Courier / Office Assistant

About the role

PwC Guyana is looking for a Courier/Office Assistant to provide dependable courier, facilities, reception and general administrative support. The role covers the on-time delivery and collection of mail and parcels, courier requests, reception duties and office administration, and supports the planning and logistics of internal and external meetings, conferences and events.

Key responsibilities

• Courier: deliver and collect envelopes, documents and packages, assist with banking-related tasks, retrieve items from off-site facilities and clear post office boxes
• Receive, sort and distribute inbound and outbound mail on time
• Transport staff to meetings and events, collect catering and office supplies, and help with special events
• Maintain the assigned vehicle: fuel, service appointments, washing and keeping the interior clean
• Office assistant: use MS Office to produce documents, print and bind materials to the firm's brand standard
• Monitor and maintain office supplies, order and distribute them, and keep convenience centres stocked
• Assist with shredding and recycling, arrange office repairs and maintenance, and set up meeting rooms
• Reception: answer switchboard calls professionally, direct external visitors, handle DHL courier requests, accept deliveries and inform staff
• Provide backup support to colleagues and departments and carry out ad hoc tasks

Required profile

• At least three years of relevant experience in courier services, office administration, facilities support, reception, customer service or a related field is desirable
• Experience in professional services or another corporate environment is an asset
• Completion of at least five CSEC/CXC subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, is desirable
• A valid driver's licence appropriate for the assigned vehicle and a satisfactory driving record
• Ability to work from the Georgetown office and travel to client, banking, government and other business locations, and to work additional hours when needed
• Ability to safely lift, carry and move office packages and supplies

Required skills

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent oral and written communication and active listening
• Strong organisational skills, prioritisation and problem-solving under tight deadlines
• Professionalism, discretion, integrity and tact with internal and external clients