Newsday Media – Vacancy!!! -Administrative Assistant

Job Title: Administrative Assistant
Company: Newsday Media
Location: Carlton Centre, 3rd Floor, Room 302, Maseru
About Us: Newsday Media is a dynamic and innovative news multimedia company
dedicated to delivering high-quality journalism and insightful content. We are a small but
passionate team, committed to making a significant impact in the media landscape in
Lesotho with diverse products.
Job Description: We are looking for a dedicated and versatile Administrative Assistant to
join our team. The ideal candidate should have a background in accounting or relevant skills
and be capable of performing various administrative duties, including newspaper distribution
to shops and offices.
This role requires a male candidate to meet specific physical distribution requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
 Administrative Duties:
o Manage daily office operations, keep an attendance roster, ensure a smooth
workflow and maintaining office supplies.
o Handle correspondence, phone calls (at times), and inquiries efficiently.
o Organise and file company documents, ensuring easy retrieval when needed.
o Assist in preparing reports, presentations, and correspondence
o Assist with scheduling meetings and managing calendars.
 Accounting Basics:
o Perform basic bookkeeping and accounting tasks including data entry,
invoicing and expense tracking.
o Assist in financial reporting and budget management.
o Reconcile accounts and handle petty cash and maintain accurate financial
records.

 Newspaper Distribution:
o Distribute newspapers to various shops, subscribers and offices as per the
schedule.
o Ensure timely and accurate delivery of newspapers.
o Maintain distribution records and handle any distribution-related issues
promptly.
o Manage all distribution personnel by maintaining a clear schedule
o Maintain distribution records and address any delivery issues promptly.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
 Diploma or equivalent required; additional qualifications in administration or
accounting are a plus.
 Proven experience in administrative roles, preferably within a media company.
 Basic knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
Skills and abilities:
 Male candidate preferred to meet specific distribution requirements.

 Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
 Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
 Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
 Valid driver’s license and ability to travel for distribution purposes.
 High level of integrity and professionalism.
Physical Requirements:
 Ability to lift and carry bundles of newspapers.
 Comfortable with driving and distributing newspapers to various locations.
Join us and gain:
 Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative media company.
 Collaborative and supportive work environment.
 Potential for growth and career development.
 Make a significant impact in a small but passionate team.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their
relevant experience and why they are a good fit for this role to
managingeditor@newsdayonline.co.ls with the subject line “Administrative Assistant
Application – Newsday Media.”
Application Deadline: August 16, 2024.