Admin Assistant for General Manager

Company Background

As an established company, Fikeraddis Gelaw Amare Import, Export, Real-estate and Associate (FAMNET Import-Export) was established in accordance with the commercial code of Ethiopia in Nov. 2020 G.C by Fikeraddis Gelaw Amare, with a start-up capital of Br. 2 million. The company is engaged in various lines of businesses including, import, real-estate, local trading etc. and export of sesame seeds, chickpeas, chat and soybean.

Typical responsibilities of the job include:

• Cooperating with the general manager, and assisting with anything from project planning to staff management.
• Nurturing positive working relationships with staff.
• Delegating and Handling daily tasks, such as filing, generating reports and presentations, setting up for meetings, and reordering supplies.
• Providing real-time scheduling support by booking appointments and preventing conflicts.
• Screening phone calls and routing callers to the appropriate party.
• Using computers to generate reports, transcribe minutes from meetings, create presentations, and conduct research.
• Greet and assist visitors.
• Maintain polite and professional communication via phone, e-mail, and mail.
• Anticipate the needs of others in order to ensure their seamless and positive experience.

Requirements and Skills 

• Proven admin or assistant experience. Managerial experience is a plus.
• At least 5+ years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• 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/ Excel/Word