by HannahsDad
Thu Dec 06, 2012 10:21 am
Grafton Consulting Center are an American advance credit company - no doubt perfectly respectable.
However their name (US address, link to website etc) is being used in Australia by employment scammers/money launderers. They are advertising Data Entry jobs on job boards out there and are using a job description (below) remarkably similar to the one quoted for Taylor Capital Corporation on this website.
"Grafton Consulting Center
The company was founded on a solid base of financial market professionals with an innovative vision to provide today's retail forex traders the best brokerage available. Transparent and ethical business principals are the foundation that our company is built upon. It is fully compliant with the European Union Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) and is regulated and authorized by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission - License number CIF 107/09, giving clients’ full confidence in company as their preferred FX broker. Company is also specialized in miscellaneous financial services, like fund management, financial customer services, insurances and others; also the company has representative offices in USA, Asia, and Europe.
Our aim is to provide a fully transparent brokerage service that prides itself on delivering clients interbank prices, licensed and regulated services and a secure trading environment. Traders are provided with first-class support giving clients worldwide complete confidence in our business as their preferred forex broker.
Data Entry Clerk Position/Administrator
We are hiring people from AU willing to work in an international team of high-skilled professionals of economy and finance for all the positions listed below. Any special experience is not required because our training managers ready to prepare you and provide all the information.
The position is considered as office-based and home-based, so that you may choose flexible working hours and your future schedule for part-time or full-time-employment.
Job Positions Job Duties Working hours
Full Time Part Time
Data Entry Clerk/Administrator
Duties and Responsibilities
Here are some of the general responsibilities and duties of an accounting clerk:
1. Maintains files, including filing of general ledger journal vouchers, accounts payable documentation, and other miscellaneous filings.
2. Types a variety of documents, reports, and records. Post data to sales journal.
3. Assist with accounts payable, prepare checks.
4. Prepares requisitions for office, computer, and routine supply purchases. Ensures that work area is clean, secure, and well maintained.
5. Maintains regular contact with other departments to obtain and convey information and/or to correct transactions.
6. Attends and participates in meetings as required.
7. Completes special projects and miscellaneous assignments as required.
8. Discuss report results with location management.
9. Assist with payroll preparation.
10. Other duties as assigned.
Monday to Friday(09.00 – 18.00) 2-3 hours during the day(3-6 days per week)
SALARY
Should you accept this offer, your annual BASE will be:
Salary/Year Full-Time: $44000+ bonus;
Salary/Year Part-Time: $31000+ bonus.
Starting salary is $1000 per week (full -time) and $700 per week (part - time), paid in biweekly installments by your choice of check or direct deposit (it will be agreed with you personally already on 1st interview).
Performance Bonuses: Up to three percent of your annual gross salary, paid quarterly by your choice of check or direct deposit.
Company is a professional trader education company that provides education to its students regarding trading on financial markets of USA and Europe. Before you start to work you should pass a free 10-days training course to practice with company’s software and several financial services to be prepared to perform any of your responsibilities for the position. After you successfully finish the training courses, you become a company’s employee and will get a certified specialist.
During the work period you will be provided with such benefits as:
· 25 days’ holiday plus 8 public holidays
· pension and bonus schemes
· discounted train travel, holidays and flights
· season-ticket loan
· free long-term parking at BAA airports
· subsidised food and drink at airports
· discounted shopping at airport retailers
· an Employee Assistance Programme
· critical Illness cover
· access to expert advice on health and well-being
Commitment, mutual respect, full transparency and professional client services are key elements that contribute to the unique corporate identity of our business.
In the future, after raising the level of skills, there is a possibility of having business trips to different countries (all the expenses, including abode, traveling expenses and travel allowance, are paid by the company).
If you are interested in the position and ready to start working, please fill out the attached employment application and send it in reply to this e-mail address. You can fill it out on your PC or print it out and fill it by hand (in that case please write block letters; illegible applications may be excluded from consideration). You will be contacted by a company manager within 24 hours. You can start the training course within 1-4 business days after signing the application.
If you would like to know more about our company, please visit our site!
http://graftoncenter.com
Grafton Consulting Center, office: 130 Nassau Street, New York, NY 10038. Company is registered in USA with company registration number - 651963578."
