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Job Title:    Administration Assistant

Organization:  Africa
Retreat Centre

Duty Station:  Kampala,
Uganda

 

About US:

Africa Retreat
Centre is an Addiction and Mental health treatment facility discreetly situated
in Bukoto, easily accessible by road. We are a collection of professionals
committed to addiction and mental health treatment and facilities designed to
be a temporary home as you start your journey to freedom. Our carefully crafted
approach encompasses all aspects of addiction treatment, from intervention and
detox to ongoing support after you leave our program. 

 

Job Summary:  Africa Retreat Centre is looking for an
Administration Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a head
for numbers, experience with MS Excel, strong communication, and strong
analytical skills. The Administration Assistant will report directly to the
General Manager, and will need to demonstrate the ability to work proactively
and independently in a fast-paced office environment. We offer opportunities
for advancement for the right candidate, and a competitive salary basing
satisfactory performance shall be given .

 

Key Duties and
Responsibilities:

·        
Serves
visitors by greeting, welcoming, and directing them appropriately.

·        
Notifies
company personnel of visitor arrival.

·        
Maintains
security and telecommunications system.

·        
Informs
visitors by answering or referring inquiries.

·        
Directs
visitors by maintaining employee and department directories.

·        
Maintains
security by following procedures, monitoring logbook, and issuing visitor
badges.

·        
Operates
telecommunication system by following manufacturer’s instructions for house
phone and console operation.

·        
Keeps a
safe and clean reception area by complying with procedures, rules, and
regulations.

·        
Supports
continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions,
irregularities, and continuing needs.

·        
Contributes
to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

·        
Assist
with the preparation of financial statements.

·        
Analyse
and reconcile bank statements and general ledgers.

·        
Post
journal entries for accrued expenses and revenue.

·        
Maintain
and record fixed assets.

·        
Prepare
and file local compliance reporting as necessary.

·        
Perform
any other duty as assigned by the line Manager.

 

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·        
The
applicant must be a professional with either a Diploma or degree from any recognized
institute in the field of Humanities or accounting is desired.

·        
Familiarity
with phone systems is an added advantage

·        
Previous
experience with Microsoft Office software preferred.

·        
Experience
in a similar role is an asset.

·        
Telephone
Skills

·        
Verbal Communication

·        
Listening

·        
Professionalism

·        
Customer
Focus

·        
Organization

·        
Handles
Pressure

·        
Supply
Management

 

How to Apply:

If you are sure that
you possess the necessary qualifications and experience; please send your CV
and motivation letter to the General Manager Africa Retreat Centre, Uganda,
quoting the job title on the email subject (Administration Assistant) to
info@africaretreatcentre.com  and copy in
wampandehussein@gmail.com

 

Well as we welcome
all interested candidates, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and
therefore, consider yourself unsuccessful, after two (2) weeks of set deadline
of submitting applications.

 

Deadline: 20th November 2020

 

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