Front Desk Officer

About the role

Accra World Trade Centre Limited (AWTCL), a member of the World Trade Association (WTCA), is looking for a Front Desk Officer in Accra. The role provides a welcoming environment for staff and visitors and supports the day-to-day running of the office.

Key responsibilities

• Provide a welcoming environment for staff and visitors
• Assist with day-to-day office administration and support other departments as needed
• Receive visitors and attend to their needs
• Oversee incoming and outgoing correspondence
• Maintain a tracking system for incoming and outgoing packages
• Maintain an adequate inventory of office supplies
• Assist in coordinating repairs and maintenance of office equipment
• Assist in organizing company events and meetings
• Assist in the electronic delivery of confidential and time-sensitive documents
• Perform other clerical duties assigned from time to time

Required profile

• Degree in international trade, economics, business administration or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in an international business environment
• Desirable: fluency in French and other international languages

Required skills

• Outstanding interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy environment
• Attention to detail and ability to keep accurate paper records
• IT skills: good keyboard skills, ability to learn and work with a bespoke database, and good working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook

To apply, details are available through the employer's contact channel; the closing date is 31 January 2013.