Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join a world leading trader of agricultural commodities as Trade Support Specialist, supporting the trading team and US General Manager. The position is responsible for the management of positions (physical, futures and interest rate hedge) as well as to facilitate and maintain various trading reports. The role provides long term development potential for someone eager to demonstrate their skills and experience in the fast-paced soft commodities environment.

Business Overview

Volcafe Ltd is one of the world’s leading international green coffee trading companies, operating in over 20 countries globally. Our expertise spans green coffee procurement and preparation, sustainability, blending, quality control, risk manage006Dent and export as well as importing and distribution. We supply the world’s major coffee roasters and retail distributors with their green coffee requirements, with significant strategic growth ambitions for the future. We are part of ED&F Man Commodities, a world leading trader of agricultural products including coffee, sugar, molasses and animal feed.

Volcafe works across the whole green coffee supply chain to make coffee business better, together with our partners and employees. We have built and operate sustainable coffee supply chains across all our origins, addressing key economic, social and environmental issues in coffee farming communities. Our Volcafe Way farmer support programme engages with thousands of coffee farmers and provides a holistic response to the challenges they face.

Salary: $70,000 -90,000 base salary, discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits package.

Key Accountabilities

Trade Support Responsibilities

• Maintain and update market, futures, inventory, open differential, and traceability reports with precision.
• Processing daily sales, fixations, and contract addendums to ensure timely delivery of products and services within contracted terms.
• Prepare end of month reports with the General Manager in coordination with US and global trading teams.
• Partners with Logistics, Quality and Finance teams to streamline processes and enhance customer experiences.
• Execute hedging activities in the futures market, ensuring compliance with terms and credit requirements.

Sales Support Responsibilities

• Identify and develop leads in target markets networking and strategic initiatives.
• Maintain and update CRM systems to track leads and opportunities efficiently.
• Contribute to business development strategies to drive cost-effective, high value opportunities.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree business, finance, economics, agriculture, or related field.
• Considerable experience within the Trade or Sales Support or Execution, ideally within commodity trading (coffee trading preferably), FMCG industries or Banking if working directly with commodities.
• Exposure to futures trading or hedge execution – highly advantageous.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel essential and database experience with VBA, Python or SQL -highly advantageous.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a focus for problem solving and process improvement.
• Proven ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders.
• Knowledge of sustainability standards and certifications including FLO, FTUSA, RFA and 4C – highly advantageous.

We recognise that talent comes in many forms, and we value potential just as much as experience. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Our Offer

We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.

Our Values

Respect, Integrity, Meritocracy, Client Focus, Entrepreneurship

Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behaviour. They influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities. Our values are underpinned by a set of essential behaviours, which form part of our performance management approach. Delivering on our objectives is very much about ‘what’ we do, but these essential behaviours also provide a guide and measure for ‘how’ we do things. Our performance essentials are Take Initiative, Self‐Management, Deliver Results and Collaboration.

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focussed on actively building and developing diverse teams. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local law.

We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as a Finance Manager to work in a truly global environment to play a pivotal role in ensuring robust financial control, compliance and insightful reporting, reporting to the Financial Controller. This position offers an excellent opportunity to grow professionally within an international business environment.

Business Overview

Volcafe Ltd is one of the world’s leading international green coffee trading companies, operating in over 20 countries globally. Our expertise spans green coffee procurement and preparation, sustainability, blending, quality control, risk management and export as well as importing and distribution. We supply the world’s major coffee roasters and retail distributors with their green coffee requirements, with significant strategic growth ambitions for the future. We are part of ED&F Man Commodities, a world leading trader of agricultural products including coffee, sugar, molasses and animal feed.

Volcafe works across the whole green coffee supply chain to make coffee business better, together with our partners and employees. We have built and operate sustainable coffee supply chains across all our origins, addressing key economic, social and environmental issues in coffee farming communities. Our Volcafe Way farmer support programme engages with thousands of coffee farmers and provides a holistic response to the challenges they face.

