ASSISTANT CEO (MANDARIN TRANSLATOR)

Starlead Surabaya; Surabaya ꦱꦸꦫꦧꦪ; On-site; IDR 66,960,000 - 133,920,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

BPJS after 3 months

Direct exposure to leadership

Strategic planning exposure

Job summary

Starlead Surabaya seeks a highly organized Management Assistant to support the CEO and align Indonesian operations with Chinese leadership. The role requires bilingual communication, strategic thinking, and strong HR and operations understanding.

You will translate management discussions, prepare reports and documents, and coordinate cross‑department initiatives while maintaining high standards of confidentiality and accountability in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Management/Business/related field as listed.
• HSK5 Mandarin proficiency required with strong speaking/listening/reading/writing.

Responsibilities

• Assist the CEO in daily management activities, business operations, and strategic planning.
• Act as a communication bridge between Chinese management and Indonesian employees, ensuring clear and accurate communication.
• Translate and communicate management instructions between Mandarin and Indonesian.
• Coordinate with department heads and employees to ensure management decisions and company targets are properly executed.
• Monitor task progress, employee performance, and departmental achievements.
• Identify operational problems, analyze situations, and proactively provide practical solutions.
• Initiate management discussions and propose improvements to business operations, work systems, and organizational structure.
• Support employee development by improving work standards, discipline, accountability, and overall team performance.
• Prepare management reports, meeting minutes, presentations, and other important business documents.
• Ensure effective coordination, timely follow-ups, and smooth communication across all departments.

Skills

Mandarin proficiency (HSK5)

Indonesian fluency

English proficiency

Microsoft Office

Report writing

Communication

Strategic thinking

Leadership potential

Initiative

Detail orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Management/Business/International Business/Economics/Psychology or related fields

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Bachelor's degree (S1) in Management, Business Administration, International Business, Economics, Psychology, or related fields.

Graduates from universities in China are strongly preferred.

Minimum HSK 5 proficiency in Mandarin Chinese, with strong speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.

Fluent in Indonesian, with clear, structured, detailed, and professional communication skills.

Good English proficiency is an advantage.

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Experienced in preparing reports, presentations, meeting minutes, and business documents.

Previous experience as a Management Assistant, Executive Assistant, Business Assistant, Management Trainee, or in a similar position is preferred.

Understanding of business operations, organizational management, and human resource management is an advantage.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist the CEO in daily management activities, business operations, and strategic planning.

Act as a communication bridge between Chinese management and Indonesian employees, ensuring clear and accurate communication.

Translate and communicate management instructions, business discussions, and company policies between Mandarin and Indonesian.

Coordinate with department heads and employees to ensure management decisions and company targets are properly executed.

Monitor task progress, employee performance, and departmental achievements.

Identify operational problems, analyze situations, and proactively provide practical solutions.

Initiate management discussions and propose improvements to business operations, work systems, and organizational structure.

Support employee development by improving work standards, discipline, accountability, and overall team performance.

Prepare management reports, meeting minutes, presentations, and other important business documents.

Ensure effective coordination, timely follow-ups, and smooth communication across all departments.

PERSONAL QUALITIES & COMPETENCIES

We are looking for someone who:

Strong Logical Thinking: Able to analyze situations, understand problems, and make decisions based on facts and logic.

High Initiative: Proactively identifies what needs to be done without constantly waiting for instructions.

Excellent Communication: Able to communicate clearly, precisely, and professionally with different levels of management and employees.

Strong Memory & Attention to Detail: Able to remember important instructions, follow up on details, and avoid overlooking responsibilities.

Problem-Solving Skills: Does not simply report problems but also provides practical solutions.

Strategic Mindset: Able to see the bigger picture and understand how daily operations contribute to company objectives.

Leadership Potential: Able to coordinate people, influence positive working behavior, and encourage employees to improve their performance.

Proactive Discussion: Confident in initiating discussions, sharing opinions, asking critical questions, and providing constructive feedback to management.

Adaptability: Quick to understand new situations, learn business processes, and adjust to changing priorities.

Work Under Pressure: Able to manage multiple responsibilities, tight deadlines, and demanding work situations while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.

High Responsibility & Confidentiality: Trustworthy in handling sensitive business information and management matters.

BENEFITS

Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.

BPJS will be submit after 3 month.

Opportunity to work directly with company leadership.

Opportunity to participate in strategic business planning and organizational development.