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Gerald Group

<div>About the Company:

Gerald Group is one of the oldest and the world&rsquo;s largest commodity trading companies focused purely on the merchanting of non-ferrous, ferrous, and precious metals, as well as related concentrates and raw materials. For six decades, we have distinguished ourselves as the leading market specialists in the trading of all forms of refined metals and raw materials around the world. We take pride in our well-earned reputation as a dedicated and trusted partner to top-tier miners and processors, industrial consumers, and major financial institutions.

Job Summary:

Gerald Group, a major global commodities trader, is seeking a Traffic/Logistics Coordinator to facilitate the physical movement, custody and contractual obligations concerning the metal traded across our EMEA and Asia business. The Traffic/Logistics Coordinator will work externally across several layers of the commodity supply chain to execute tasks with customers, logistics companies, and warehousers to ensure the timely and cost-efficient execution of physical metals trades, as well as liaise internally across departments as needed to adhere to reporting structures in place.

Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Administer shipment and logistics including inspection, arrangement of containerized shipment from suppliers based across the world.</li>
<li>Facilitate logistical aspects of commodity contract administration via coordination with trading desks and 3rd party service providers.</li>
<li>Co-ordinate with operation team across group offices for cross trade shipments.</li>
<li>Arrange and track daily cargo movements between producers, storage facilities (may include exchange approved warehouses), ports, and consumers</li>
<li>Develop and maintain high quality customer service relationships with various counterparties including producers, consumers, and service providers in a manner which creates operational synergies across the supply chain</li>
<li>Proactively monitor contractual documentation, such as purchase/sales orders invoices, shipping and title documents to ensure contractual obligations are met and realized in an accurate, timely and cost-efficient manner</li>
<li>Plan and execute logistics solutions which meet the highest level of efficiency, cost effectiveness and optimal customer service including storage and freight rate negotiations</li>
<li>Maintain internal records, including inventory on hand, goods in transit, and various bearer documents, continuous reconciliation of inventory records for reporting to traders, Credit, and Treasury as well as various external interested parties</li>
<li>Maintain and distribute storage and freight cost database to facilitate timely and accurate trading decisions</li>
<li>Responsible for timely releases, invoicing, and other document execution to counterparties as well as subsequent coordination of payments with the Treasury Department</li>
<li>Liaise with other departments including Trading, Treasury, Risk, Credit, Accounting and IT</li>
<li>Special projects as assigned</li>
</ul>
Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree required</li>
<li>Prior experience in international commodity logistics is mandatory.
</li><li>Prior experience in physical commodity trading operation is preferred.</li>
<li>Knowledge of various trade/commercial rules such as Incoterm and banking is mandatory.</li>
<li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite software applications, especially Excel and Word</li>
<li>Demonstrates strong organizational and planning skills and the ability to work as a team to meet strict deadlines in a high-paced environment</li>
<li>Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills</li>
<li>Must be flexible to work additional hours as required.</li></ul></div>

Traffic/Logistics Contract Administrator

<div>About the Company:

Gerald Group is one of the oldest and the world&rsquo;s largest commodity trading companies focused purely on the merchanting of non-ferrous, ferrous, and precious metals, as well as related concentrates and raw materials. For six decades, we have distinguished ourselves as the leading market specialists in the trading of all forms of refined metals and raw materials around the world. We take pride in our well-earned reputation as a dedicated and trusted partner to top-tier miners and processors, industrial consumers, and major financial institutions.

Position Summary:

A global commodity merchanting group is seeking an accounting professional to assist in the management of the worldwide accounting organization and manage the consolidation of the sub/consolidation of Marampa Group. The Senior Controller will be responsible for but not limited to, establishing the accurate and timely reporting of financial status by developing and implementing systems for collecting, analysing, verifying, and reporting financial information for the Marampa Group. 


Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Direct supervision of an accounting team of 3-4 persons in Dubai &ndash; that includes cost controller and Accountants.</li>
<li>Supervision of the day-to-day booking activities in general ledger including but not limited to sales, SG&amp;A expenses, cash, A/R, A/P, and other accruals.</li>
<li>Approves and authorizes the transaction and payment following the process of the SOP from the Marampa Group.</li>
<li>Prepares year end consolidated financial statements and manages the audit process with the auditors and coordination with the other Gerald offices within the world.</li>
<li>Good coordination with the other departments like Tax, Legal and Traffic is needed to make sure that the transactions and the flow of information follow the proper structure in an efficient way.</li>
<li>Maintains the financial records of Marampa Consolidation that includes marine logistics and the trading of Iron ore.</li>
<li>Assist in developing and maintaining policies and procedures in conjunction with the Project team in MML.</li>
<li>Managing the local compliance and filings in Dubai as per DMCC rules, including financial statements local tax / VAT returns and other required reporting.</li>
<li>Coordination with the US Management and the Head of Tax for implementation of new structure.</li>
<li>Assists in the development and implementation of new IT systems/the MS Dynamics.</li>
</ul>
Experience &amp; Skills:
<ul>
<li>Master&rsquo;s degree in finance &amp; accounting or equivalent qualification.</li>
<li>Any diploma in controlling and data analytics is an advantage.</li>
<li>Experience in Accounting &amp; Finance in UAE for at least 7 - 10 years.</li>
<li>Good knowledge in General Ledger systems and any ERP with a preference to MS Dynamics.</li>
<li>Working knowledge of all MS tools such as Excel, Word, and Outlook.</li></ul></div>

Senior Finance Controller

<div>About the Company:

Gerald Group is one of the oldest and the world&rsquo;s largest commodity trading companies focused purely on the merchanting of non-ferrous, ferrous, and precious metals, as well as related concentrates and raw materials. For six decades, we have distinguished ourselves as the leading market specialists in the trading of all forms of refined metals and raw materials around the world. We take pride in our well-earned reputation as a dedicated and trusted partner to top-tier miners and processors, industrial consumers, and major financial institutions

Position Summary:

The Junior Contract Administrator will support the physical movement, custody and contractual obligations concerning the metal traded including the commodity supply chain to execute tasks with customers, logistics companies, and warehousers to ensure the timely and cost-efficient execution of physical metals trades. 


Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Booking invoices for deliveries into our in-house system to record the purchase or sales.</li>
<li>Checking freight/storage/inspection invoices received from different 3rd party companies and preparing them for payment based on traffic inputs.</li>
<li>Booking of and following up on deliveries with different freight forwarders
</li><li>Develop and maintain high quality customer service relationships with various counterparties including producers, consumers, and service providers in a manner which creates operational synergies across the supply chain</li>
<li>Proactively monitor contractual documentation, such as purchase/sales orders invoices, shipping and title documents to ensure contractual obligations are met and realized in an accurate, timely and cost-efficient manner</li>
<li>Various other admin tasks on regular or ad hoc bases as needed by the operations team</li>
</ul>
Qualification &amp; Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Minimum of 1 to 3 years of experience in operations within the base metals industry.</li>
<li>A solid educational background, bachelor&rsquo;s degree required, or professional degree</li>
<li>Fluent English (spoken and written), additional European language is a plus</li>
<li>Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
</li><li>Efficient and well-organized working skills, very good accuracy, and attention to detail.</li>
<li>Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills</li>
<li>Able to work and communicate with people from various multi-cultural backgrounds.</li>
<li>Must be flexible to work additional hours as required</li>
<li>Excels in collaborative environments while maintaining a versatile, autonomous, and flexible approach to their work.</li>
<li>Ready to adapt to international practices.</li>
<li>Interested in Commodity Trading
</li><li>Knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams)</li></ul></div>

Junior Contract Administrator

<div>Position Summary:

The Financial Reporting Accountant will support the reporting function within the organization, overseeing the collection, analysis, and dissemination of financial and operational data. This role is crucial in providing support to the annual audit function and other statutory reporting matters.

Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Statutory Reporting and Technical Accounting:
<ul><li>Lead the preparation of consolidated financial statements in compliance with IFRS including footnote disclosures and accounting memos. Ensure timeliness, accuracy, and integrity of all disclosed financial information.</li>
<li>Preparation of individual company annual statutory financial statements and reporting under local (i.e. UK or Swiss) GAAP.</li>
</ul></li><li>Internal Reporting, Budgeting and Forecasting:
<ul><li>Lead the preparation of the annual budget process. Develop and implement reporting frameworks and dashboards to track key performance indicators (KPIs).</li>
<li>Partner with senior management to understand reporting needs and ensure alignment with strategic objectives</li>
</ul></li><li>Audit Coordination and Regulatory compliance:
<ul><li>Stay updated on changes in financial regulations, accounting standards, and statutory reporting requirements.</li>
<li>Act as the point of contact for external auditors during statutory and non-statutory audits. Prepare and review necessary documentation and responses for audit inquiries.</li>
<li>Implement recommendations from audit findings to enhance reporting processes.</li>
</ul>
</li></ul>Requirements:
<ul>
<li>A bachelor&rsquo;s degree in accounting/finance.</li>
<li>Minimum 5+ years of general accounting/auditing experience.</li>
<li>Working knowledge of technical accounting rules.</li>
<li>High degree of integrity and strong ethical standards.</li>
<li>Strong listening, written and oral communication skills; comfortable presenting to all levels of management.</li>
<li>Self-starter with a high level of initiative, strong work ethic and the ability to gather, synthesize, organize, and report information. Solid planning and project management skills; extremely reliable with meeting deadlines.</li>
<li>Ability to work in office Monday through Friday.</li>
<li>Ability to travel as needed.</li>
</ul>
Employee Programs &amp; Benefits:
<ul>
<li>Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits</li>
<li>Commuter benefits</li>
<li>Flexible Spending Accounts</li>
<li>Health Saving Account</li>
<li>401(k) plan with company match</li>
<li>Short- and long-term disability</li>
<li>Tuition reimbursement</li>
<li>Paid time off for vacation, personal, and sick time</li>
</ul>
We are an equal-opportunity employer. Our team consists of professionals with diverse backgrounds and skill sets, all of which contribute to the efficacy and profitability of our operations. We take pride in our contributions in aiding developing economies, reducing carbon emissions, and in building towards a more progressive and equitable future.</div>

Financial Reporting Accountant

<div>About the Company:

Gerald Group is one of the oldest and the world&rsquo;s largest commodity trading companies focused purely on the merchanting of non-ferrous, ferrous, and precious metals, as well as related concentrates and raw materials. For six decades, we have distinguished ourselves as the leading market specialists in the trading of all forms of refined metals and raw materials around the world. We take pride in our well-earned reputation as a dedicated and trusted partner to top-tier miners and processors, industrial consumers, and major financial institutions.

Position Summary:

The Trading Assistant EMEA (&ldquo;T/A EMEA&rdquo;) is a member of the front office physical trading team working directly with the Head of Trading EMEA and other (senior) trader(s) located in Dubai but also in other worldwide offices of the Group. The geographical focus is Europe, Middle east and Africa. The T/A EMEA is exposed to non-ferrous, ferrous and precious metals in various forms and shapes. His/her main role is to add commercial value through various support functions in order to make deals happen.

The Trading Assistant is immersed in the dynamic global trading process on a daily basis, providing an exceptional opportunity to contribute and learn as a valued member of the trading team. If successful, the trading assistant may become a junior trader or opens the door to any other important position in the Group.
Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Work closely with the Head of Trading EMEA and other (senior) traders to coordinate details of each trade from inception to execution including liaising with external and internal stakeholders
</li><li>Daily interact with legal, compliance (incl. ESG, KYC) credit, risk, finance and logistics teams and front office colleagues in the Group&rsquo;s worldwide offices to maximize the value of each transaction and ensure the information flow and capture is sufficient to satisfy reporting requirements and relevance to desk analysis</li>
<li>Support the onboarding of trading counterparties and the establishment of credit limits in coordination with the credit and compliance (incl. KYC, ESG) teams
</li><li>Prepare and execute trade related commercial documents including contract, amendments, trade, and price confirmations</li>
<li>Perform data entry in the trading and risk systems and ensure data integrity of these data (including amendment to price, quantity, related expenses) along the life of a physical transaction
</li><li>Maintain and report the physical positions(s) and counterparties exposure by tracking the physical movement of commodities, the amendment and booking of transactions
</li><li>Calculate and explain the economics of each commercial deal or trading strategy and report accordingly to the product line(s) and risk department(s)</li>
<li>Ensure routine pricing and hedging of physical contracts in coordination with the product line(s) and derivatives desk
</li><li>Perform market (incl. product, freight&hellip;) research and analysis and manage various projects as needed to support and maximize opportunities in a dynamic global trading environment</li>
<li>Other duties as directed or assigned</li>
</ul>
Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in finance, international studies, or other business/analytical field required</li>
<li>3 years related experience in a commodity environment with a preference with a trading house background</li>
<li>Well spoken, assertive team player capable of effectively communicating in a dynamic global environment</li>
<li>Demonstrable ambition, initiative, and goals with proven ability to execute</li>
<li>Entrepreneurial drive and willingness to work non-traditional business hours</li>
<li>Fluent in English and any other European language such as French, Italian, Spanish, German is a plus. Advantage will be given to candidates speaking one or more European languages.
</li><li>Willing to travel internationally (e.g. in Europe, Africa) up to 30% of his time
</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office</li></ul></div>

Trading Assistant EMEA