NEWSDAY MEDIA
Job Title: Administrative Assistant
About Us: Newsday Media is a dynamic and innovative news multimedia company
dedicated to delivering high-quality journalism and insightful content. We are a small but passionate team, committed to making a significant impact in the media landscape in Lesotho with diverse products.
Job Description: We are looking for a dedicated and versatile Administrative Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate should have a background in accounting or relevant skills and be capable of performing various administrative duties, including newspaper distribution
to shops and offices.
This role requires a male candidate to meet specific physical distribution requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
• Administrative Duties:
o Manage daily office operations, keep an attendance roster, ensure a smooth workflow and maintaining office supplies.
o Handle correspondence, phone calls (at times), and inquiries efficiently.
o Organise and file company documents, ensuring easy retrieval when needed.
o Assist in preparing reports, presentations, and correspondence
o Assist with scheduling meetings and managing calendars.
• Accounting Basics:
o Perform basic bookkeeping and accounting tasks including data entry, invoicing and expense tracking.
o Assist in financial reporting and budget management.
o Reconcile accounts and handle petty cash and maintain accurate financial records.
• Newspaper Distribution:
o Distribute newspapers to various shops, subscribers and offices as per the schedule.
o Ensure timely and accurate delivery of newspapers.
o Maintain distribution records and handle any distribution-related issues promptly.
o Manage all distribution personnel by maintaining a clear schedule
o Maintain distribution records and address any delivery issues promptly.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
• Diploma or equivalent required; additional qualifications in administration or accounting are a plus.
• Proven experience in administrative roles, preferably within a media company.
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
Skills and abilities:
• Male candidate preferred to meet specific distribution requirements.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel for distribution purposes.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
Physical Requirements:
• Ability to lift and carry bundles of newspapers.
• Comfortable with driving and distributing newspapers to various locations.
Join us and gain:
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative media company.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Potential for growth and career development.
• Make a significant impact in a small but passionate team.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and why they are a good fit for this role to [email protected] with the subject line “Administrative Assistant
Application – Newsday Media.”
Application Deadline: August 16, 2024.
Location: Carlton Centre, 3rd Floor, Room 302, Maseru