Key Accountabilities

• Oversee detailed accounting control and monthly closing processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Assist in preparing internal management reports and external financial statements, providing support during annual financial audits.
• Assist in the annual budget preparation, ensuring full accuracy and timely submission.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, providing financial reports with business data & offering strategic financial insights and guidance.
• Continuously enhance financial procedures and internal controls to streamline operations and ensure compliance.
• Cooperate in the preparation of local statutory accounts, and local GAAP accounting activities.
• Prepare weekly cash forecast, monitor cash usage levels and anticipate any potential breach of limits.
• Manage and support day-to-day tax compliance and reporting requirements, especially in VAT and international trade transactions.
• Manage local tax periodic calculation and submission, supporting annual transfer pricing documentation.
• Maintain the risk database to identify risk limits, insurance limits and currency exposure and analysing counterparties financial statements.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in financial management, accounting, or audit roles, preferably within an international company.
• Experience in commodities trading environments, particularly in commodity trading is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles including IFRS and US GAAP alongside knowledge related to futures and Forex transactions.
• Advanced proficiency in financial ERP systems, especially in Microsoft Office, Excel and Power BI.
• In-depth understanding of taxation (VAT of international trade transactions).
• Demonstrate communication and negotiation skills with a range of stakeholders including clients, suppliers, financial institutions, wider Madrid based team and auditors.
• Knowledge of financial risk management practices, treasury operations and cash management and understanding of internal audit procedures and controls is advantageous.
• Excellent analytical capabilities, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.

We recognise that talent comes in many forms, and we value potential just as much as experience. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Our Offer

We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.

Our Values

Respect, Integrity, Meritocracy, Client Focus, Entrepreneurship

Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behaviour. They influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities. Our values are underpinned by a set of essential behaviours, which form part of our performance management approach. Delivering on our objectives is very much about ‘what’ we do, but these essential behaviours also provide a guide and measure for ‘how’ we do things. Our performance essentials are Take Initiative, Self‐Management, Deliver Results and Collaboration.

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focussed on actively building and developing diverse teams. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local law.

We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as a Finance Executive in Finance & Accounting Team to work in a truly global environment where the overall purpose of the role is to supporting Counterparty Risk Assessment function by ensuring evaluating the potential financial risk associated with a company trading or lending counterparties, reporting to Head of Finance Operations. The role provides long term development potential for someone eager to demonstrate their skills and experience in the fast-paced soft commodities environment.

Business Overview

Volcafe Ltd is one of the world’s leading international green coffee trading companies, operating in over 20 countries globally. Our expertise spans green coffee procurement and preparation, sustainability, blending, quality control, risk management and export as well as importing and distribution. We supply the world’s major coffee roasters and retail distributors with their green coffee requirements, with significant strategic growth ambitions for the future. We are part of ED&F Man Commodities, a world leading trader of agricultural products including coffee, sugar, molasses and animal feed.

Volcafe works across the whole green coffee supply chain to make coffee business better, together with our partners and employees. We have built and operate sustainable coffee supply chains across all our origins, addressing key economic, social and environmental issues in coffee farming communities. Our Volcafe Way farmer support programme engages with thousands of coffee farmers and provides a holistic response to the challenges they face.

Key Accountabilities

• Assist in gathering and organizing financial and corporate information to support the evaluation of counterparties, including institutions and trading partners.
• Support in tracking and updating counterparty exposure data across various transactions and products.
• Help monitor exposure limits and report any potential breaches or irregularities to the relevant teams.
• Coordinate the collection of documents required for due diligence and credit reviews of new and existing counterparties.
• Prepare and maintain summary reports, trackers, and dashboards used in credit and risk analysis.
• Ensure documentation and reporting meet internal compliance standards and assist in audit preparation when needed.
• Collaborate with risk, compliance, legal, and trading teams to facilitate smooth information flow and ensure all required documents and data are in place for assessments.

Skills and Experience

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in related field from a well-recognized institute along with 3-5 years of experience with attention to detail, basic accounting knowledge, and proficiency in accounting software, along with experience in Counterparty Risk, Credit Risk Analysis, Exposure Assessment, Due Diligence and Monitoring, Risk Mitigation & Reporting and Compliance
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office. (Excel)
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Financial analysis and credit assessment expertise.
• Knowledge of counterparty risk management principles and practices.
• Understanding of financial markets and instruments.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Important:  This position requires employees to work in either of the work timings below –

• APAC Region: – 6:00am to 3:00pm IST
• EMEA Region: – 11:00am to 8:00pm IST

We recognise that talent comes in many forms, and we value potential just as much as experience. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Our Offer

We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.

