Finance
Vita Coco – Trade Finance Analyst – BevNET.com Beverage Industry Job Listing
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The Vita Coco Company, created in 2004 by Co-CEO Michael Kirban and Ira Liran, produces the leading brand of coconut water in the United States with a growing presence around the world. The Vita Coco Company’s brands include the leading coconut water, Vita Coco; clean energy drink Runa; premium canned water, Ever & Ever; and protein-infused water, PWR LIFT.
In 2021, The Vita Coco Company became a publicly traded, Public Benefit Corporation. With a growing portfolio of natural products, The Vita Coco Company has identified its public benefit purpose as creating ethical, sustainable products that uplift communities and do right by our planet by harnessing and protecting nature’s resources.
In 2022, The Vita Coco Company was certified as a B Corporation™ furthering the Company’s commitment toward operating its business as a force for good, while delivering better-for-you products.
Vita Coco is headquartered in New York City with international offices in London and Singapore.
The Trade Finance Analyst will report directly to the Trade Finance Manager. This role is based out of our NYC HQ.
Main Responsibilities:
- Manage and prepare distributor billbacks for all trade spend.
- Conduct detailed reviews of trade invoices from customers to ensure Vita Coco is billed correctly
- Partner with the Trade Finance Manager on the monthly trade accrual. In this capacity, the Trade Analyst will develop a deep understanding of Vita Coco trade spend and interact closely with the Sales team
- Develop a deep understanding of how trade is coded within the organization to ensure accurate trade reporting
- Support the FP&A team with the development of trade reporting, journal entries, and TM1 loads
Skills, Education, Experience & Qualifications:
- Years of experience: 2-3 years of experience in Finance or Accounting
- Professional Experience:
- Demonstrated ability to complete quantitative and qualitative analysis and financial models
- Advanced Excel skills
- Key Skills & Abilities:
- Attention to detail is a must
- Entrepreneurial, self-driven, and ambitious; ability to work independently and directly with senior management on special projects
- Superior writing, communication, and presentation skills
- Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Related Field
- Technical Skills: SAP Experience, Planning & Reporting Software experience (TM1/Cognos, Hyperion, etc)
- Preferred Experience, Education, Skills:
- Trade Spend experience
At The Vita Coco Company, compensation decisions are dependent upon a variety of factors, which may include, but are not limited to: skill set, experience, education, training, licensure and certifications, knowledge and abilities of the applicant, alignment with market data, and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the current pay range for this position is $65,000-$75,000. This range may vary for positions that will be performed outside of California, Colorado, Nevada, New York City, Westchester County, NY, Rhode Island, or Washington.
Vita Coco Co. is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age, race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity or expression), physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, AIDS/HIV status, military service, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. The Company is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.
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Finance
Ambulance case: Cassiel Ato Forson dey acquitted and discharged by Ghana court – BBC News Pidgin
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Wia dis foto come from, Cassiel Ato Forson/Facebook
Di Court of Appeal for Ghana don acquit and discharge former deputy finance minister wey bin dey face prosecution for allegedly “causing financial loss to di state”.
Dr Cassiel Ato Forson and two odas bin dey stand trial ova di procurement of 200 ambulances for 2014.
Di former deputy finance minister, Richard Jakpa wey be businessman and Seth Anemana of di health ministry, dey accused of “wilfully causing financial loss of €2.37 million to di state” through di ambulance purchase contract.
Di two don chop accuse of “abetment to willfully causing financial loss to di state and contravention of di public procurement act”.
Dem also dey accused of “intentionally misapplying public property” ova di ambulance deal.
According to di state, some of di ambulances wey dem buy neva dey fit for purpose sake of say dem no meet wetin standard ambulance suppose be.
Dr Cassiel Ato Forson don deny any wrongdoing for dis mata as im tok say im only act on express instruction of im boss, di finance minister, wey approve di transaction at di time.
But for March 2023, one high court bin order say make di former deputy finance minister and di two odas, open dia defence.
Lawyers for di former minister afta dis High Court decision file submission of no case afta di state close dia case – na so di presiding Judge, Justice Afia Serwaa Asare-Botwe, on 30 March 2023, tok say make di three accused pesins open dia defence.
Di case don travel small small wey di accused pesins open dia case, wia di state call witnesses.
During di cross-examination, one of di witnesses, Richard Jakpa submit one 16-minute phone recording of conversation im and di Attorney General bin allegedly get ova di mata.
Inside di tape, di Attorney General allegedly try to convince am to “fabricate evidence” against di former deputy finance minister, Cassiel Ato Forson.
Di Attorney General also bin introduce one letter from di Ghana armed forces wey bin tok say di service “sack Richard Jakpa, di accused pesin from di military sake of im get bad conduct.”
Di court during di public trial also bin invite officials of di Ghana armed forces wey dey explain say di businessman don leave di military sake of “im get no interest for di service.”
Court of Appeal ruling
But on 30 July, di Court of Appeal deliver dia judgement wia dem acquit and discharge di former deputy finance minister.
Di Court of Appeal set aside di March 2023 High Court decision say make di accused pesins open dia defence, “since di prosecution fail to establish sufficient evidence”.
“Di trial judge don commit error as im call di first accused pesin – di former deputy finance minister Dr Ato Forson say make im open im defence, wit no proven facts,” di Appeal Court tok.
Di court by 2-1 majority decision also add say “di evidence di prosecution give bin base on impermissible speculation, wia no link dey between wetin evidence di state don give and wetin happun for di mata” to allow make di former deputy minister open im defence.
Di court also tok inside dia decision say “if any financial loss don happun, na di recklessness of di health ministry, wey dem for take responsibility.”
Di court add say “both appellants – Dr Cassiel Ato Forson and Richard Jakpa bin make a case say make di court acquit and discharge dem.”.
Na so di panel of three judges don acquit and discharge di accused pesins for dis case.
Wetin happun afta di Court of Appeal ruling
Afta di court of appeal don acquit and discharge di former deputy finance minister and di businessman Richard Jakpa, di High Court wey bin dey handle di mata no continue to hear di mata.
Di High Court bin dey scheduled to continue to sit for di mata on Tuesday 30 July, but afta di Appeal Court ruling earlier, di High Court tok say dem no go sit on di mata.
For one of di lawyers for di accused pesins, Edudzi Tameklo, d i Court of Appeal ruling to uphold dia submission of “no case” against di former minister mean say di entire trial for di high court dey aborted.
If di state thru di Attorney General decide say dem go contest or appeal di ruling of di Court of Appeal, dem for go di Supreme Court, di highest court for di kontri.
And if di Supreme Court still uphold di “no case” submission wey di Attorney General and di state still no dey satisfied, dem fit to file for review of di Supreme Court decision.
For one statement, di Attorney General tok say dey find di decison as “grossly unfair to di nation and dey inimical to di fight against impunity and abuse of office.”
Di Attorney General add say, “Di office go promptly file appeal in order to erase di effect of dis erroneous decision of di Court of Appeal.”
Finance
Ugochukwu Nwadiani Honored with 2024 Global Recognition Award for Leadership in Finance and Sustainability
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Ugochukwu Nwadiani has received a 2024 Global Recognition Award for his significant contributions to the finance and sustainability sectors. His roles at JP Morgan, SEforALL, and McKinsey & Company have been pivotal in advancing clean energy initiatives and sustainable investment practices worldwide.
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Ugochukwu Nwadiani has received a 2024 Global Recognition Award for his significant contributions to the finance and sustainability sectors. His roles at JP Morgan, SEforALL, and McKinsey & Company have been pivotal in advancing clean energy initiatives and sustainable investment practices worldwide.
Nwadiani’s expertise and innovative strategies have consistently led to substantial improvements in sustainable finance. At JP Morgan, Nwadiani co-led the development of a Confidential Information Memorandum that facilitated the sale of a 700MW portfolio of renewable assets. This work showcased his commitment to green investments and his skill in creating impactful financial instruments.
Strategic Global Engagements
During his tenure with SEforALL and the United Nations, Nwadiani secured a landmark $1.5 billion from the World Bank for clean energy projects. This funding has been crucial in supporting sustainable energy developments across multiple governments. His negotiation of a $10 million debt facility with a commercial bank to scale up solar energy systems in decentralized regions further highlights his capability to leverage finance for sustainable growth.
Nwadiani advised the COP26 Energy Transition Council, enhancing global energy policies and investor engagements. His efforts in organizing the SEforALL Youth Summit, which engaged over 2,300 participants from 140 countries, have significantly influenced global perspectives on sustainable energy and climate policy.
Innovative Financial Strategies
At McKinsey & Company, Nwadiani designed a comprehensive infrastructure financing program to attract $10 billion in investments over five years. This program targeted critical infrastructure needs in Sub-Saharan Africa, showcasing his ability to integrate financial models with strategic development goals. His work developing a portfolio of mineral exploration projects illustrates his innovative approach to sustainably harnessing natural resources.
