Office Manager

60-70K + bonus

Vancouver, BC

ABOUT US

STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, and Manufacturing Operations. STRIVE supports various clients from small to medium-sized enterprises to Fortune 500 organizations for their permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment needs.

THE ROLE

STRIVE has partnered with an esteemed client in the investment banking industry. This is a great opportunity to work with a renowned company, a TOP EMPLOYER, and expand your current experience. We are looking for an Office Manager who is adaptable and focused for theirVancouverlocation.

Established in 1990, our client is a leading independent investment banking firm, based in Vancouver, British Columbia.They provide transaction advice to Western Canadian companies on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, financings and other corporate transactions.

Their team of 15 individuals has vast experience in advising companies on a wide range of transactions.They enjoy the challenge of seeing each deal through to successful completion and are driven to achieve their clients transaction objectives.They bring our energy, tenacity, entrepreneurial spirit and experience to every deal. They have a unified, focused team that exemplifies teamwork, ingenuity and flexibility.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Office Management Activities

oManaging relationships and related administration with vendors (e.g. landlord, suppliers of office equipment and other office services);

oManaging payroll, expense reports, and benefits-related items for staff;

oCo-ordinating and scheduling meeting room use;

oManaging incoming payments from customers, including preparation of invoices and banking-related activities;

oManaging office databases and files; and

oA broad range of other tasks that may arise and require addressing to ensure the smooth overall functioning of the office

Other general administrative support

Assistance in the preparation of client-related presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint

Conducting research in support of client projects

Preparing memos and other documents in Microsoft Word

REQUIREMENTS:

At least 2 years experience working in a professional services environment in an office management or other administrative support role

Proactive, energetic approach keen to help out on a broad range of tasks

Ability and desire to take on responsibility and proven ability as a self-starter

Interest in learning new skills and tasks

Strong teamwork skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Substantial experience working with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint; experience with Excel would also be an asset for this role

Experience in managing payments, banking, and other financial and accounting matters would be an asset for this role

Please note:

This role is not a hybrid or remote work role and requires regular physical attendance in the office.

There is some flexibility in standard working hours for this role depending on the candidates personal circumstances.

Seeking a candidate who can work at least 30 hours/week and up to 40 hours/week.The total weekly hours could be spread across either four or five days per week in the office.