Administration Assistant Job in Kenya

Our client in the
manufacturing industry is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and
confident  individual with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced
environment and MUST be based in Mombasa to fill in the following position:

ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT

Job Summary

Reporting to the
Administration Officer, the overall purpose of this role is to liaise with
Insurance agents, clearing agents at the ports, collecting documents from
departments, developing effective document storage, filing system, and
digitizing hard copies of documents

Main Responsibilities
of Job

• §  Set up and maintain the office filing
  system following the company’s filing system;


• §  Open new files as required and recommend
  disposal of old files following the established file retention policy;


• §  Maintain the files and ensure proper
  storage and retrieval of files to ensure the safe keeping of company
  documents;


• §  Liaise with the clearing agents at the
  ports to ensure that all the customs clearance aspect of the company is
  compliant to the regulations and timely;


• §  Liaise with Insurance agencies to ensure the
  records are up to date and renewals are timely;


• §  Check incoming paperwork (correspondence,
  invoices, etc.) and make copies before distributing;


• §  Sort all papers alphabetically and
  according to content, dates, significance, etc.


• §  Create or update records with new files
  and information promptly;


• §  Store all paperwork in designated places
  securing the important documents;



• §  Deal with all requests to access files and
  keep logs of borrowed papers;


• §  Develop an efficient filing system to make
  updating and retrieving files easier;


• §  Follow policies and confidentiality
  dictations to safeguard data and information;


• §  Monitor inventory of files, paper clips,
  etc. and report shortages; and


• §  Maintain an up-to-date record of file
  movements

Key Skills and
Qualifications:

• §  Diploma in records management or a similar
  field from a recognized institution;


• §  A minimum of three (3) years’ relevant
  experience;


• §  Proven experience as file clerk; and


• §  Knowledge of filing systems


• §  Must demonstrate the ability to multitask;


• §  Must demonstrate commitment to operational
  effectiveness;


• §  Should have the ability to solve problems
  by applying relevant business knowledge;

How To Apply

Interested candidates
are requested to forward their updated CVs to recruitment@ke.gt.com by Tuesday, 7th September 2021 stating
the subject heading “ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT” clearly indicating their current
and expected remuneration (MUST), daytime telephone contacts, and addresses of
three referees. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.