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Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as a Senior Account Executive in Finance & Accounting Team to work in a truly global environment to overall purpose of the role is to manage accounts receivable function by ensuring that invoices are processed, and payments are collected on time and work to reduce delinquencies and maintain cash flow, reporting to Finance Controller. 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 worlds 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 worlds 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 based in Volcafe office in Bangalore, India

Key Accountabilities: -

• Process invoices and credit notes accurately and efficiently.
• Receive and record incoming payments promptly.
• Reconcile bank accounts and credit cards regularly.
• Monitor accounts receivable aging reports and follow up on overdue payments.
• Resolve billing discrepancies and ensure accurate records.
• Analyze accounts receivable data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Implement strategies to improve cash flow and reduce outstanding receivables.
• Mentor and guide the accounts receivable team.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Provide information and guidance to internal customers.
• Maintain and update record databases.
• Prepare monthly billing and revenue summaries.
• Conduct month-end reconciliation of accounts receivable.

Skills and Experience: -

• Masters degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field from a well-recognized institute.
• 5-7 years of experience in accounts receivable, reconciliation, and credit risk management preferably from a commodity trading or related industries such as FMCG, Retail etc.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting software.
• Experience with low/no code applications is an advantage.
• Participation in continuous improvement projects within shared services is highly desirable.
• In-depth understanding of the impact of collections processes on downstream and upstream processes.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Prior experience in process migrations or transitions working in a shared services environment will be an added advantage.
• Work experience in Asian or European market will be preferred.

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

APAC Region: - 6:30am to 3:30pm 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

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.