Our Values

Respect, Integrity, Meritocracy, Client Focus, Entrepreneurship

Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behaviour. They influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities. Our values are underpinned by a set of essential behaviours, which form part of our performance management approach. Delivering on our objectives is very much about ‘what’ we do, but these essential behaviours also provide a guide and measure for ‘how’ we do things. Our performance essentials are Take Initiative, Self‐Management, Deliver Results and Collaboration.

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focussed on actively building and developing diverse teams. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local law.

We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as a Junior Coffee Trader to work in a truly global environment to provide general administrative support to the Winterthur Coffee Trading desk. In this role, you will work diligently, productively and with a keen attention to detail. This position will provide pro-active and interactive exposure to the global green coffee trade, through exposure to functions and processes at destination.

Business Overview:

Volcafe Ltd is one of the world’s leading international green coffee trading companies, operating in over 20 countries globally. Our expertise spans green coffee procurement and preparation, sustainability, blending, quality control, risk management and export as well as importing and distribution. We supply the world’s major coffee roasters and retail distributors with their green coffee requirements, with significant strategic growth ambitions for the future. We are part of ED&F Man Commodities, a world leading trader of agricultural products including coffee, sugar, molasses and animal feed.

Volcafe works across the whole green coffee supply chain to make coffee business better, together with our partners and employees. We have built and operate sustainable coffee supply chains across all our origins, addressing key economic, social and environmental issues in coffee farming communities. Our Volcafe Way farmer support programme engages with thousands of coffee farmers and provides a holistic response to the challenges they face.

Key Accountabilities:

• Updating weekly spot price list and distributing to internal traders and clients.
• Contract management including accurate, complete and timely release of physical coffee contracts.
• Reviewing third party contract documentation and monitoring the return of contracts.
• Currency hedging for contracts that are in non-USD currency.
• Acting as the substitute trader in the absence of the senior traders.
• Assisting in preparations for the month end process and valuation (P&L).
• Supporting senior traders with preparing and creating high level client presentations alongside any other daily work tasks as required.
• Daily green coffee quality tastings and learning about coffee.

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree educated in a relevant business field; Business, Economics, Finance, Supply Chain or Engineering.
• Commercial experience and/or business internship preferably but not limited to commodity trading.
• Strong level of computer literacy, including using Excel and PowerPoint, Power BI advantageous.
• Fully proficient in English and any other languages are of additional benefit.
• Obtains a strong drive to learn about all aspects of global green coffee trade, including externally to the trading department.
• Highly adaptable, reactive and flexible to the dynamic trading environment and takes a proactive approach to managing tasks and completing priorities.
• Must be diligent and have a strong attention to detail as well as good communication skills and ability to build relationships.
• Resilient and able to work under pressure.
• Committed team player who is willing to be flexible and assist with a whole range of tasks to support colleagues.
• Willing and able to relocate globally if the progression of the role requires.

We recognise that talent comes in many forms, and we value potential just as much as experience. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Our Offer

We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.

Our Values

Respect, Integrity, Meritocracy, Client Focus, Entrepreneurship

Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behaviour. They influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities. Our values are underpinned by a set of essential behaviours, which form part of our performance management approach. Delivering on our objectives is very much about ‘what’ we do, but these essential behaviours also provide a guide and measure for ‘how’ we do things. Our performance essentials are Take Initiative, Self‐Management, Deliver Results and Collaboration.

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focussed on actively building and developing diverse teams. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local law.

We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

To apply you must be eligible to work in the EU or Switzerland.

Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as a HR Manager Switzerland to work in a truly global environment, managing and improving all aspects of operational Human Resources & Data Analysis. With a dual report to the Global Head of HR & European Regional HR Lead, the role provides long term development potential to strengthen our Human Resources capabilities and performance on a local and global level, alongside enhancing how we track, report, and understand key HR metrics across the business.

Business Overview

Volcafe Ltd is one of the world’s leading international green coffee trading companies, operating in over 20 countries globally. Our expertise spans green coffee procurement and preparation, sustainability, blending, quality control, risk management and export as well as importing and distribution. We supply the world’s major coffee roasters and retail distributors with their green coffee requirements, with significant strategic growth ambitions for the future. We are part of ED&F Man Commodities, a world leading trader of agricultural products including coffee, sugar, molasses and animal feed.

Volcafe works across the whole green coffee supply chain to make coffee business better, together with our partners and employees. We have built and operate sustainable coffee supply chains across all our origins, addressing key economic, social and environmental issues in coffee farming communities. Our Volcafe Way farmer support programme engages with thousands of coffee farmers and provides a holistic response to the challenges they face.

This role will be working from the Volcafe headquarter in Winterthur, Switzerland.

Key Accountabilities

Operational HR Management responsibilities:

• Managing the full employee lifecycle from onboarding, employee lifetime and offboarding.
• Acting as the trusted assistant to Head of HR alongside business partnering with senior management and wider global teams.
• Ensuring compliance with Swiss employment regulations (tax, social security, insurances & pension plans), as well as internal minimum control standards.
• Accurately processing payroll, ensuring compliance with local regulations and administering employee benefits.
• Acting as a Business Partner to key stakeholders based in Switzerland.

Data-Driven HR Management responsibilities:

• Maintain and improve data accuracy in the HR system, training users and following up with data owners.
• Contribute to workforce planning and forecasting as well as conducting engagement surveys and internal mobility.
• Build and maintain reporting of key HR metrics through Excel & Power BI dashboard for analysis related to topics including turnover, hiring, promotion & absenteeism.
• Track and analyze data from engagement surveys, exit interviews, and internal mobility.
• Miscellaneous external and internal administrational tasks.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelors Degree educated preferably in a field related to Human Resource Management.
• Strong knowledge of Swiss labor law and HR best practices, knowledge of German labor law would also be beneficial.
• 10 years of experience within a global dynamic environment, providing HR support to a variety of stakeholders (multilingual / multicultural).
• Strong Excel & Power BI experience to create professional data for analysis.
• Experience with HR systems (SuccessFactors, Workday etc) alongside payroll systems.
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution expertise
• Fluent written and spoken German and English
• Excellent communication & negotiation skills, ability to work independently and able to maintain high level of accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to build trust across functions and levels.
• Solution-oriented and proactive, with a hands-on, results-driven mindset.
• Adaptable and positive under pressure, able to thrive in changing environments.
• Skilled in problem-solving and conflict resolution.
• Strong execution and follow-through; delivers initiatives with consistency and attention to detail.

We recognise that talent comes in many forms, and we value potential just as much as experience. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Our Offer

We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.

Our Values

Respect, Integrity, Meritocracy, Client Focus, Entrepreneurship

Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behaviour. They influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities. Our values are underpinned by a set of essential behaviours, which form part of our performance management approach. Delivering on our objectives is very much about ‘what’ we do, but these essential behaviours also provide a guide and measure for ‘how’ we do things. Our performance essentials are Take Initiative, Self‐Management, Deliver Results and Collaboration.

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focussed on actively building and developing diverse teams. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local law.

We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

To apply you must have the right to work for the provided location.

Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as a Deputy Executive Assistant to support the senior leadership team reporting to the Executive Assistant. The role provides long term development potential for someone eager to demonstrate their skills and experience in the fast-paced soft commodities environment.

Volcafe Ltd is one of the world’s leading international green coffee trading companies, operating in over 20 countries globally. Our expertise spans green coffee procurement and preparation, sustainability, blending, quality control, risk management and export as well as importing and distribution. We supply the world’s major coffee roasters and retail distributors with their green coffee requirements, with significant strategic growth ambitions for the future. We are part of ED&F Man Commodities, a world leading trader of agricultural products including coffee, sugar, molasses and animal feed.

Volcafe works across the whole green coffee supply chain to make coffee business better, together with our partners and employees. We have built and operate sustainable coffee supply chains across all our origins, addressing key economic, social and environmental issues in coffee farming communities. Our Volcafe Way farmer support programme engages with thousands of coffee farmers and provides a holistic response to the challenges they face.

