organizing, and validating all related documentation.
  • Invoice recording and verification: Record and verify supplier invoices in internal systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance with shipowner procedures and internal procedures.
  • Preparation of freight settlement: Review and prepare the settlement of everything billed to customers on behalf of the shipowner.
  • Preparation of port call accounts: Prepare, issue, update, and review port call accounts, in a timely and accurate manner for all liner vessel port calls.
  • Uploading and reporting of port call accounts: Upload port call accounts and associated financial documentation onto shipowner platforms, ensuring that all information is submitted correctly.
  • Communication with shipowners: Respond to shipowner inquiries related to invoice details, costs, discrepancies, or documentation needs, ensuring clear and professional communication.
  • Compliance with procedures: Ensure strict adherence to the administrative procedures, documentation requirements, and billing protocols of each shipowner.
  • Coordination with suppliers and internal teams: Collaborate with operations teams and service providers to obtain missing documents, clarify charges, resolve billing issues, and maintain an efficient workflow.
  • Management of financial records: Maintain organized and accurate financial documentation for internal audits, client audits, and management reports.

About Noatum

Noatum is a leading provider of maritime services, logistics, and port operations, with over 50 years of experience. The company operates through three main business areas: Noatum Maritime, Noatum Logistics, and Noatum Ports, offering services such as regular line maritime services, tramp agency, reefer cargo, dry cargo chartering, international transport, project cargo, customs, and technologically advanced port facilities. Noatum is part of AD Ports Group, a global trade, logistics, and industry group based in Abu Dhabi, which fully integrated Noatum into its structure to enhance service delivery.

Noatum has a significant presence in Spain, with offices in multiple cities including Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia, and others, as evidenced by its careers page. The company's Spanish headquarters is located in Barcelona, at Torre Auditori, Passeig de la Zona Franca 111. Noatum's global operations span numerous countries across Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Africa, offering international professionals opportunities in logistics, maritime, and port services. The company emphasizes its commitment to people, safety, sustainability, and quality, making it a relevant employer for those seeking careers in the logistics sector in Spain.

Industry
Logistics
Headquarters
Abu Dhabi, UAE
In Spain
Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia and 8 more
Website
noatum.com

Good to know if you are moving

  • Noatum is part of AD Ports Group, a global trade, logistics, and industry group based in Abu Dhabi, which may offer international career mobility.
  • The company has a strong presence in Spain with offices in multiple cities including Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia, and Zaragoza, providing opportunities across the country.
  • Noatum's Spanish headquarters is located in Barcelona, a major European logistics hub, offering a dynamic work environment.
  • The company operates in over 15 countries, including the US, UK, Germany, China, and various Latin American and Asian markets, indicating a global footprint.
  • Noatum's careers page lists numerous job openings in Spain across logistics, maritime, and port services, suggesting ongoing hiring needs.
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