Keegan Resources (Ghana) Ltd. is a fully-owned subsidiary of Asanko Gold Inc., a company in the process of developing into the next major gold producer in Ghana. The vision of Asanko is to become a mid-tier gold mining company that maximizes value for a/I stakeholders over the medium term

Job Summary

•   Execute the site front office reception duties in a manner that reflects the Asanko Gold values;
•   Provide efficient and effective confidential administrative support and secretarial duties to support the General Manager and other Managers as required;
•   Apply the authorised systems and processes under the control of the General Manager's Office;
•   Ensure all General Manager communication, planning schedules, appointments, meetings, reports, travel and associated tasks are well organised;
•   Maintain calendar planning and appointment management in relation to scheduled meetings (internal and external);
•   Assist in liaising with a range of internal and external clients as required for the preparation of correspondence and in the handling of general queries and requests;
•   Maintain systems and practices that promote forward planning to ensure the General Manager has the appropriate documentation, reports and associated information for meetings and appointments;
•   Manage and prioritise workflows to ensure that meeting reports, minutes, correspondence and matters for attention are dealt with in a professional and timely manner:
•   Immediately report any work-related accident, injury or near miss to the General Manager.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Higher National Diploma Secretarial /Qualification in Business Management,
•   Three (3) years post qualification experience in a similar position
•   Experience with Microsoft Access, MS Excel, MS Word and Power point;
•   Well developed communication, consultation, and administrative assistance and liaison skills as well as the ability to interact with people of diverse cultures and levels,
•   Ability to work as part of a team, providing support to other Executives and Managers;
•   Demonstrated understanding of extiactive industry's operanons, including ability to liaise with Government and regulatory bodies and staff,
•   Demonstrated experience at scheduling meetings, preparing agendas and taking minuses
•   Experience providing high level administrative support at a senior executive level
•   Demonstrated initiative, capacity to solve problems and make decisions to achieve defined obiectives
•   Maturity, flexibility, discretion and judgement and the ability to maintain the confidentiality of issues
•   A hands-on approach to work and willingness to work long hours to obtain required results.

Location: Esaase

How To Apply For The Job

Eligible candidates selected after the interview process will be evaluated for suitability in terms of behavioural characteristics, organisation fit, the capability to work with the relevant complexity of work and to establish and maintain a positive and engaging culture with all stakeholders.

Suitably qualified persons with the requirements stated above should submit applications together with detailed curriculum vitae and proof of qualifications to:

Unit Manager - HR & Administration
Keegan Resources (Ghana) Ltd.
No. 4, Sir Arku Korsah Road
Airport Residential Area
P. O. Box CT 6153, Accra-Ghana

or email:

applicants@asanko.com

Closing Date: 02 July, 2014