His leadership in implementing revenue-generating initiatives, which totaled $120 million for a West African tax authority, demonstrates his adeptness at enhancing public finance through targeted fiscal measures. These initiatives have profoundly impacted budget deficit reduction and fostered regional economic stability.
Final Words
Commenting on the award, Ugochukwu Nwadiani said, “I am deeply honored to receive a 2024 Global Recognition Award. This recognition underscores the importance of sustainable finance and the collective effort required to drive meaningful change. I am grateful for the opportunities to contribute to projects that align with my commitment to sustainability and innovation.”
Alex Sterling from the Global Recognition Awards™ remarked, “Nwadiani’s unique career path, spanning the private, public, and non-profit sectors, gives him a distinctive insight into the multifaceted nature of global financial ecosystems. His broad experience enriches his professional profile and amplifies his effectiveness in leading sustainable change across continents.”
Nwadiani’s extensive network and deep understanding of the interconnected dynamics of finance, policy, and sustainable development make him a leader in the field. His contributions are clear evidence of his profound influence on global sustainability practices, making him worthy of a 2024 Global Recognition Award.
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Estu – The Ultimate Financial App to Enhance Student Life is Now Live, Powered by Mbanq
NAPLES, Fla., July 29, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mbanq, a global leader in Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS), announces the launch of Estu, a financial and lifestyle mobile app for students in the USA, powered by Mbanq’s digital finance technology and compliance solutions. Estu’s app is live. It offers students a seamless way to manage their finances with an account and debit card, as well as solutions to manage academic responsibilities and social engagements.
Estu’s app, now available for download on both the App Store and Google Play, is designed specifically for students. It features a suite of tools to simplify financial management and to get the most out of the student experience. With an Estu account and debit card, students can manage finances efficiently. It adds a calendar of exclusive student events and the ability to connect with local and global student communities to enrich their social lives.
Key Features of Estu:
Students can manage their finances with the Estu debit card and benefit from secure financial transactions through Mbanq’s integrated payment system. This includes checking accounts, P2P transfers, ACH, wire, domestic and international transfers, and contactless payments.
Estu connects students with exclusive mainstream and unique underground brands, offering beautiful experiences, products, and discounts to enhance student life. Estu’s exclusive partnerships provide users with special deals on purchases such as concert tickets, tech gadgets, food and drinks, books, and more.
Additionally, students can easily keep on top of their academic and social schedules. The app’s calendar feature helps students stay organized by syncing their schedules with their phone calendars, receive alerts for classes and assignments, and plan their academic responsibilities more effectively.
Currently, Estu is open to further partnering with brands to bring their products and services to improve student life for the 2024-25 academic year.
Estu is built on Mbanq’s BaaS platform, which combines cutting-edge technology with meticulous regulatory compliance. Vlad Lounegov, CEO of Mbanq, says, “Estu’s unique value proposition of meaningful connections, events, and financial tools positions Estu as a pioneering platform in the neobanking space for students.
“With Mbanq’s resilient support, FinTech platforms like Estu can quickly launch innovative financial products while ensuring regulatory compliance. Our comprehensive ‘as-a-service’ portfolio, including compliance, lending, back office, and dispute resolutions, makes it easy for FinTechs to launch and thrive.”
Raul Wald, Founder & Chief Visionary Officer at Estu, adds, “Mbanq’s open banking APIs, technology and compliance solutions have enabled us to create a modern digital experience for students.
“Estu provides a more enjoyable experience for students, simplifying the process of organizing and managing their day-to-day lives. By streamlining the time-consuming tasks of personal finance management, Estu allows students to concentrate on their personal and academic growth.”
Mbanq is a leading FinTech provider with a global presence. Known for its meticulous regulatory compliance, modern technology, and industry-specific solutions, Mbanq empowers traditional banks, neobanks, credit unions, and FinTech platforms to create and operate digital finance at any scale. Mbanq’s white-label mobile apps and open banking APIs ensure a modern digital experience while maintaining compliance and innovation. www.mbanq.com
Based in Boston, USA, Estu is a student life FinTech that integrates every branch of student life into one service. The company’s mission is to make student life more economical through personalized financial services, exclusive experiences with brands, and seamless academic integration. Estu is not a bank. Estu is a financial technology company. Banking services are provided by Mbanq’s Banking partner, Evolve Bank & Trust, Member FDIC. www.estulife.com
View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240729163415/en/
Contacts
Emma Nguyen
emma.nguyen@mbanq.com
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