Cofco Traineeship Program - Finance Trainee

We are a global agri-business with a six-continent supply chain. We can rely on the strong history of Nidera and COFCO Agri. With a long-standing market presence, we have a deep understanding of the world’s largest agricultural importing markets, including China.

The Trainee Program is a rotational development program designed to provide participants with deep organizational awareness and operational expertise.
The full rotational program will last 12 months. Participants will be required to complete 4 rotations, in turn in Trade, Execution, Logistics and Finance departments.
Each program participant will have a technical coach (department head or senior specialist). The technical coach’s role is to guide them through technical aspects of their work.

• Learn and respect the allocated tasks (focus on contracting, partners, support to controllers and accounting team)
• Ensure the appropriate actions to obtain all necessary information & documents for achieving the allocated tasks, correct and timely input in the system according to internal rules and templates
• Preparation and issuance of commercial contracts and addendums, in accordance with the internal confirmations received, respecting the internal guidelines
• Daily monitoring of allocated activity and appropriate reporting
• Perform checks and markings in the system, as per internal procedures and authority provided
• General revision for trading contracts, correct use of freight, warehousing and all other related costs
• Communicating in timely manner to internal and external counterparts and do follow-ups
• Archiving and related documentation
• Acting as support function for other operational departments (Trading, Execution, Finance) whenever needed and within given authority level in the team
• Running statistical reports for analysis of information on contracts and financial data, upon request
• Answer queries from colleagues or external parties in a professional manner, reply or forward them as necessary
• Management of confidentiality regarding documents
• Assist colleagues with a variety of administrative tasks related to contracts, invoices, input data in systems (SAP, Sharp), when needed
• Create and update records ensuring accuracy and validity of information in the system
• Provide improvement opportunities in internal processes, coordinated with business developments or internal processes changes
• Ensure compliance with COFCO established policies & procedures
• Maintain trusting relationships with suppliers, customers and colleagues
• Perform any other duties required by manager and situation, related to business needs

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Prior experience in financial administration or in another relevant administrative role involving attention to details, with financial documents/data and working in teams
• Consistent, professional approach
• Knowledge of “back-office” computer systems is considered as an advantage
• Working knowledge of office equipment
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Analytical abilities and aptitude in problem-solving
• Able to contribute positively as part of a team, helping out with various tasks as required
• Desire to be proactive and create a positive experience for others
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Fluency in English
• Good knowledge of MS Office (especially MS Excel)