Administrative professionals have always worn many hats, and these days they’re wearing even more. They increasingly need to partner with company leaders and collaborate with departments to manage projects and remote-work issues.
Job seekers with standout soft skills – such as organisational, communication and time-management capabilities – and the ability to work with an array of personality types are highly sought by employers. Experience with help desks and social media accounts are pluses, too.
Here are 10 administrative roles in Malaysia that can earn you an attractive salary.
1. Senior executive assistant
Senior executive assistants support those in a company’s top tier, such as the president or chief executive officer. They may coordinate calendars and schedule appointments, manage travel arrangements, take care of emails and phone calls, and prepare reports.
Average monthly salary: RM8,000
2. Office or building manager
Office managers ensure buildings meet the needs of those who work within them. Their tasks include managing cleaning, parking, and security, and ensuring a suitable working condition for all.
Office managers may also inspect buildings to determine whether or not they are in need of maintenance or repair.
Average monthly salary: RM6,000
3. Legal secretary
Legal secretaries assist lawyers through various administrative duties. For instance, they could transcribe and write legal documents, file important documents, carry out research, and respond to calls and emails.
Average monthly salary: RM5,000
4. Executive assistant
Executive assistants help a senior office staff member with a variety of duties. They might offer clerical support, organise meetings, make travel arrangements, and handle a manager’s correspondence.
Average monthly salary: RM5,000
5. Business administrator
Business administrators handle the daily management of an organisation. They generally oversee a company’s finances, approve spending, and work to promote the productivity and growth of the company.
Average monthly salary: RM3,000
6. Receptionist
Receptionists usually greet visitors, answer calls, and maintain office directories. They also help the rest of the administrative staff with tasks such as data entry and research.
Average monthly salary: RM3,000
7. Accounting clerk
Accounting clerks help with a company’s financial operations. They update financial records, process business transactions, prepare reports, and balance bank statements.
Average monthly salary: RM2,900
8. Despatcher
Despatchers are tasked with fulfilling logistical responsibilities such as transporting parcels from one destination to another, or delivering documents between individuals or organisations. They may also field calls from clients or customers on matters related to transport and delivery.
Average monthly salary: RM2,800
9. Administrative assistant
Admin assistants support managers, colleagues and visitors. They may answer phone calls, schedule appointments and meetings, take meeting minutes, order office supplies, and use various office-management systems to complete their duties.
Average monthly salary: RM2,500
10. Office clerk
Office clerks have many duties including answering phone calls, delivering messages, running errands, and filing records. They might also gather financial records and organise office activities.
Average monthly salary: RM2,400
This article first appeared in jobstore.com, an online job site that specialises in providing jobseekers with the latest job opportunities by matching talented individuals with reputable companies in Malaysia. Find your dream job with over 40,000 job vacancies in Malaysia.
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