Siemens Nigeria: Administrative Assistant

Siemens Nigeria is a multinational company and a leader in the Power Engineering business in Nigeria. They are hiring for Receptionist / Administrative Assistant

Functional Area

Key Tasks
The duties of the Receptionist/Administrative Assistant will include, but is not limited to the following:
• Performing reception duties in and efficient, professional and courteous manner;
• Maintaining regular consistent and professional attendance, punctuality, personal appearance, and adherence to relevant health & safety procedures.
• Answering a high volume of calls and maintain a rapid response rate according to agreed standards;
• Logging information on calls received, where required and maintaining detailed and accurate records;
• Filing data and performing other routine clerical tasks as assigned;
• Ordering and maintaining relevant office supplies for effectiveness of the training centre and personal duties;
• Operating a variety of standard office machines, including a personal computer and a variety of computer software, phone, fax, calculator, shredding machine and photocopy machine;
• Communicating and liaise verbally and in writing between customers/ suppliers/visitors/ enquirers and relevant staff, and interpret and respond clearly and effectively to spoken requests over the phone or in person, and to verbal or written instructions;

Key Knowledge
• Candidates must be able to operate standard office equipment, including but not limited to, computers, telephone systems, type-writers, calculators, copiers and facsimile machines.

Capabilities
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Effective verbal and listening communications skills;
• Effective business writing skills;
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
Educational Qualifications
• Candidates must possess a minimum of a Bachelors degree

Salary
• Competitive remunerations packages, health coverage and an enhanced working environment

Method of Application
Hand written application letter with Resume containing present contact telephone number and e-mail address should be submitted to the following address:

The General Manager (HR)
P.O. Box 304
Apapa, Lagos.

Deadline: 31st August, 2010.