Administrative Assistant Job Vacancy in an Engineering Firm based in Lagos

Ecscorp Resources Limited is a solution engineering firm with over 17 years of business improvement; we understand how to build an optimized business environment. Our business is driven by passion and the spirit of friendliness; we harness the power of creativity and technology to drive innovation and deliver cutting-edge solutions in order to increase productivity. We are recruiting to fill the position below:     Job Title: Administrative Assistant Location: Lagos Job Description

• Administrative Assistant duties include providing administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the office.
• Supports managers and employees through a variety of tasks related to organization and communication. Responsible for confidential and time sensitive material.
• Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices and procedures.
• Ability to effectively communicate via phone and email ensuring that all Administrative Assistant duties are completed accurately and delivered with high quality and in a timely manner.
• May direct and lead the work of others. Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals and a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department.

• Answer and direct phone calls
• Organize and schedule meetings and appointments
• Maintain contact lists
• Produce and distribute correspondence memos, letters, faxes and forms
• Assist in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports
• Order office supplies
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
• Cover the reception desk when required
• Maintain computer and manual filing systems
• Handle sensitive information in a confidential manner
• Take accurate minutes of meetings
• Coordinate office procedures
• Develop and update administrative systems to make them more efficient.
• Book travel arrangements
• Submit and reconcile expense reports
• Provide general support to visitors
• Provide information by answering questions and requests
• Take dictation
• Research and creates presentations
• Generate reports
• Handle multiple projects
• Prepare and monitor invoices
• Develop administrative staff by providing information, educational opportunities and experiential growth opportunities
• Ensure operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques
• Maintain supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies

• Proven admin or assistant experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Proficient in MS Office
• BSc in relevant fields.
• 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