Job: Office / Administrative Assistant (Pharmaceutical & Cosmetics Ecommerce Startup)

Our Client

Our client for this Office / Administrative Assistant role is a well funded Swiss-based pharmaceutical laboratory start up, that has developed an innovative molecule used for food supplement and cosmetics. The company just opened its New York office to start US operations with a very aggressive development plan.

Objective

The Office / Administrative Assistant will be in charge of handling all sorts of administrative tasks to support the local general manager.

Job Description 

• Day-to-day administrative tasks on Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable
• Invoice payments
• Assistance in relationship with bank and lawyers.
• International Wire Transfer trouble shooting

Requirements

• 2-3 years of relevant experience as administrative assistant
• Very organized and reliable
• Good working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• French fluency would be a plus
• Appreciated previous experience: L’Oreal, Lancome, Coty, BPI, Beaute Prestige International, LVMH, Parfums Christian Dior, InterParfums, Clarins, Estee Lauder, Clinique, Puig, Louis Vuitton, Ralph Lauren, Gucci
• Appreciated previous titles: Office Assistant, Administrative Assistant, Accounting Assistant, Bookkeeper.