IFS is hiring an

Administration Executive

Colombo, Sri Lanka
Full-Time

We are seeking a highly organized Administrative Assistant to support the operational needs of the a few Leaders within the organization that are based across the globe. This role is pivotal in facilitating the smooth execution of daily tasks and long-term projects by providing comprehensive administrative support.

This role is ideal for a proactive and dedicated individual looking to contribute to the efficiency of our leadership team. If you are committed to excellence and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we would like to hear from you. 

Sound interesting? Then join us as our new Admin Assistant. 

Tasks Include but are not limited to:

  • Diary and Email Management: Maintain day-to-day diary schedules and manage extensive email communications, ensuring the COO is on time and prepared for meeting, including preparing briefing documents. Additionally, act as a backup for the Business Support Executive in managing the President’s email communications and diary as and when required.
  • Meeting Coordination: Organize internal and external meetings, including room bookings and preparing necessary documents, while liaising with key stakeholders.
  • Document Preparation: Create and edit presentations, reports, and documents using PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
  • Financial Administration: Process and review expenses and other financial requests for the President and COO, ensuring adherence to company policies.
  • Travel Arrangements: Manage complex travel itineraries, including flights, accommodations, and ground transportation for the President and COO.
  • Flexibility: Available for support outside standard office hours when necessary.
  • Personal Assistant Duties: Handle ad-hoc personal tasks and administrative duties as required.
  • High level of education
  • A minimum of five years’ experience in a similar Administrative position 
  • Experience of working in the software/technology industry an advantage 
  • Previous experience of working within a sales organisation is strongly preferred  
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
  • Competent with Microsoft Office packages, particularly Word, Outlook and PowerPoint 
  • Proven history of supporting remote, global leaders across different timezones is preferred 
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks in a timely manner  

Personal skills and qualities:

  • Uses initiative with minimal supervision 
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working with senior executives and external stakeholders.
  • Discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
  • Problem solver with can do attitude
  • Dedicated to the quality and accuracy of projects from inception to completion 
  • Reliable, trustworthy and ability to maintain confidentiality at all times 
  • Can manage a heavy workload with strict deadlines 
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to priorities, multi-task and co-ordinate workloads and work under pressure to meet deadlines 
  • Good time management skills 
  • Flexible and willing to take on ad-hoc tasks 
  • Comfortable working independently and as part of a team

Technical skills:  

  • MS Office applications – excellent level 
  • Good IT skills and the ability to produce reports and manage data 
  • MS Office 

We believe that coming together as a community, in person, is important for innovation, connection and fostering a sense of belonging.  Our roles have the right balance of remote and in-office working to enable flexibility for managing your life along with ensuring a real connection with your colleagues and the broader IFS community. #Li-Hybrid

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