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Title
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Description
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We are looking for an Office Assistant to join our team and provide administrative support to our office operations. The ideal candidate will be a hard-working professional able to undertake a variety of office support tasks and work diligently under pressure. This person will be comfortable working with a high degree of attention to detail and discretion as well as incorporating new and effective ways to achieve better results. The Office Assistant will be responsible for managing office supplies stock, organizing company records, handling mail and correspondence, and providing general administrative support to our employees. The role requires excellent organizational and time management skills, as well as the ability to multitask and prioritize work accordingly. A commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace is essential. The successful candidate will play an integral role in ensuring that our office operations run smoothly and are successful in supporting other business activities.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Organize office and assist associates in ways that optimize procedures
- Sort and distribute communications in a timely manner
- Create and update records ensuring accuracy and validity of information
- Schedule and plan meetings and appointments
- Monitor level of supplies and handle shortages
- Resolve office-related malfunctions and respond to requests or issues
- Coordinate with other departments to ensure compliance with established policies
- Maintain trusting relationships with suppliers, customers, and colleagues
- Perform receptionist duties when needed
- Manage office budget
- Handle confidential information in a discreet manner
- Assist in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports
- Develop and maintain a filing system
- Update and maintain office policies and procedures
- Order office supplies and research new deals and suppliers
- Book travel arrangements
- Submit and reconcile expense reports
- Provide general support to visitors
- Assist with office layout planning and office moves, and with managing and maintaining IT infrastructure
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Proven experience as an office assistant or in another relevant administrative role
- Knowledge of office management systems and procedures
- Working knowledge of office equipment, like printers and fax machines
- Proficiency in MS Office (MS Excel and MS PowerPoint, in particular)
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
- High School degree; additional qualification as an Administrative assistant or Secretary will be a plus
- Able to handle confidential information
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Good oral and written communication skills
- A proactive approach to problem-solving
- A knowledge of software packages
- Ability to work on your own initiative
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- A calm and professional manner
- An ability to stay focused throughout an entire document, which may be long and complex
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience with administrative tasks?
- How do you prioritize your work when you have multiple tasks at hand?
- What office management systems are you familiar with?
- Describe a time when you had to handle confidential information.
- How do you handle a situation where you have to meet tight deadlines?
- Can you give an example of how you solved a problem in the office?
- What strategies do you use to manage your time effectively?
- How comfortable are you with learning new office equipment or software?
- Describe your experience with booking travel arrangements and managing expense reports.
- What makes you a good fit for this Office Assistant position?