Administrative Assistant (Private International School)

Job Categories:

Administration


Date Posted:

2024-05-07 14:43:18

Employment Type

Full Time

Website

bemconsult.com

Location:

Lusaka

Salary:

Negotiable


Description:

Job Purpose
The Administrative Assistant will be required to perform a variety of administrative and front office tasks. The Administrative Assistant will also provide support to senior management and ensure the efficient and smooth day-to-day operation of the office and the company in general. Provide general support to visitors and act as the point of contact for internal and external clients. Liaise with executive and management to handle requests and queries 

Summary of Key Responsibilities:

  • Making travel and meeting arrangements, preparing reports and maintaining appropriate filing systems.
  • Liaise with executive and senior administrative assistants to handle requests and queries from senior managers
  • Screening and directing phone calls
  • Organizing and scheduling appointments
  • With the consultation of the Manager plan meetings and take detailed minutes
  • Assist line managers to handle HR matters ( Screening of applications and preparing interview reports)
  • Write and distribute emails, correspondence memos, letters, faxes and forms
  • Develop and maintain a filing system
  • Update and maintain office policies and procedures
  • Order office supplies and research new deals and suppliers
  • Submit and reconcile expense reports
  • Provide general support to visitors and Key Stakeholders / Partners
  • Act as the point of contact for internal and external clients

Required Skills and Personal Attributes

  • Excellent Communications Skills
  • Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
  • Attention to detail and problem solving skills
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
  • Sound interpersonal skills
  • Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
  • A team player

Primary Areas of Accountability:

Qualifications and Experience

  • Degree in Public or Business Administration 
  • Must have a minimum of 4-6 years of experience in Administration, working as an Administrative Assistant 
  • Work experience as an Admin Assistant or Front Office Executive with a well established private school will be a plus
  • Knowledge of office management systems and procedures
  • Excellent skills in MS Office (MS Excel and MS PowerPoint,)
  • Knowledge of any accounting packages will be a plus

If
you meet the minimum hiring requirements for the above position, please
email your CV and Cover letter clearly stating your salary expectations
to: jobs@bemconsult.com and Cc bemconsult8@gmail.com

Note
that, all communications will be kept in the strictest of confidence. If
you do not receive communication within 21 working days of the closing date of
the advert, please consider your application unsuccessful.


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