Administrative Assistant Job at CrossBoundary Group

CrossBoundary Group is a mission-driven investment and advisory firm that unlocks the power of capital for sustainable growth and strong returns in underserved markets. CrossBoundary Advisory has advised on over US$700 million of closed transactions in underserved markets across a broad range of impactful sectors, including agriculture, health, education, manufacturing, ICT, infrastructure, and clean power. Our investment platforms, CrossBoundary Energy, CrossBoundary Energy Access, and CrossBoundary Educational Infrastructure, directly finance projects to bring cheaper, cleaner, and more reliable electricity, as well as education infrastructure, to developing countries.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Position: Administrative Assistant

Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Description

• We are recruiting an Administrative Assistant . The Administrative Assistant will provide support to our managers and employees, assisting with daily office needs and managing our company’s general administrative activities.
• The ideal candidate will be a problem solver who has excellent communication skills and impeccable attention to detail.

Primary Responsibilities

• Greeting visitors and pointing them in the right direction, answering inquiries, and creating a welcoming environment.
• Processing and directing mail and incoming packages or deliveries.
• Ordering, stocking, and distributing office supplies.
• Organizing all shipments and distribution routes to ensure timely deliveries i.e., swag items, team care packages, etc.
• Assisting in organizing and supervising other office activities e.g., event planning, team lunches, etc.
• Ensuring that basic facilities, such as water and heating, are well-maintained.
• Ensuring operation of office equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques
• Performing a range of staff and/or operational support activities; may serve as a liaison with other departments on basic administrative and/or operational matters.
• Arranging meetings and conferences, scheduling interviews, and appointments, and performing other duties related to maintaining one or more individual schedules, making travel and lodging arrangements, either directly or through travel agencies.
• Carrying out administrative duties such as filing, typing, copying, binding, scanning, etc.
• Addressing employees’ queries regarding office management issues (e.g., stationery, hardware, and travel arrangements)
• Anticipating the needs of others to ensure their seamless and positive experience.
• Performing miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Who You Are

• Proven administrative experience
• Superb written and verbal communication skills
• Strong time-management skills and multitasking ability
• Excellent customer service skills required
• Aptitude for learning new software and systems.

Note: Think you have what it takes but are not sure you check every box? If you're passionate about what we're building, we want to hear from you!