Job announcement: Secretary

Awambong Group Of Companies (AGOC) is recruiting a full-time secretary based in Douala, Cameroon.

Description

The secretary is responsible for the general administration of Awambong Group Of Companies (AGOC) office operations, including but not limited to;

Reporting Relationship:

Qualifications

2 to 5 years of working experience in a similar position.
Computer proficiency (Windows XP, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Excel) is required.
Bilingualism (French and English is an absolute necessity).
Ability to operate basic business centre instruments such as printers.

Education

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Manage office and Coordinate staff coverage during office hours.
Pick up mail from the post office & coordinate communications and emails with clients.
In charge of Maintaining office supplies and equipment.
Administer and perform the company’s administrative and clerical functions, answer the telephone, transfer calls, and manage communications with clients and partners.
Records all business transactions and reports to the Manager and CEO daily.
Assist full-time staff and interns administratively.
Keep and maintain financial records.
Manage the petty cash account for daily operations.
Edit financial statements and balance sheets.
Handle monthly, quarterly and annual closings.
Reconcile accounts payable and receivable.
Ensure timely bank payments.
Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements.
Preparing and maintaining critical financial reports
Ability to market the companies products to clients

Requirements to perform this job successfully:

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The individual must exhibit a pleasant and welcoming demeanor both in person and on the telephone.
The requirements listed in this job description represent the required knowledge, skill and ability.
Some evening and weekend work hours are required at various times throughout the year.
Applicants must have an excellent business-oriented argument.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze and interpret business correspondence and documents.
Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries and complaints.
Ability to write a business letter and other emails.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

Other Skills and Abilities:

Ability to work without supervision.
Ability to take the initiative and complete business assignments independently and on time.
Organizational skills and performing job requirements efficiently and orderly.
Ability to maintain a high degree of privacy and confidentiality.
Ability to type fast using the computer
Good organizational and business skills

Work Environment: