Sainsbury's Asia Ltd

J Sainsbury Plc is one of the UK’s leading Grocery and Non Food retailers. Sainsbury’s was founded in 1869 and our heritage defines the way we operate. Our vision is to be the most trusted retailer where customers and colleagues love to work and shop, and our 160,000 colleagues put this into practice every day across our 1,200 multi format stores in the UK. We put our customers and their values at the heart of everything do, and apply industry leading ethical trading practices underpinned by a firm commitment to sustainable sourcing.

Sainsbury’s Asia is the direct sourcing function for Sainsbury’s. We source great products from suppliers at the best quality and the right cost in order to provide our customers with the products they love. To support the ongoing growth of our strategic sourcing from the region we are now looking for confident and passionate candidates to join our team in challenging and enjoyable roles.

Find out more about us at http://www.j-sainsbury.co.uk/ and http://www.sainsburys.co.uk

ROLE PROFILE

Job Title: Office Administrator

Location: Bangladesh Office

Reports to: Head of Finance – South Asia

Division/Dept.: Finance & Admin

In a nutshell

To implement and manage effective administration procedures in the respective SAL office. In addition, to maintain accurate and timely records of basic financial transactions in the office and to support the HR function and travel management.

What I need to do

Human Resources:

  • Prepare, coordinate and support for new joiner and separation process;
  • Maintain colleagues’ personal data forms (for emergency use) in HRÕs cabinet;
  • Work with HR Manager to liaise, support, monitor and coordinate with vendors to ensure their service quality is satisfy (i.e. insurance company);
  • Maintain and update leave record for Bangladesh office
  • Ad hoc admin support in coordinating and organise training by HR

Administration:

  • Implement standard administrative procedures in line with the rest of Sainsbury’s Asia
  • These will include implementation of a staff handbook as well as travel policy, booking and authorization procedures
  • Manage relationships with all supporting third parties including utilities, couriers etc.
  • Manage office vehicles and business continuity
  • Manage the IT system within the office with the support of a third party and all communication including email servers, telephone network and video conferencing facilities

Finance:

  • Maintain basic accounting records including petty cash book, cash book and purchase ledger
  • Account for withholding tax with the support of our third party accountants
  • Assist our third party in preparation of monthly payroll with a view to bringing this in house at some stage
  • Basic shipment and cost saving reporting
How I will succeed                                                      
  • Smooth running of office administration, with all Asia wide policies implemented and local policies tailored as is necessary.  Finance control environment is robust and basic reporting is prepared accurately and on a timely basis.
What I need to know
  • Over 3 years’ experience in the field of administration and office management
  • Basic accounting skills supported by excellent written and verbal English
  • Familiar with IT systems and management of third parties
  • Excellent knowledge of MS office and key software
What I need to show
  • Fluency in English and excellent overall communicator
  • High attention to detail and Inquisitive and proactive personality
  • Dedicated and committed to achieving all goals and objectives in both an autonomous and team environment

Resources available to me

  • 3rd party Office boys, Driver, security personnel
What decisions I can make
N/A
Grade
C3
Apply Instruction
Email to hrbd@sainsburys.com.hk
Date of last Job application
20th of December 2016