Regional Associate at Softcom

Job Description
Softcom creates some of Africa’s most cutting-edge software products, and we want you to be a part of our team. We are currently in search of a Regional Associate to provide operational support functions for Softcom branch office in Abuja:

• The successful candidate will act as the point of contact for all employees and clients, providing administrative support and managing their queries.
• Main duties include managing office stock, preparing regular reports (e.g. expenses and office budgets) and organizing company records.
• Ultimately, you should be able to ensure our administrative activities run smoothly on a daily and long-term basis.
• You will also provide market development related functions which will require you to schedule meeting and interface with prospective clients.
• This is a fantastic opportunity to engage in a positive and creative work environment that offers excellent benefits and a great team to work with.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Administrative Function
• Managing office supplies stock and place orders
• Preparing regular reports on expenses and office budgets
• Maintaining and update company databases
• Organizing a filing system for important and confidential company documents
• Answering queries by employees and clients
• Maintaining a company calendar and schedule appointments
• Liaising with vendors for repairs and maintenance
• Distributing and storing correspondence (e.g. letters, emails and packages)
• Preparing reports and presentations with statistical data, as assigned
• Arranging travel and accommodations
• Schedule in-house and external events
• Managing all junior administrative staff
• Performing all other functions as may be required of you to enable Softcom achieve its strategic objectives.
• Market Development Functions
• Research and information gathering
• Technology, tools and stack support
• Team task support
• Duties as assigned by superior

Qualifications

• B.Sc/ HND in Business Administration, Accounting or related field preferred
• Two (2) years previous experience in an office administration or marketing role.

Skills:

• Solid knowledge of office procedures
• Experience with office management software like MS Office (MS Excel and MS Word, specifically)
• Strong organization skills with a problem-solving attitude
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail