Receptionnist/Administrative Support - BMO Nesbitt Burns

Working arrangement: In office rolePerforms a variety of administrative and clerical tasks, financial administration and provides professional support to one or more Managers and their direct reports. The role provides general offices services ensuring all administrative and operational processes and control standards are followed, while seeking to determine, develop, and participate in implementation of improvement opportunities, contributing to the effective and efficient operation of the business group.Greets visitors, answers calls, responds to emails.Supports the coordination and dispatch of meeting agendas.Supports the planning, coordination and implementation of department events.Provides professional support for an executive and their senior managers within a medium to large size business group.Manages and monitors calendars and upcoming events. Dispatches meeting invitations, books meeting rooms and arranges for resources and other requirements in support of smooth and efficient meeting facilitation. Supports the coordination and implementation of department events.Develops and maintains a filing system; ensures business and operational reports, forms, and other documentation, paper or electronic, are readily available.Supports the development of tailored messaging, which may include writing, editing and distributing communications (e.g., correspondence, presentations, policies & procedures).Dispatches outgoing communications. Answers central phone line, responding to and resolving/escalating inquiries.Processes invoices for payment in adherence with documented processes and guidelines and vendor agreementsPrepares and logs departmental expense claims and reports. Tracks expenses to ensure they stay within budget.Makes travel arrangements, booking flight/hotel reservations as needed.Liaises with internal business units and external vendors and participates in the local coordination and implementation of premises and building related matters including incoming / outgoing staff and contractors, relocations, office planning and new furniture requirements while ensuring minimal interruptions to business operations.