Office Assistant/Driver job- British-American

Vacancy: Office Assistant/Driver
REPORT TO: Human Resource & Administration Supervisor
Location: Kampala
Country: Uganda
Job Description (Duties):



Our client British-American is a leading financial services organization with global presence in Kenya, Mauritius, London and Malta. Their vision is to be the most trusted financial services company as they seek to offer superior insurance and asset management services to individuals, business corporations and non-governmental organizations. As part of their growth strategy, the company will be diversifying its Insurance operation to the Ugandan market.

Job Purpose:

To provide reliable communication link between customers and staff through prompt efficient management of mail. The Driver will also be required to drive senior management staff from time to time and as shall be required.

Nature and Scope:

Office Assistant /Driver will be responsible for receipt and distribution of company communication. The position will also involve the performance of light manual or mechanical work, or general office tasks of a simple and routine nature as well as driving management staff as may be required.


Responsibilities:

Drive senior management staff to and from meetings and other engagements as may be required from time to time;
Operate and maintain the mail van;
Perform minor maintenance task on the vehicles when necessary;
Receive, sort and distribute incoming and outgoing mail and other documents/items;
Ensure that all instruction i.e. daily banking and statements to and from the bank are promptly delivered;
Ensure that any bounced cheques are promptly collected as advised by Finance;
Messengerial duties;
Franking of mails;
Keeping of a proper record of mail dispatched;
Provide other services as requested, when not engaged operating the mail van and/or company car.



Necessary Qualifications:

Minimum Education Form 1V (O Levels) mean grade of C.
A holder of valid /Clean driving license.
Three –years relevant experience in a similar position.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Computer literacy will be an added advantage.


Key competencies for the role:

Strong inter-personal skills and ability to work in a team-oriented and collaborative environment;
Ability to work in a fast paced and highly entrepreneurial environment;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to multi-task.
High standards of personal integrity.

Performance Standards:

Strong work ethic.
Correct and timely delivery of mail.
Prompt delivery of bank instructions within identified timeliness.
Timely banking.

How to Apply:

If interested, please submit in person a typed up-to-date CV and application letter with copies of your academic papers.

NFT Consult – Uganda,Kisozi Complex, Plot 6/8 Kyaggwe Road, Nakasero
Tel: +256 0414237904 / 24, 0312266904

OR

NFT Consult - Rwanda, Plot 8721, Golf Course Road, Nyarutarama, Kigali, Rwanda.
Tel: +250 252570099, +250 0755335419, +250 0785119453.

If applying online, please send an email to BritishAmericanjobs@nftconsult.com.

Attach your CV and application letter ONLY; please merge them into ONE file in MS word or PDF format.

DO NOT attach scanned academic papers or documents when applying online.
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2010-08-23