Urgent Opening For Back Office Executive

Job Description:

• Answers the telephone and provides exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.
• Drafts reports and correspondence.
• Orders supplies and equipment; maintains service contracts on office equipment.
• Attends meetings and takes meeting notes.
• Liaises with internal and external units to carryout job tasks.
• Assists managers and supervisors in developing policies and procedures.
• Provides front desk coverage as needed for backup.
• Ensures travel authorisations, accommodations, and conference registrations for employees.
• Audits/processes travel expense claims.
• Handles mileage reimbursement requests for supervision travel.
• Performs tracking and distributes monthly travel reports.
• Maintains accounts payable and accounts receivable records.
• Solves problems associated with vendors regarding shipments, billing, and statements.
• Monitors expenditures, processes payment requests for reimbursement; prepares purchase orders, purchase requisitions and ensures proper procedures for paying service providers, consultants, and contractors.
• Receives and audits invoices for accuracy and compliance and ensures prompt payment of departmental bills.
• Handles administrative tasks for faculty searches and staff recruiting.
• Oversees department hiring procedures.
• Handles event planning for meetings, professional development, and other department initiatives.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.