Kesho is a well-established firm of Chartered Accountants servicing a range of clients in different industries.
We are looking for a Business Administration Officer to join our team and support our daily office procedures.

This individual is responsible for fostering a positive, collaborative work environment and effectively leveraging resources without compromising quality.

Requirements:

Relevant degree or diploma

At least one-year experience in similar role.

Superior customer service experience essential, with strong negotiation skills and the ability to manage priorities against tight deadlines.

Experience in working with Microsoft Office applications

Tech savvy


Skills and behaviours we are looking for ;

Strong ability to write, communicate, and prepare engagement materials clearly in English.

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively and produce concise, accurate and impartial reports, narratives, summaries and recommendations

Work independently within established guidelines, prioritize and coordinate activities, and meet critical deadlines

Work cooperatively with others; build and maintain constructive relationships with those encountered during course of work; respond effectively and tactfully to hostility, confusion or concerns expressed by others.

Computer literate and tech savvy - good knowledge of Microsoft Office apps & good aptitude for IT.

Sound administration skills

Responsiveness, solution focus, drive and energy

Diligence, punctuality, a systematic responsible approach

Show initiative and drive.

Able to meet stringent timelines, work under pressure and be adaptable.

Stress Tolerance and flexibility.

Personal need for continuous learning

High level of attention to detail.

Can-do positive attitude.

Demonstrate personal integrity and accountability.

Exceptional customer services skills

Strong business acumen and fine eye for detail

Conflict resolution and management skills

Sense of urgency and a need for achievement.

Ability to work independently and be a reliable team player.

Responsibilities :

General

Manage procurement of goods and services in compliance with our clients and Kesho policies and procedures.

Implement, and enforce project policies, protocols, and procedures relating to time and expense reporting, finance, payroll, human resources, travel, staffing, procurement, and other operations activities in alignment with our client and Kesho policies and procedures

Edit memos, letters, emails and other correspondence; format and edit documents such as financial statements, presentations, proposals and other client deliverables according to Kesho brand standards

Build relationships, using various mediums, with customers in all functions at all levels, and assure effective delivery of services

Conduct research as requested using Internet and intranet resources

Provide advanced support using Kesho software, including invoicing, reports, opening/closing/reinstating projects and performing research

Preparing and coordinating office files, basic clerical tasks, data entry and operating office equipment (scanner and printer)

Managing training and meetings effectively

Perform a wide range of administrative tasks and actively contribute to an effective work team environment by sharing the workload within the team

Assist in the implementation of new administration initiatives that impact across the business, ensuring proper take up in all sections

Assist in identifying issues that impact on proper administration of the Kesho business and work with others to implement solutions

Prepare Board room for meetings and serve refreshments.

Prepare for staff meetings, workshops, special events and farewells for staff

Front desk/ reception duties

Executive assistant to the director

Sales, debtors and marketing duties

CIPC administration

Liaising with SARS on behalf of clients

Remuneration: Market related

If you are the ideal candidate we are looking for, apply today!

The subject of your email should be ‘Business Administration Officer’

Closing date: 17 August 2020

Communication will only be made with short-listed candidates, If you do not hear from us within 21 days from the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.