OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
Job summary
The Office Admin is responsible for managing day-to-day administrative operations, ensuring smooth office functioning and effective coordination across teams and stakeholders. The role requires an organized, proactive individual with strong communication skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
Min. qualification
Diploma
Experience level
Mid level
Experience length
4 years
Language
English
Working hours
Full Time - 8 to 5
Applicant location
Kenya
Job description & requirements
Primary Responsibilities
Office Management
- Maintain
the reception area, ensuring it is clean, organized, presentable, and equipped
with relevant information and materials at all times.
- Manage
incoming and outgoing mail, emails, courier deliveries, and office
communication flows.
- Act
as a liaison between internal staff, clients, external service providers, and
stakeholders to facilitate smooth and professional communication.
Administrative Support
- Draft,
format, and proofread correspondence, reports, memoranda, and other office
documents to a high standard.
- Perform
data entry, prepare spreadsheets, and maintain accurate records of office
activities as required.
- Manage
schedules and calendars for management and team members, including timely
reminders and follow-ups.
- Provide
general administrative support as assigned by management.
Client & Visitor Interaction
- Greet
and welcome clients and visitors in a professional and courteous manner.
- Serve
as the first point of contact for all visitors and callers; answer, screen, and
forward phone calls promptly.
- Respond
to enquiries professionally; redirect or escalate complex issues to the
appropriate person.
Record Keeping
- Maintain
both physical and electronic filing systems, including document storage,
retrieval, archiving, and re-file management.
- Ensure
that all incoming documents are scanned and stored in soft copy promptly upon
receipt.
- Keep
accurate visitor logs, issue visitor passes where applicable, and ensure
compliance with security protocols.
Event and Meeting Coordination
- Schedule
and coordinate meetings, conferences, and appointments, including booking
meeting rooms.
- Prepare
meeting agendas, take minutes, and distribute them to the relevant attendees in
a timely manner.
Petty Cash Management
- Administer
and maintain the office petty cash fund, ensuring all disbursements are
properly authorized and supported by relevant documentation.
- Process
petty cash requisitions in a timely manner, verifying that all requests are
duly approved and within approved expenditure limits.
- Prepare
and submit accurate monthly petty cash reconciliation reports to the Finance
Department.
- Maintain
a systematic and up-to-date petty cash register, ensuring records are complete
and available for review or audit at all times.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Provide
day-to-day supervision, guidance, and coordination of the support staff team.
- Monitor
performance and ensure all support staff fulfil their duties in accordance with
organizational standards and expectations.
Secondary Responsibilities
- Assist
with data entry tasks, including updating contact information, project details,
and other records as required.
- Any
other administrative, logistical, or operational tasks as assigned by
management.
Requirements & Competencies
- Bachelor’s
degree in Business Administration, Public Relations, or a related field.
- Minimum
3 years of verified experience in an office administration role.
- Proficiency
in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and standard
office management tools.
- Strong
written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage
professionally with diverse stakeholders.
- High
level of accuracy and attention to detail in managing documents, records, and
correspondence.
- Strong
organizational and multi-tasking skills, with the ability to manage competing
priorities without compromising delivery.
- Demonstrated
ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with absolute
discretion.
- Professional
and courteous manner in interacting with clients, visitors, and staff at all
levels.
- Calm
under pressure, solutions-focused, and adaptable to a dynamic and fast-paced
work environment.
- Strong
interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse teams, clients, and
external stakeholders.
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