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Executive Secretary & Office Coordinator

YAFCO Trading PLC

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Business

Business Administration

Addis Ababa

4 years - 5 years

1 Position

2025-06-13

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2025-07-04

Required Skills

organise facilities for office personnel

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Fields of study

Business Management

Business Administration

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Job Description

YAFCO Trading PLC is seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief Accountant for its four divisions and Accountant to the Cafeteria (Cafe) operation. 

Chief Accountant to oversee and coordinate financial activities across its four divisions:

Technology Products Import & Distribution  2.Green Coffee Export  3.Roasted & Ground Coffee for Retail and Export 4.Cafeteria Operations

The Executive Secretary provides high-level administrative support to senior executives by handling information requests, performing clerical functions, preparing reports, managing schedules, and coordinating communication within and outside the organization. This role requires discretion, efficiency, excellent organizational skills, and a deep understanding of office management and executive support.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Executive Secretary Duties

  • Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements.

  • Prepare reports, presentations, and correspondence on behalf of executives.

  • Attend meetings, take minutes, and ensure timely follow-up on action items.

  • Handle confidential documents and maintain discretion at all times.

  • Screen and prioritize emails, calls, and requests directed to executives.

  • Liaise with internal  departments and external stakeholders as needed.

  • Handle confidential documents ensuring they remain secure.

  • Schedule meetings and prepare agendas; record and distribute minutes.

  • Monitor, review, and approve standard expenditures to ensure the activities of the office are conducted within established budgets.

  • Perform general office duties such as ordering supplies, maintaining records management systems, and performing basic bookkeeping work.

Office Coordinator Duties

  • Oversee day-to-day administrative operations of the office.

  • Monitor office supplies and place orders as necessary.

  • Coordinate with vendors, service providers, and building management.

  • Organize and maintain office files, records, both electronic and physical.

  • Assist in onboarding new employees and organizing staff events.

  • Ensure office equipment is maintained and troubleshoot basic issues.

  • Implement and maintain office policies and procedures.

Prepare reports, memos, letters, and other documents using word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software.

Perform general office duties such as ordering supplies, maintaining records management systems, and performing basic bookkeeping work.

Salary is Negotiable

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field.

  • Minimum of 4–5 years of experience in a similar administrative or coordination role.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

  • Ability to work independently and handle sensitive information with discretion.

Additional skills

  • Time management and problem-solving skills.

  • Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.

  • Friendly and professional demeanor.

  • Experience working in trading or import/export industries is an advantage.

How to Apply

Interested applicants and qualified candidates should submit their application non-returnable copies with CV within 15 working days from the time of the vacancy announcement. For position 1 Duty Station is (Mattot Cafe) Leme Hotel to 24 Kebel behind the road bridge adjacent to Sidra international Hotel and for other position Duty Station- is Addis Ababa Bole Medhanialem Mall. Place of application: Bole Medhanialem Mall 6 th floor room Number 605  For more information፡ Tel +251116392907 Mob. +251982988283 email HR@yafcoet.com

Fields Of Study

Business Management

Business Administration

Skills Required

organise facilities for office personnel

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