Administrative Assistant I - Washington, United States - Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office

Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office

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Washington, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Administrative Assistant I

in the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Washington, D.C. (WETO)

(An office of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region)

(Salary:
Starting salary ranging from US$46,068 to $57,768 per annum depending on relevant experience)
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Entry Requirements_

(a) A minimum of two years of relevant administrative experience encompassing general office duties, with at least one year of specialized experience in accounting and bookkeeping;
(b) Proficiency in both spoken andwritten English;
(c) Experience with QuickBooks is an advantage;
(d) Fluency in spoken/written Chinese is an advantage;
(e) Work experience in public or governmental organization is an advantage;
(f) Eligible to take up employment in the U.S.
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Job Description_

Reporting to the Office Manager, the Administrative Assistant will be responsible for:
(a) Maintain an up-to-date record of room inventory, including furniture, supplies and equipment, by documenting new purchases, transfers and disposals;
(b) Serve as the primary liaison between the Office Manager and Property Management Company and contractors for addressing maintenance and repair issues at the Official Residence;
(c) Assist the accountant in managing the office imprest system, allocating budgets, processing claims and payroll;
(d) Perform any admin or ad hoc duties, particularly in accounting and bookkeeping, as needed and requested.
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Term of Appointment_

Two and a half years' contract term, starting June, 2024.

Upon completion of the contract term, the employee may be eligible for a new contract, based on an assessment of overall performance over the first contract term.

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Benefits_

Upon completion of an introductory period of 90 days, the employee will enjoy the following benefits:
(a)

Medical and dental insurance coverage (insurance premium to be shared by employer and employee on a 85:15 basis)

(b) Holiday pay;
(c) Vacation leave;
(d) Paid sick leave; and

(e) 10% end-of-contract gratuity, to be paid upon satisfactory completion of the employment contract.
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Conditions_
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To apply_

Please review the job posting thoroughly to ensure you meet the described requirements and are aware of all associated job descriptions.

Only those applicants who meet all requirements may be contacted to begin the employment processing.
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Enquiries_
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General Notes_

(c) It is HKSAR Government policy to place people with a disability in appropriate jobs wherever possible. Applicants with disabilities are considered on equal terms with other applicants.

Pay:
$46, $57,768.00 per year

Benefits: