Administrative Assistant Job in Nairobi Kenya

Client Profile: A leading International Organization located in Nairobi and providing finance to small and medium businesses.

Job Title: 
Administrative Assistant 

Reporting To: Country Manager

Job Location: Nairobi

Role Overview: To provide high quality administrative support to the management team; To provide liaison services with the Head Quarters office.

Main Tasks and Duties:
  • Answering telephone calls and assisting the team with making calls.
  • Providing reception support; Filing of documents.
  • Organizing for document courier and postage
  • Organize company functions
  • Book keeping; banking services; Petty Cash management; Following up on supplier and client payments with back office.
  • Typing letters and reports.
  • Supporting the Marketing team with execution of activities.
  • Keeping track of the training schedule and statistics on behalf of the team.
  • Collecting and taking documents to the lawyers for processing.
  • Arranging travel plans for the team and organizing accommodation for overseas guests in Nairobi.
  • Assisting with arranging for the Advisory Board meetings and other such meetings
  • Assisting with the end of year activities.
  • General administrative duties and any ad hoc duties where necessary.
Academic Qualifications: Diploma in Business Management from a reputable Institution.

Technical Skills: Typing; Book keeping

Computer Skills: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Length of Experience: At least Three years in a similar position.

Personality Requirements:
  • Good interpersonal skills; Good reception skills.
  • Self confidence; Good communication skills.
  • High Organizational skills; Good planning skills.
  • Energetic, self-driven person.
  • Demonstrates commitment to their work.
  • Ability to work within the laid down policies and procedures; A willingness to respect company policies.
How to Apply:

Interested, suitable candidates should forward their applications enclosing copies of their detailed CVs to the following address:

Adecco Employment Services: Email : info@adeccokenya.com

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline Date: 10 March 2011

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