Requisition ID: ADM010155 MSD's Business Service Center (BSC), located across three regions (Americas, Europe, and Asia), are responsible for the timely and efficient delivery of standardized, global financial processes. The BSC : Americas in San Jose, Costa Rica will be responsible for the execution and delivery of a broad range of financial services and processes across MSD business divisions and markets for the Americas region.
The Administrative Assistant will support the BSC:Americas Site Lead to build the BSC footprint in Costa Rica. Job responsibilities require coordination of multiple tasks to complete work assignments which require advanced analytical ability, independent judgment, creativity, and problem solving skills. This role requires strong communication skills for effective interaction with MSDs executives and internal/external clients both on:site and remotely to maintain work flow
The individual must possess outstanding communication and people skills, and have extensive experience with event planning and coordination.
Position Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Conduct General Secretarial/Clerical duties, which constitute approximately 10 of job responsibilities
- Coordinate and perform multiple tasks while understanding the project principles and technical skills related to own work assignments
- Prioritize and perform work activities under little supervision
- Produce various work assignments which require advanced analytical ability, independent judgment, creativity, and problem solving skills
- Schedule complex, multi:leg, and international travel
- Support and assist in the use of Team Sites
- Communicate at a high level to effectively interact with MSD executives and internal/external clients both on:site and remotely to maintain work flow
- Organize special projects within the division or area
Qualifications
Education and Experience
- High School Diploma
- Minimum of 5 years Administrative Assistant experience
- Minimum of 5 years Administrative experience supporting Sr. Directors / Executives
- Fluency in English and Spanish required
- Advanced computer skills using MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and operation of other peripheral devices
- Demonstrated experience scheduling and coordinating complex, multi:leg domestic and international travel
- Experience processing Visa/Passport applications
- SAP experience processing Expense Reports, Purchase Orders, Payment Requests, Vendor Add Forms, as well as run reports within SAP
- Ability to handle and prioritize a large number of simultaneous assignments
- Experience with Event Planning and coordination
- Extraordinary attention to detail
- Outstanding communication and people skills
- Experience with financial and budget tasks
- Preferred: Advanced education or certifications such as Certified Administrative Professional, Project Management Professional Certification, Professional in Human Resources Certification
Our employees are the key to our company's success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Our Company's benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.
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