Admin Assistant (2 Positions)
Duty Station: Addis Ababa
Deadline: October 3, 2026
Job Description
About the Company
Optimum Audit and Consultancy is a reputable audit and consulting firm formed through the merger of several experienced firms. With a team of highly skilled professionals, we provide comprehensive audit and business advisory services. We are committed to delivering high-quality, value-driven solutions that support our clients’ growth and success.
Job Title: Admin Assistant
Job Overview
We are looking for a highly organized, versatile, and professional Administrative Assistant to join our team. In this multifaceted role, you will serve as the primary point of contact for our office, combining front-desk reception, executive secretarial support, and external liaison responsibilities to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Welcome visitors, clients, and partners warmly and direct them to the appropriate person or meeting room.
- Manage incoming phone calls, take accurate messages, and route inquiries promptly.
- Maintain a clean, professional, and well-organized front desk and reception area.
- Act as a reliable focal point for communication between internal departments, external vendors, clients, and government or regulatory entities.
- Draft, send, track, and follow up on official correspondence, letters, and emails.
- Coordinate document deliveries, dispatches, and couriers.
- Manage calendars, schedule appointments, and coordinate internal and external meetings.
- Prepare meeting agendas, take detailed minutes, and distribute action items.
- Draft, format, and proofread letters, reports, memos, and presentations.
- Organize and maintain efficient physical and digital filing systems.
- Assist with tracking office supply inventory and submitting procurement requisitions when needed.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education: Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Office Management, Communications, or a related field.
- Experience: 2+ years of experience in an administrative, secretarial, or reception role.
- Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skill in English.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and digital filing systems.
- Interpersonal Skills: Strong customer service orientation, professional presence, and conflict-resolution abilities.
- Organizational Skills: Excellent time management, ability to prioritize tasks, and high attention to detail.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize work
How to Apply
If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity to advance your professional career, please submit your resume, cover letter, and any other relevant documents to: recruitment@optimumet.com or submit them in person at our office located on the 4th Floor of Noah Building, adjacent to Golagul Building, Haya Hulet, Addis Ababa.
We appreciate all applications, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for considering Optimum as your next career opportunity.
For additional information please call Tel. +251-11-635-25-26/ +251-920-24-25-26




