Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Data Quality professional to join us as a Senior Data Quality Analyst. In this role, you will lead a project to improve and enrich counterparty data in the soft commodities business. You will take ownership of driving a comprehensive, counterparty data enrichment project, covering a significant number of records. Working closely with business stakeholders across multiple regions and departments to secure their engagement and input. This position requires strong interpersonal skills to engage with business stakeholders, as you will be responsible for building relationships with key stakeholders, articulating the business benefits of data enrichment, and managing the project to deliver measurable improvements in screening effectiveness, risk assessment capabilities, and operational efficiency.

Business Overview

Established in 1783, ED&F Man is an agricultural commodities merchant with 2,800 people in 43 countries and annual revenue in excess of $8bn. We trade sugar, coffee, molasses, animal feed and fish oils. Corporate responsibility is ingrained in our culture. We are passionate about sustainable production, take care to limit the environmental impact of our operations and actively support the communities in which we work.

This role is a 12-month fixed term contract.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead the counterparty data quality improvement project, ensuring delivery within timelines and coordinating across teams and systems
• Enrich large counterparty data sets through data cleansing, de-duplication, parsing, and categorization
• Validate and verify data using external databases and screening tools
• Write Transact – Structured Query Language(T-SQL) queries to analyse, transform, and validate data
• Identify and fix data gaps or inconsistencies to improve data accuracy
• Develop automated workflows for ongoing data validation and monitoring
• Implement structured methods of data validation, categorization, and risk classification
• Work closely with stakeholders in trading, operations, risk, compliance, and regional teams
• Collaborate with local teams to confirm counterparty details and gather missing data
• Provide clear guidance on counterparty definitions, requirements, and validation processes
• Manage stakeholder expectations and encourage cooperation on data-related tasks

Skills and Experience

• 4–8 years of hands-on experience in data quality improvement and data management
• Strong experience in data validation, cleansing, and profiling
• Good technical IT skills, including knowledge and experience of SQL, Intermediate Excel, and other database management tools
• Confident in writing T-SQL queries for data analysis
• Awareness of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), data protection, and information security
• Ability to communicate complex data issues clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
• A logical, analytical and critical thinking approach
• Self-starter with strong attention to detail
• Experience with records management systems is desirable

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 a Functional Analyst to join our Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) migration team in a truly global environment. You will manage and support D365 applications and support business teams in D365 adoption, configuration and workflows, as well as product testing and validation. You will report to the Project Delivery Manager. This role offers long-term growth for someone eager to apply their skills and experience in the fast-paced soft commodities sector. 

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

Key Accountabilities

• Provide post-implementation support to end users, both onsite and offshore
• Handle incoming support issues via the ticketing system, ensuring timely resolution and escalating when necessary
• Participate in and manage customer support-focused projects
• Proactively address daily operational concerns
• Develop further expertise in using D365, effectively educating D365 users
• Develop knowledge of commodity trading business processes, specifically coffee
• Troubleshoot and resolve application-related issues
• Build and maintain positive, professional relationships with users
• Document user inquiries, reported problems, and provide feedback and resolutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to discuss user issues, share resolutions, and best practices
• Stay updated on relevant technologies
• Participate in functional testing and validation during D365 migration projects
• Contribute to special projects and testing systems as required

Skills and Experience

• Experience implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 into Trade, Logistics and Production, with relevant certifications
• Strong skills in other D365 functional areas
• Understanding of D365 technical components (SQL, AOS, SharePoint)
• Experience in multiple D365 ERP implementation and support projects
• Knowledge of best practices, master data management, and security in D365
• Basic finance knowledge (GL, AR, AP)
• Graduate in a relevant discipline
• Familiarity with web, thin client, thick client, and cloud architecture
• Experience in physical commodities is a plus
• Good work ethics, customer service orientation, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and provide clear guidance remotely
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Previous software or application support experience 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.

Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as an IT Project Manager based out of Bangalore, India. This role is responsible for coordinating both business and technology project activities, ensuring timely update of project status, preparing and distributing reports to senior stakeholders. You will work with a team of project leaders and other coordinators, so good communication and collaboration skills are essential. You will report to the Coffee Global Technology Director and work with a truly global environment that provides developmental opportunities for the incumbent who is eager to demonstrate the skills and experience in a challenging and fast paced soft commodities environment.

Business Overview

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

• Creating and maintaining project library and plans, file, recording and reporting systems
• Coordinate and support the delivery of multiple concurrent technology projects (both small-scale enhancements and large-scale implementations)
• Maintaining project management methods, standards, and processes
• Assisting and advising team members on procedures, disciplines and recording and reporting requirements
• Tracking risk and issue logs and changing control data
• Developing and maintaining effective project team communication systems
• Developing and implementing procedures
• Producing project summary reports and coordinating the preparation of all reports
• Setting up and maintaining cost-recording systems
• Defining and documenting methodology procedures
• Assisting with other administrative responsibilities assigned
• Act as the point of contact for all participants

Skills and Experience

• 5 – 8 years of demonstrated experience in technology environments or IT-related project support project administration or management role
• Prior experience leading projects in Microsoft Power Apps will be an advantage
• Familiar with both Agile and Waterfall methodologies
• Good understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC)
• Awareness of vendor management practices and third-party collaboration models
• Experience in coaching project team members to strengthen their abilities and skill sets
• Thorough understanding of project management fundamentals
• Thorough understanding of both agile and waterfall methodologies
• Good understanding of the software development life cycle
• Through understanding of project prioritization
• Solid understanding of project management fundamentals and lifecycle
• Knowledge of project tracking tools is a plus
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Prioritization and organizational abilities with strong problem-solving skills
• Proven experience juggling multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced
• Ability to work independently while coordinating across diverse technical teams and external partners

We recognize 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 behavior. 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 behaviors, which form part of our performance management approach. Delivering on our objectives is very much about ‘what’ we do, but these essential behaviors 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 focused on actively building and developing diverse teams. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, color, 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 Group Internal Auditor based out of Bangalore, India reporting to the Group Head of Internal Audit, to work in a truly global environment that provides developmental opportunities for the incumbent who is eager to demonstrate their skills and experience in the fast-paced soft commodities environment.

The internal auditor is responsible for playing a key role in completing company-wide internal audits covering global commodity operations in accordance with annual audit objectives, and holding opening and closing meetings with management, including providing all audit reports. They will assist in the establishment, development, and evaluation of a company’s internal controls over financial reporting, compliance, and business operations.

Business Overview

Established in 1783, ED&F Man is an employee-owned agricultural commodities merchant with 2,800 people in 43 countries and annual revenue in excess of $8bn. We trade sugar, coffee, molasses, animal feed and pulses. Corporate responsibility is ingrained in our culture. We are passionate about sustainable production, take care to limit the environmental impact of our operations and actively support the communities in which we work.

Key Accountabilities

• Independently plan and execute internal audits in accordance with audit methodology.
• Report results of audits and communicate to relevant stakeholders.
• Recommend effective and efficient controls for identified weaknesses.
• Identify internal control deficiencies and provide recommendations for improving the organization’s operation, in terms of both efficient and effective performance.
• Support Internal Audit Road map, risk-based audit planning process.
• Strives for quality and excellence and encourages others to do the same.
• Perform Quality Assessment reviews and support Head of IA in Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP) in line with IIA standards.

Skills and Experience

• Com/CA/CISA/CIA with 6-8 years of audit experience, ideally as an external and/or internal auditor within an international company (Big 4, banks, commodity trading, global FMCG or other multinational) or relevant industry experience (finance, compliance, commercial).
• Knowledge of reviewing the controls over financial reporting, minimum controls audits covering business processes and CSA (control self-assessment) for corporate functions including IT, Risk, HR.
• Should have prior internal audit exposure (including Big 4) is preferred.
• IT background who can perform data crunching and technology auditing experience.
• Experienced in risk management and design of business processes.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbally.
• The role is based out of Bangalore and requires periodic travel to various locations for onsite audit. Hence, the candidate should be open to travel as per business requirements.

As an ever-friendly reminder: Researchers have found that men apply to roles when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria. Women and other underrepresented groups tend to apply only when they check every box. If you are interested, but don’t feel like you meet every single point on the job description, please still 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 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.

Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as a Senior Logistics Executive to work in a truly global environment to ensure timely, careful and efficient execution of the contracts subject to all internal and external regulations, reporting to Head of Logistics in Bangalore India. 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.

This role will be working for Volcafe’s company in India.

Key Accountabilities

• Create a separate file for each contract and check shipping periods of purchase contracts to make sure that full and correct shipping instructions will be given to our suppliers/agents.
• Request follow-up of pre-shipment sample process, getting approvals on time.
• Coordinate shipping schedules with suppliers/agents/buyers, checking pending shipments.
• Deftly manage core shipping problems (delays, equipment shortage, etc.).
• Check incoming shipping advices and enter all details into the system.
• Create outgoing shipping advices and transmit them to buyers/agents.
• Check incoming shipping documents on completeness and correctness.
• Send copies of Bills of Lading to shipping agencies and ask for freight invoice.
• Check and book incoming freight invoices.
• Book purchase invoice and give payment instructions to Finance Department.
• Issue invoice sale and covering letter and send documents to bank/buyer/agent for processing/payment.
• Check and process incoming weight notes from buyers/forwarding agents, subject to terms and conditions of the European Coffee Contracts.
• Issue final invoice for difference in weight (Debit- or Credit-Note).
• Issue warehousing/sampling instructions for unsold shipments and send them to the warehouse housekeeper.
• Check date of arrival/warehousing and update status of shipment in the system.

Skills and Experience

• Effective and clear business communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Computer proficiency in MS office (intermediate Excel), ERP Systems experience across trade & logistics or sales & distribution.
• At least 4-6 years in a contract management and logistics roles within in shipping, exports or the commodity industries.
• Experienced in managing carriers/forwarders and international import/export documentation.
• Experience of physical commodities business and ERP transactions is desirable.
• Work experience from the European / Asian / African geography is preferred.

As an ever-friendly reminder: Researchers have found that men apply to roles when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria. Women and other underrepresented groups tend to apply only when they check every box. If you are interested, but don’t feel like you meet every single point on the job description, please still 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.

Business Overview

Established in 1783, ED&F Man is an employee-owned agricultural commodities merchant with 5,500 people in 50 countries and annual revenue in excess of $8bn. We trade sugar, coffee, molasses, animal feed and pulses. Established in 1783, ED&F Man is an employee-owned agricultural commodities merchant with 6,000 people in 60 countries and annual revenue in excess of $8bn. We trade sugar, coffee, molasses, animal feed and pulses. Corporate responsibility is ingrained in our culture. We are passionate about sustainable production, take care to limit the environmental impact of our operations and actively support the communities in which we work.

We source or process raw, white and specialty sugars from over 40 producing countries. We sell to refineries, industrial users, wholesalers, retailers and consumers, offering local solutions though a number of in-country purchasing, sales and distribution businesses.

Key Accountabilities

The primary aim of this role is to handle all execution activities related to the EDF MAN’s Sugar business.

1. Execute end to end transportation processes applying defined contractual terms to minimize risks of the execution.
2. Liaise with suppliers and internal and external customers to plan and manage shipments according to contractual requirements.
3. Manage sales contracts to ensure their clauses are fully understood and executable, ensuring legal and fiscal requirements.
4. Ensures review of operational metrics, maintaining accurate controls and delivery as per the expectation of trade execution processes.
5. Maintain and foster established relationships with customers, clients, suppliers and other business partners, such as supervisory companies, insurance companies, laboratories, agents, warehouses, buyers, and sellers.
6. Independently solve issues with minimal supervision while escalating complex issues to appropriate staff.

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications 

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience

Minimum of two years of related work experience

Skills and Experience

At least five years’ experience in trade execution, logistics, supply chain, trading or similar

Strong knowledge of Incoterms, UCP rules & ISBP, International Shipping Practice.

Strong organizational, analytical and communication skills

As an ever-friendly reminder: Researchers have found that men apply to roles when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria. Women and other underrepresented groups tend to apply only when they check every box. If you are interested, but don’t feel like you meet every single point on the job description, please still 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.