Vacancy: Office Administrator in Calabar

A new technology startup located in Calabar, Cross River State is looking to recruit a dynamic and highly motivated Office Administrator to join its team and provide highly professional support for business operations.

This position is open only to candidates who live in Calabar.
Core Skills:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experienced user of Microsoft Office particularly Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook
• Touch-typing skills
• Ability to prioritize and organize work activities
• Ability to perform basic searches and report on results
• Ability to read and apply rules and regulations
• Filing and recordkeeping

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for maintaining office filing and recordkeeping systems; enters, edits, and retrieves data; processes forms such as expenditure claims, employee time sheets, deposit forms, courier distribution logs, purchase requisitions and online supply orders; maintains databases, records, confidential files and other related information for office needs.
• Produces letters, memos, spreadsheets, and agendas from straight copy, rough draft, or oral instructions; completes forms, requisitions and other documents; proofreads assignments for accuracy and completeness.
• Answers and routes telephone calls; conveys information both orally and in writing; answers inquiries from visitors and clients; directs clients to appropriate resources; acts as office receptionist greeting and directing visitors; schedules and coordinates meetings for supervisor; provides materials, and initiates requests for information when required.
• Coordinates and prepares for meetings and special events by assisting with registrations, payments, and confirmation, arranging for refreshments and necessary equipment; duplicates, sorts and distributes various documents; prepares bulk mailings; maintains calendars; coordinates and confirms reservation schedules; sends, receives and distributes e-mails; sorts, distributes, and redirects mail; maintains inventory of office supplies and orders as necessary; operates standard office equipment.
• Maintains supplies and inventory. Determines inventory levels; anticipating requirements; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt; stocking items; delivering supplies to work stations.
• Ensures that the office is clean, tidy and orderly at all times.
• Enhances organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• A Bachelor's Degree is desirable but not mandatory
• Experience working in a similar role will be a distinct advantage
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Team working skills
• Candidate must own a laptop

How to Apply:

Interested applicants who meet the above job requirements should apply by sending an application letter and up-to-date CV to [email protected] within 2 weeks of this publication. The subject of the e-mail should be Office Administrator.