Key Accountabilities:

• Support the organization of international events and meetings
• Ensure calendar appointments are scheduled accurately and include all relevant details
• Prepare and submit expense reports in a timely manner
• Coordinate delivery of parcels and other essential services
• Manage the procurement of office supplies, maintaining inventory in collaboration with the Swiss office; anticipate needs, place and expedite orders, and verify receipt
• Book restaurants and arrange courier services as required
• Coordinate the collection of signatures on documents, ensuring proper submission and filing
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Respond to inquiries via email, telephone, or in person, providing accurate and helpful information
• Draft and distribute professional correspondence, including memos, letters, and emails
• Review and enhance administrative systems for greater efficiency and effectiveness
• Oversee clerical duties and administrative processes, addressing issues with professionalism and courtesy
• Contribute to knowledge sharing by supporting the training of other administrative team members and sharing best practices
• Proactively identify opportunities for operational improvements through process optimization, digitization, and simplification

Skills and Experience: 

• A proven administrative assistant background supporting the Executive / C Suite team, preferably in an international business environment
• Knowledge of office management systems and procedures
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritise work
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with expense management tools (e.g., Concur)
• Experience with collaboration platforms (e.g., Teams, Zoom, Slack)
• Bachelor’s degree or advanced certifications in a relevant field preferred

We recognise that talent comes in many forms, and we value potential just as much as experience. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Our Offer

We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.

Our Values

Respect, Integrity, Meritocracy, Client Focus, Entrepreneurship

Volcafe shares the values of our parent company, ED&F Man Commodities. Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behaviour. They influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities.

Our Commitment

Volcafe shares the commitment of our parent company, ED&F Man Commodities. We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focussed on actively building and developing diverse teams. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local law.

We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

To apply you must have the right to work for the provided location.

Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as a Finance Manager to work in a truly global environment to oversee financial operations, including accounting, forecasting, planning, and compliance, reporting to Regional Finance Director Americas. The role provides long term development potential for someone eager to demonstrate their skills and experience in the fast-paced soft commodities environment.

Business Overview

Volcafe Ltd is one of the world’s leading international green coffee trading companies, operating in over 20 countries globally. Our expertise spans green coffee procurement and preparation, sustainability, blending, quality control, risk management and export as well as importing and distribution. We supply the world’s major coffee roasters and retail distributors with their green coffee requirements, with significant strategic growth ambitions for the future. We are part of ED&F Man Commodities, a world leading trader of agricultural products including coffee, sugar, molasses and animal feed.

Volcafe works across the whole green coffee supply chain to make coffee business better, together with our partners and employees. We have built and operate sustainable coffee supply chains across all our origins, addressing key economic, social and environmental issues in coffee farming communities. Our Volcafe Way farmer support programme engages with thousands of coffee farmers and provides a holistic response to the challenges they face.

Remuneration: anticipated $140-160,000 per year (dependant on experience), comprehensive and attractive benefits package and annual discretionary bonus.

Key Accountabilities

• End to end ownership of the control environment for the full cycle of the business with a focus on the complete enterprise risk matrix of the business unit, and lead support for regional compliance as needed
• Timely and accurate management and financial reporting for the business unit
• Complete oversight of all external tax and compliance related requirements and reporting impacting the business unit
• Ensure compliance with all Internal financial and accounting policies and guidelines including authorisation matrixes, credit, counterparty, and trading mandate limits as well as policy roll outs and periodic checks
• Ownership of all corporate reporting to group for the business unit
• Oversight of the unit’s ERP systems and processes
• Ownership of all historical organisation data related to management and financial reporting
• Qualitative review of monthly financials and providing detailed analysis to stakeholders
• Tracking cycle time efficiencies and reporting on all key business value drivers with a thorough understanding of the business value drivers
• Developing and maintaining financial projections/forecasts and sensitivity analysis including detailed models in line with commercial strategies
• Ownership of all budgeting processes and month on month variance analysis with detailed commentary of performance to drive cost efficiencies and identify opportunities
• Perform all ad-hoc research as may be needed by the stakeholders
• Working capital tracking and reporting on optimal balance sheet optimization including tracking all financial covenants of the organisation
• Drive finance transformation to improve synergy within the team and enhance collaboration with stakeholders in trade, commercial & operations, logistics, IT and corporate
• Drive contribution to the bottom line through various structured trade finance opportunities and ensuring robust insurance and facilities management
• Provide thought leadership for their team with a focus on developing a best-in-class team
• Align departmental short-term goals for maximum impact on organization strategy; process optimization to drive strategy and collaboration

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and/or MBA in finance, accounting, OR a relevant professional accounting qualification.
• Extensive progressive experience in finance and accounting is essential, with a strong preference for backgrounds in commodities, manufacturing or FMCG, and prior experience as a senior controller or senior manager within a finance department.
• External audit experience, or corporate finance – DESIRABLE
• Experience with financial modelling – DESIRABLE
• Experience with project management and IT implementations
• Good team player with ability to work independently and lead cross functional teams
• High attention to detail and open minded with a quick learning curve
• Ability to work with diverse cultures

We recognise that talent comes in many forms, and we value potential just as much as experience. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Our Offer

We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.

Our Values

Respect, Integrity, Meritocracy, Client Focus, Entrepreneurship

Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behaviour. They influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities. Our values are underpinned by a set of essential behaviours, which form part of our performance management approach. Delivering on our objectives is very much about ‘what’ we do, but these essential behaviours also provide a guide and measure for ‘how’ we do things. Our performance essentials are Take Initiative, Self‐Management, Deliver Results and Collaboration.

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focussed on actively building and developing diverse teams. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local law.

We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

To apply you must have the right to work for the provided location.

Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as a Finance Team Manager – General Ledger RTR & Risk Management. in Finance & Accounting Team to work in a truly global environment where the overall purpose of the role is to lead a team, ensure accurate financial reporting, manage monthly close activities, oversee risk mitigation, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve processes and ensure compliance & will be reporting to Head of Finance Operations. The role provides long term development potential for someone eager to demonstrate their skills and experience in the fast-paced soft commodities environment.

Business Overview

Volcafe Ltd is one of the world’s leading international green coffee trading companies, operating in over 20 countries globally. Our expertise spans green coffee procurement and preparation, sustainability, blending, quality control, risk management and export as well as importing and distribution. We supply the world’s major coffee roasters and retail distributors with their green coffee requirements, with significant strategic growth ambitions for the future. We are part of ED&F Man Commodities, a world leading trader of agricultural products including coffee, sugar, molasses and animal feed.

Volcafe works across the whole green coffee supply chain to make coffee business better, together with our partners and employees. We have built and operate sustainable coffee supply chains across all our origins, addressing key economic, social and environmental issues in coffee farming communities. Our Volcafe Way farmer support programme engages with thousands of coffee farmers and provides a holistic response to the challenges they face.

Key Accountabilities

General Ledger and RTR:

• Oversee RTR Processes: Lead the Record to Report team, ensuring efficient and accurate processing of financial transactions, from source data to financial statements.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing RTR team. Conduct regular one-on-ones, provide feedback, and foster a culture of continuous learning and collaboration.
• Accurate and Timely Financial Reporting: Ensure the integrity and accuracy of the General Ledger, including month-end reconciliations and timely reporting.
• Maintain Strong Internal Controls: Implement and maintain robust internal controls to prevent errors and fraud, including segregation of duties and regular account reconciliations.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce errors in the RTR process.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations.
• Data Accuracy and Integrity: Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data in the general ledger.
• Bank Reconciliations and Journal Entries: Oversee bank reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger accounting processes.
• Standardization of GL Processes: Promote and implement standardization of GL processes.
• Archive Records: Archive records to satisfy audit, tax and statutory requirements.
• Maintain good working relationships: Maintain good working relationships with internal customers/Regional Team Members.

Risk Management:

• Identify and Assess Risks: Identify and assess potential financial risks, including legal, regulatory, and operational risks.
• Develop Risk Mitigation Strategies: Develop and implement strategies to mitigate identified risks.
• Monitor Risk Exposure: Continuously monitor risk exposure and ensure that risk mitigation strategies are effective.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Participate in the budgeting and forecasting process, ensuring that risks are considered.
• Cash Flow Management: Monitor cash flow and ensure sufficient liquidity to meet financial obligations.
• Financial Analysis: Analyze financial data and identify trends and potential issues.
• Stakeholder Communication: Communicate risk information to relevant stakeholders, including senior management and auditors.
• Develop and Maintain Relationships: Develop and maintain relationships with auditors, solicitors, bankers, and other external contacts.

People Management: 

• Team Capacity Planning: Forecast resource needs, manage team workloads, and ensure optimal staffing and skill mix within the team.
• Hire top-calibre talent, onboard and train new team members, foster an engaging work environment, and implement strategies to retain high performers. Build a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous development.

​​​​​​​Skills and Experience:

• 11 to 15 years of relevant experience in finance operations preferably working in a global business environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and Accounting. Masters in the similar field is an advantage.
• Proven people management experience, including team building, performance management, coaching, and professional development with ability to lead diverse teams across multiple time zones.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with a focus on team motivation and conflict resolution.
• Effective, clear and business communication skills (Both Written and Verbal)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong Excel Skills – Advanced knowledge of pivot tables, formulas, large data sets and dynamic dashboards
• Exposure to ERP systems and understanding of financial reporting in commodity or trading businesses.
• Experience of physical commodities business and ERP transactions is desirabl

We recognise that talent comes in many forms, and we value potential just as much as experience. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Our Offer

We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.

Our Values

Respect, Integrity, Meritocracy, Client Focus, Entrepreneurship

Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behaviour. They influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities. Our values are underpinned by a set of essential behaviours, which form part of our performance management approach. Delivering on our objectives is very much about ‘what’ we do, but these essential behaviours also provide a guide and measure for ‘how’ we do things. Our performance essentials are Take Initiative, Self‐Management, Deliver Results and Collaboration.

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focussed on actively building and developing diverse teams. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local law.

We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as a Senior Finance Executive – General Ledger RTR. in Finance & Accounting Team to work in a truly global environment where the overall purpose of the role is to manage general ledger function by manages a company financial record, including recording transactions, reconciling accounts, and preparing reports & will be reporting to Head of Finance Operations. The role provides long term development potential for someone eager to demonstrate their skills and experience in the fast-paced soft commodities environment.

Business Overview

Volcafe Ltd is one of the world’s leading international green coffee trading companies, operating in over 20 countries globally. Our expertise spans green coffee procurement and preparation, sustainability, blending, quality control, risk management and export as well as importing and distribution. We supply the world’s major coffee roasters and retail distributors with their green coffee requirements, with significant strategic growth ambitions for the future. We are part of ED&F Man Commodities, a world leading trader of agricultural products including coffee, sugar, molasses and animal feed.

Volcafe works across the whole green coffee supply chain to make coffee business better, together with our partners and employees. We have built and operate sustainable coffee supply chains across all our origins, addressing key economic, social and environmental issues in coffee farming communities. Our Volcafe Way farmer support programme engages with thousands of coffee farmers and provides a holistic response to the challenges they face.

Key Accountabilities

• Prepare and review financial statements: This includes profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and trial balances.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions: Maintain the integrity of the general ledger.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends and variances: Provide insights for decision-making.
• Prepare and review journal entries: Ensure proper accounting for various transactions.
• Manage monthly close activities: Including bank reconciliations, fixed asset accounting, general ledger reconciliations, and intercompany reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate records of all financial transactions: Ensure the general ledger is always up to date.
• Account Reconciliation: Regularly reconciling GL accounts with supporting sub-ledgers (e.g., accounts receivable, accounts payable) to ensure accuracy and identify any discrepancies.
• Identifying and Resolving Discrepancies: Investigating and resolving any discrepancies identified during reconciliation to maintain the integrity of the GL.

​​​​​​​Skills and Experience:

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in related field from a well-recognized institute along with 5-8 years of experience with Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to work independently and in a team, Knowledge of accounting standards and regulations & ability to communicate clearly and professionally
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office. (Excel)
• Experience with end-to-end R2R processes, including data collection, processing, and reporting.
• Experience with financial close processes and month-end procedures.
• Experience with reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger maintenance.
• Experience in Preparation of Balance Sheet Reconciliation, Problem-Solving & analytical abilities
• Participation in continuous improvement projects within shared services is good to have.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

We recognise that talent comes in many forms, and we value potential just as much as experience. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Our Offer

We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.

