Vancouver Freeze Dry Ltd. (“VFD”), headquartered in Langley, BC, is dedicated to providing natural, healthy, and nourishing foods to enhance a healthy lifestyle. Every department, from R&D, production, logistics, administration to the international sales-marketing team, works collaboratively towards our shared mission- through the innovative creation of healthy snacks; spreading a little joy along the way. Being a fast-growing business, we are seeking an Office Assistant to join our young dynamic team.
Responsibilities:
- Answer, screen and direct incoming calls, take and relay messages when required;
- Maintain safe, tidy and clean reception area;
- Oversee and co-ordinate office administrative procedures in order to ensure efficiency and effectiveness within the Office;
- Assist in the preparation of payroll and have regular communication with the outsourcing accounting firm;
- Assist in the preparation of operating budget and maintain inventory and budgetary controls;
- Assist the executive management in collecting operating data and prepare periodic and special reports.
Qualifications:
- A university degree or college diploma in Business, Office Administration, Accounting, or related discipline required;
- 3+ years of office administrative experience;
- Knowledge and work experience of Accounting is an asset;
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Highly organized with the ability to prioritize multiple task;
- Attention to details;
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision;
- Fluency in English and Mandarin required.
COVID-19 precaution(s):
- Remote interview process
- Personal protective equipment provided or required
- Social distancing guidelines in place
- Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place
Work remotely
- No
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From $17.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:
- Accounting: 1 year (preferred)
- administrative assistant: 3 years (preferred)
Language:
- Mandarin (required)