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Senior Administration Officer.Bahrain-Administration Unit.Corporate Affairs-MBBHR

Senior Administration Officer.Bahrain-Administration Unit.Corporate Affairs-MBBHR

Mashreq Corporate & Investment Banking GroupBahrain
6 days ago
Job description

Senior Administration Officer

  • Bahrain – Administration Unit
  • Corporate Affairs – MBBHR

Join to apply for the Senior Administration Officer role at Mashreq Corporate & Investment Banking Group .

The Admin Officer is responsible for supervising the administrative and security operations of the branch, ensuring smooth day-to-day functioning, regulatory compliance, and effective vendor and cost management. The role provides strategic support to the Finance & Admin Manager while taking ownership of key administrative processes, security controls, and operational enhancements to achieve efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and high service standards.

MIS / People Management

  • Invoice / Vostro Tracker
  • Vendor management and Tracking Vendor Payments
  • Monthly expense provisions
  • Fixed asset management
  • Petty Cash reports
  • Filing important agreements / documents
  • Input VAT tracker
  • Logistics

  • Office Facilities management
  • Branch Security coordination
  • Hotel & Travel arrangement
  • Manage office supplies and stationery
  • Co-ordinate and manage office events
  • Other

  • Additional support to Finance & Admin Manager in Audits and Budget exercise
  • Perform timely SOP reviews and RCSA’s
  • Key Result Areas

  • Administrative & Operational Management
  • Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee branch administrative operations and provide direct support to the Finance & Admin Manager in all administrative and branch security aspects.
  • Ensure timely preparation, processing, and approval of LPOs, invoices, and vendor payments in line with ADM and bank policy. Share with CAD for payment settlements.
  • Responsible of processing Vostro payments, and settlement of Nostro outstanding entries.
  • Supervise general office management including supplies, utilities, groceries, and stationery to ensure smooth daily operations.
  • Lead branch extension, relocation, and renovation projects, ensuring minimum disruption to operations.
  • Responsible for the annual renewal of post office box.
  • Responsible for the maintenance of premises, office equipment, facilities, and security systems.
  • Handle mail management, creating airway bills, take and collect mails from / to post office.
  • Responsible of assets capitalization and reviewing fixed assets register, reconciliation and assets write-off.
  • Prepare Inter Office Memo for hiring services and vendors.
  • In charge of CBB dispatching and corresponding.
  • Vendor & Procurement Management

  • Manage vendor relationships to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and compliance.
  • Conduct annual e-screening on all vendors to comply with bank policy.
  • Perform market research to procure the most efficient vendors.
  • Perform TPRM assessment upon vendor onboarding.
  • Negotiate contracts and obtain competitive proposals for procurement and supplies.
  • Ensure adherence to bank procurement policies, unit SOPs, and regulatory requirements.
  • Monitor vendor performance against SLAs and ensure timely renewal of agreements.
  • Custodian of all vendor agreements, ensuring accuracy, timely renewal, and compliance.
  • Compliance, Audit & Reporting

  • Regularly review, update, and improve SOPs related to admin, security, and procurement.
  • Prepare MIS reports, trackers, and cost reviews to support financial control and highlight inefficiencies.
  • Prepare Monthly Exception Reports (MERs) on deviations and lead RCSA assessments on administrative and security processes.
  • Liaise with auditors and provide timely information / documentation to facilitate smooth audits.
  • Support annual budget preparation and cost optimization initiatives.
  • Financial & Regulatory Administration

  • Ensure timely payment of all government dues including LMRA, GOSI, utilities, and license fees.
  • Compile VAT data and prepare memos to ensure accurate and timely settlement of liabilities.
  • Security & Risk Management

    Responsible for physical security controls of the branch including door access, alarm systems, and CCTV monitoring in coordination with the Ministry of Interior.

  • Responsible for physical access system, adding / revoking staff access following the access matrix. Perform regular review on the door access.
  • Create annual suitability review report on the third-party outsourcing vendor by performing a physical visit to vendor’s site.
  • Maintain effective document archiving and record management with third party vendor, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Remain available on-call for emergencies and urgent security or administrative matters.
  • Responsible of ensuring the availability and maintenance of electricity power backup systems to support uninterrupted branch operations.
  • Staff & Guest Services

  • Manage travel and accommodation arrangements for guests, and overseas visitors.
  • Provide administrative guidance and timely support for staff inquiries.
  • Organize internal events, training sessions, and staff engagement activities.
  • Responsible of bank’s branding.
  • Provide internal communication to support engagement and awareness.
  • Responsible of guests and staff’s family visit visa.
  • Strengthen the bank’s service culture by simplifying, standardizing, and continuously improving administrative processes.
  • Qualifications

  • University graduate with administrative background and experience of 3+ years in similar function.
  • Good communication, customer service, negotiation and office management skills.
  • Excellent command over written and spoken English and Arabic.
  • To be good at handling difficult people and patient with customer.
  • Tact and always in good manner.
  • Well organized and time bound individual.
  • Good working knowledge of MS Office computer skills.
  • Initiative to learn and grow and have precision to details and quality.
  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level

    Employment type

    Contract

    Job function

    Administrative

    Industries

    Banking

    Location

    Manama, Capital Governorate, Bahrain

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