Administrative Assistant

Responsibilities:

• Develop administrative staff by providing information, educational opportunities, and experiential growth opportunities
• Ensure operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques
• Maintain supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Carry out administrative duties such as filing, typing, copying, binding, scanning, etc.
• Organize travel arrangements for senior managers
• Write letters and emails on behalf of other office staff
• Book conference calls, rooms, taxis, couriers, hotels, etc.  
• Cover the reception desk when required
• Maintain computer and manual filing systems
• Handle sensitive information in a confidential manner
• Take accurate minutes of meetings
• Coordinate office procedures
• Reply to email, telephone, or face to face inquiries
• Develop and update administrative systems to make them more efficient
• Resolve administrative problems
• Receive, sort, and distribute the mail
• Answer telephone calls and pass them on
• Manage staff appointments
• Oversee and supervise the work of junior staff
• Maintain up-to-date employee holiday records
• Coordinate repairs to office equipment
• Greet and assist visitors to the office
• Photocopy and print out documents on behalf of other colleagues
• Provide polite and professional communication.
• Implement clerical duties and administrative processes
• Conduct data entry
• Confirm restaurant reservations for senior staff

Requirements:

• At least 3 - 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area
• Minimum academic qualification of a High school diploma or it's equivalent; but a college/Bsc degree is preferred
• Proven admin or assistant experience
• Knowledge of office management systems and procedures
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Attention to detail and problem solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Proficient in MS Office
• Administrative assistant skills & proficiencies:
• Reporting Skills
• Administrative Writing Skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Skills:

• Verbal Communication
• Attention to Detail
• Accuracy
• Multitask
• Telephone Skills
• Teamwork
• Discretion and Judgment
• Patience
• Resourcefulness
• Anticipates Needs
• Emotional Intelligence
• Flexibility
• Editing and Proofreading
• Microsoft Office Skills
• Typing Skills

Location: Lagos and Abuja