Job Description

Our client, a leader in the banking industry is seeking an Administrative Assistant for a 6-month contract, with the possibility of extension. This is a hybrid position in their downtown Toronto office. In this role you will be responsible for providing high-level administrative support by conducting research, handling information requests and performing clerical functions.

Responsibilities:

• Perform general office duties such as ordering supplies, maintaining records management systems, and performing basic bookkeeping work
• Prepare invoices, reports, memos, letters, financial statements, and other documents

• File and retrieve corporate documents, records, and reports
• Read and analyze incoming memos, submissions, and reports to determine their significance and plan their distribution
• Prepare agendas and make arrangements for committee, board and other meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or equivalent required

• 5 to 7 years experience required

• Verbal and written communication skills, multi-tasking, customer service skills and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and manage one’s time
• Ability to keep information organized and confidential
• Basic mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback preferred
• Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint