Ref: MI45202

Senior Business Assistant / Administration Manager

Sector Administration/PA
Type Full-time, Permanent
Location London
Salary (Annual) £41,000 - 53,000 / Year
A global Japanese trading house is currently recruiting a Senior Business Assistant / Administration Manager to work in their Food Department in London.
Senior Business Assistant / Administration Manager must have strong knowledge on trade execution and logistics, finance, accounting, credit management, as well as a basic understanding of tax and legal affairs.
MI45202

TYPE: Permanent, full-time
WORKING HOURS: 9:00-17:00 from Monday to Friday
SALARY: £41-53K depending on experience, plus good benefits
START: ASAP
LOCATION: Central London (Currently company is providing Hybrid work however due to the type of work you might need to be in the office)

Senior Business Assistant / Administration Manager Main Responsibilities:
• To execute sales administrative operations (documentation, logistics operations, credit lines and payment schedules, communication/negotiation with clients/suppliers including resolution of disputes, reporting)
• To execute sales administrative operations of the businesses that she is in charge including but not limited to rice, grain, beat seeds to conclude contracts, settle payments and to deal with problems such as quality issues, seeking the most suitable solution through constructive negotiations
• To manage and optimize business processes, working with the relevant sales staff, administrative staff, corporate departments including, logistics division, accounting & finance etc.
• Archive information management, including archives and records management in case of an internal audit to ensure knowledge management and transfer among the department members
• To manage administrative tasks (booking of hotels and transport, conference arrangements, managing memberships, and service providers) and to allocate these tasks among administrative staff
• To support the General Manager in making sales and customer records
• To provide market data and services concerning UK and EU as requested by the General Manager or counterparts


Senior Business Assistant / Administration Manager Ideal Candidate:
• Advanced knowledge for trade transaction, finance, accounting, credit management, logistics, basic tax and legal affairs
• Ability to work independently
• Multi-tasking, prioritization, management of time, pressure and workload
• Basic numerical and analytical skills
• Advanced command of MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and internal systems such as SAP
• Good communications skills (verbal, written and listening) in English. Japanese would be advantageous
• Deep knowledge on trade execution and logistics, as well as our system supporting the transactions
• Ability to shift tasks in alignment with the necessities of the ROO, GM and the department
• Ability to plan and organize tasks well in ahead in light of annual business calendar and events
• Ability to manage and keep good relationships with internal members and external parties


** All applicants for the Senior Business Assistant / Administration Manager must have the right to work in the UK as the Company is not able to offer visa support.
Updated: 6 days ago
Ref: MI45202