Business Assistant

About the role

Newmont's Merian operation is an open-pit gold mine in north-eastern Suriname, working on a rotational schedule. This Business Assistant provides administrative support to the executive team, delivering an effective customer service experience.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and organise internal and external meetings and events, including materials, catering and logistics, and partner with IT on technology and AV setup.
• Manage calendars and schedules, and handle domestic and international travel arrangements and logistics.
• Complete expense reports and credit card reconciliation.
• Generate purchase requisitions and payment requests using the invoicing system.
• Receive and distribute mail for the team, resolving what needs the executive's attention.
• Copy, collate, bind, package and distribute routine documents as requested by the executive and their team.
• Collaborate with and back up other Business Assistants as needed, and support special projects, board meetings, leadership meetings and company events.

Required profile

• Associate degree in a related field.
• Knowledge of administrative management, event planning and management, vendor management and customer service fundamentals.
• Foundational proficiency in planning, scheduling and calendar management, organisation, event management, travel planning and project management.

Required skills

• Competent proficiency in Microsoft Office and collaboration tools.
• Foundational proficiency in planning, scheduling and calendar management.
• Foundational proficiency in event management and travel planning.
• Competent proficiency in improving the customer service experience.

What we offer

• A competitive total rewards package supporting financial well-being and health.
• A safe, inclusive and supportive workplace.

Working conditions: onsite at Merian Sipaliwini, with a 14-day work, 7-day-off schedule of 10-hour days.