Administrative Assistant

Company Description

ABOUT IQ-EQ 

We’re a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide.  We employ a global workforce of 5,800+ people across 25 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$750 billion. We work with 13 of the world’s top-15 private equity firms. 

Our services are underpinned by a Group-wide commitment to ESG and best-in-class technology including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in-house experts. 

Above all, what makes us different is our people. Operating as trusted partners to our clients, we deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding. 

We’re driven by our Group purpose, to power people and possibilities. 

Job Description

Your duties and responsibilities will include providing administrative support that ensures efficient operation of the Administrative Team as a whole. As an Administrative Assistant, you are to ensure that tasks assigned are completed accurately, delivered with high quality and in a timely manner with high regards to confidentiality and sensitivity of the task and alignment to the set standard of the organization.

General Administrative Duties

• Assist Admin Manager and Supervisor in the implementation of administrative protocols related to procurement, office, security, facilities and utilities management.
• Prepare and assist in setting up allocated workstations for each team, new hires and separated employees.
• Prepare and deployment of New Hire Starter Kit once report received from requesting department.
• Process gate pass, site permit and other government mandated requirements like business permit, barangay permit etc. in a timely manner.
• Prepare reports for any incidental, accidental activities that may need involvement of the Building Admin Leasor.
• Monthly inventory of office supplies, cleaning materials, equipment, office keys, fire extinguisher and lockers.
• Monthly inventory and tagging of office assets and equipment.
• Courier Processing for business related parcels, documents, equipment etc.
• Petty Cash Monitoring and replenishment.
• Expense Report and Cash Advance processing at Netsuite.
• Drafting of simple administrative documentation
• Administrative support to other team members.
  
  

Procurement Management

• Initiates start of end-to-end procurement activities such as sourcing, canvassing, requesting quotation, preparation of bidding matrix once request for purchase received prior sending to Administrative Supervisor’s checking and Admin Manager’s approval.
• Prepare purchasing order and request for payments of billings that are not limited to vendor services, communications, office and cleaning materials, surety bonds, and company phones
  
  

BCP Managements

• Give timely suggestions for the progression of Business Continuity Plan (BCP) in relation to administrative operations, duties and responsibilities.
• Assist the Business Continuity Manager and Administrative Supervisor in executing BCP that is executed when business as usual is affected by an unexpected event.
  
  

Information Management

• Keeps, maintain & update relevant files/quality records and documents both manually & electronically which includes the general administrative documents of such Administrative, BCP, Procurement, Safety, Security, Facilities and Utilities.
• Indexation of documents scanned and archiving/filing
  
  

Front Desk Duties

• Undertake all receptionist and clerical duties at the desk of main entrance like maintaining its cleanliness, greeting visitors, answering questions and attending inquiries.
• Screen and determine the importance of all incoming/ outgoing documents and parcel.
  
  

Qualifications

Background Experience:

• 0 to 2 years’ experience in administrative role in processing government mandated compliance processing, procurement, office, safety, security, and utilities management.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or any related course
• Good customer service, autonomous, proactive, positive and professional working attitude.
• Good understanding of organizational structure in global set up.
• Proficient in English communication skill, both on oral and written.
  
  

Technical Skills

• Knowledgeable in MS Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook SharePoint
  
  

Computer Program Knowledge

• Online Document Repository system / archiving system
  
  

Additional Information

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU AND THE ENVIRONMENT 

Sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on our natural environment.  

There is always more we can, and should do, to improve – whether in relation to our people, our clients, our planet, or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee. 

Our learning and development programmes and systems (including PowerU and MyCampus) enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers, while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to their colleagues. We want to empower our 5,800+ employees - from 94 nationalities, across 25 countries - to each achieve their potential.  Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support women managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced.  

We’re committed to growing relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients’ sustainability and success leads to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.

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