administrative assistant

Anderson Bookkeeping & Tax Services; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services provider in Winnipeg, Manitoba is seeking a dedicated individual for a permanent position. Responsibilities include preparing meeting minutes, performing bookkeeping tasks, and providing excellent customer service. Candidates should have a high school graduation certificate and at least 7 months of relevant experience. Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently are essential.

Qualifications

• 7 months to less than 1 year of experience or equivalent.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Record and prepare minutes of meetings and seminars.
• Compile data and advise senior management.
• Perform basic bookkeeping tasks and provide customer service.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Client focus

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Sage Accounting Software

MS Excel

MS Word

QuickBooks

Job description

Overview

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 10 to 40 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Finance and insurance
• Business services

Tasks

• Record and prepare minutes of meetings, seminars and conferences
• Answer telephone and relay telephone calls and messages
• Answer electronic enquiries
• Compile data, statistics and other information
• Advise senior management
• Set up and maintain manual and computerized information filing systems
• Conduct research
• Perform data entry
• Provide customer service
• Perform basic bookkeeping tasks

Computer and technology knowledge

• Sage Accounting Software
• MS Excel
• MS Word
• Quick Books

Technical terminology

• Financial

Area of specialization

• Financial statements
• Invoices
• Charts, tables, graphs and diagrams
• Business process management
• Accounting

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Repetitive tasks
• Large workload
• Work with minimal supervision

Personal suitability

• Ability to multitask
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Accurate
• Client focus
• Reliability
• Time management
• Adaptability
• Accountability
• Dependability
• Due diligence
• Quick learner

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the necessary equipment for remote work (i.e. internet, home office, etc.)?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?