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Job Summary

To provide extensive support to Senior Management and the Managing Director by acting as Driver/Administrative Assistant. Jobholder requires a total understanding of the role, objectives, and responsibilities of the principal and thorough knowledge of the structure, policies, and activities. The candidate should also have a high level of confidentiality and value of initiative in order to execute duties without unnecessary delays.

Job Description

Administration Support

• Preparing departmental payments for the Managers’ signature and calling service providers to collect their cheques or deliver them if necessary
• Assist Manager with reconciliation report
• Deliver urgent and confidential mail to Board Members and other high-profile clients/regulators
• Providing administrative support to senior management i.e., arranging Interpol clearance on their behalf, booking their vehicles for service and top-up their fuel cards with the respective service provider, ensuring vehicles are kept clean at all times.
• Test and certify members of staff entitled to driving Bank vehicles
• Assist the Executive team with day-to-day administrative tasks and requests as they arise
• Undertake administrative duties e.g., receiving mail, filing, attending to telephone calls in the absence of team members, photocopying, scanning, binding
• Supporting Visiting Dignitaries with transportation, protocol etc.

Management Support

• Managing Director’s Driver
• Ensure that the Managing Directors and Executive vehicle is in good condition and compliant with the road traffic regulations at all times
• Provide the Managing Director with administrative assistance i.e., during functions at their residence etc.
• To facilitate payment of utility bills for the Managing Directors residence and ensure supplies are always replenished.

Education

Further Education and Training Certificate (FETC): Office Administration (Required)