Our Values

Respect, Integrity, Meritocracy, Client Focus, Entrepreneurship

Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behaviour. They influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities. Our values are underpinned by a set of essential behaviours, which form part of our performance management approach. Delivering on our objectives is very much about ‘what’ we do, but these essential behaviours also provide a guide and measure for ‘how’ we do things. Our performance essentials are Take Initiative, Self‐Management, Deliver Results and Collaboration.

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focussed on actively building and developing diverse teams. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local law.

We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as a Finance Process Lead to work in a truly global environment reporting to Head of Finance Operations. The role provides long term development potential for someone eager to demonstrate their skills and experience in the fast-paced soft commodities environment.

Business Overview

Volcafe Ltd is one of the world’s leading international green coffee trading companies, operating in over 20 countries globally. Our expertise spans green coffee procurement and preparation, sustainability, blending, quality control, risk management and export as well as importing and distribution. We supply the world’s major coffee roasters and retail distributors with their green coffee requirements, with significant strategic growth ambitions for the future. We are part of ED&F Man Commodities, a world leading trader of agricultural products including coffee, sugar, molasses and animal feed.

Volcafe works across the whole green coffee supply chain to make coffee business better, together with our partners and employees. We have built and operate sustainable coffee supply chains across all our origins, addressing key economic, social and environmental issues in coffee farming communities. Our Volcafe Way farmer support programme engages with thousands of coffee farmers and provides a holistic response to the challenges they face.

Key Accountabilities

Bookkeeping:

• Recording financial transactions: Keeping track of day-to-day financial transactions like sales, purchases, receipts, and payments.
• Managing e-invoicing in/from the Italian Central exchange database: outgoing, incoming, for both Italian and foreign suppliers / customers
• Managing VAT recording, both of incoming and outgoing invoices, between Italian, EU and extra-EU counterparties. Managing monthly VAT settlements and declarations
• Updating ledgers: Posting transactions to appropriate accounts in the general ledger.
• General Ledger Management: Expertise in managing and reconciling accounts, ensuring that financial records are accurate and up to date
• Ability to manage and keep contact with various departments, internal and external colleagues, eventually customers for due credit recovery.

Bank Reconciliation:

• Comparing the company’s internal records with the bank statements to ensure everything matches and identify any discrepancies.

Accounts Payable and Receivable Management:

• Accounts Payable: Ensuring timely payments to vendors and suppliers, recording invoices, and managing payment schedules.
• Accounts Receivable: Tracking outstanding customer payments, sending reminders, and ensuring timely collections.
• Financial planning and forecasting

Financial Reporting:

• Preparing monthly, quarterly, or annual financial statements such as the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.
• Extrapolation and analysis of economic-financial data to provide insights for management decisions.

Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Assisting with creating or reviewing the company’s budget.
• Updating and monitoring forecasts for future financial performance.

Internal Audits:

• Ensuring internal controls are being followed and that the company’s financial records are accurate.
• Identifying and addressing any discrepancies or inefficiencies.

Year-End Closing:

• Closing the books at the end of the fiscal year, ensuring all transactions are properly recorded.
• Preparing for the audit process and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.

Maintaining Financial Records:

• Ensuring that all financial documents are properly filed and maintained for country legal and tax purposes.
• Archiving documents in compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

​​​​​​​Skills and Experience:

• 8 to 12 years of relevant experience in finance operations preferably working in a global business environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and Accounting. Masters in the similar field is an advantage.
• Effective, clear and business communication skills (Both Written and Verbal)
• Strong Excel Skills – Advanced knowledge of pivot tables, formulas, large data sets and dynamic dashboards
• Experience of physical commodities business and ERP transactions is desirable
• Work Experience in European market is preferred

We recognise that talent comes in many forms, and we value potential just as much as experience. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Our Offer

We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.

Our Values

Respect, Integrity, Meritocracy, Client Focus, Entrepreneurship

Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behaviour. They influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities. Our values are underpinned by a set of essential behaviours, which form part of our performance management approach. Delivering on our objectives is very much about ‘what’ we do, but these essential behaviours also provide a guide and measure for ‘how’ we do things. Our performance essentials are Take Initiative, Self‐Management, Deliver Results and Collaboration.

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focussed on actively building and developing diverse teams. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local law.

We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.