However their name (US address, link to website etc) is being used in Australia by employment scammers/money launderers. They are advertising Data Entry jobs on job boards out there and are using a job description (below) remarkably similar to the one quoted for Taylor Capital Corporation on this website.
"Grafton Consulting Center
The company was founded on a solid base of financial market professionals with an innovative vision to provide today's retail forex traders the best brokerage available. Transparent and ethical business principals are the foundation that our company is built upon. It is fully compliant with the European Union Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) and is regulated and authorized by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission - License number CIF 107/09, giving clients’ full confidence in company as their preferred FX broker. Company is also specialized in miscellaneous financial services, like fund management, financial customer services, insurances and others; also the company has representative offices in USA, Asia, and Europe.
Our aim is to provide a fully transparent brokerage service that prides itself on delivering clients interbank prices, licensed and regulated services and a secure trading environment. Traders are provided with first-class support giving clients worldwide complete confidence in our business as their preferred forex broker.
Data Entry Clerk Position/Administrator
We are hiring people from AU willing to work in an international team of high-skilled professionals of economy and finance for all the positions listed below. Any special experience is not required because our training managers ready to prepare you and provide all the information.
The position is considered as office-based and home-based, so that you may choose flexible working hours and your future schedule for part-time or full-time-employment.
Job Positions Job Duties Working hours
Full Time Part Time
Data Entry Clerk/Administrator
Duties and Responsibilities
Here are some of the general responsibilities and duties of an accounting clerk:
1. Maintains files, including filing of general ledger journal vouchers, accounts payable documentation, and other miscellaneous filings.
2. Types a variety of documents, reports, and records. Post data to sales journal.
3. Assist with accounts payable, prepare checks.
4. Prepares requisitions for office, computer, and routine supply purchases. Ensures that work area is clean, secure, and well maintained.
5. Maintains regular contact with other departments to obtain and convey information and/or to correct transactions.
6. Attends and participates in meetings as required.
7. Completes special projects and miscellaneous assignments as required.
8. Discuss report results with location management.
9. Assist with payroll preparation.
10. Other duties as assigned.
Monday to Friday(09.00 – 18.00) 2-3 hours during the day(3-6 days per week)
SALARY
Should you accept this offer, your annual BASE will be:
Salary/Year Full-Time: $44000+ bonus;
Salary/Year Part-Time: $31000+ bonus.
Starting salary is $1000 per week (full -time) and $700 per week (part - time), paid in biweekly installments by your choice of check or direct deposit (it will be agreed with you personally already on 1st interview).
Performance Bonuses: Up to three percent of your annual gross salary, paid quarterly by your choice of check or direct deposit.
Company is a professional trader education company that provides education to its students regarding trading on financial markets of USA and Europe. Before you start to work you should pass a free 10-days training course to practice with company’s software and several financial services to be prepared to perform any of your responsibilities for the position. After you successfully finish the training courses, you become a company’s employee and will get a certified specialist.
During the work period you will be provided with such benefits as:
· 25 days’ holiday plus 8 public holidays
· pension and bonus schemes
· discounted train travel, holidays and flights
· season-ticket loan
· free long-term parking at BAA airports
· subsidised food and drink at airports
· discounted shopping at airport retailers
· an Employee Assistance Programme
· critical Illness cover
· access to expert advice on health and well-being
Commitment, mutual respect, full transparency and professional client services are key elements that contribute to the unique corporate identity of our business.
In the future, after raising the level of skills, there is a possibility of having business trips to different countries (all the expenses, including abode, traveling expenses and travel allowance, are paid by the company).
If you are interested in the position and ready to start working, please fill out the attached employment application and send it in reply to this e-mail address. You can fill it out on your PC or print it out and fill it by hand (in that case please write block letters; illegible applications may be excluded from consideration). You will be contacted by a company manager within 24 hours. You can start the training course within 1-4 business days after signing the application.
If you would like to know more about our company, please visit our site!
http://graftoncenter.com
Grafton Consulting Center, office: 130 Nassau Street, New York, NY 10038. Company is registered in USA with company registration number - 651963578."
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