Receptionist job at Financial Intelligence Authority

Vacancy title:
Receptionist

Jobs at:
Financial Intelligence Authority

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, July 29 2025

Duty Station:
kampala | Kampala | Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, June 30 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

JOB PURPOSE

To be the first point of contact for the Authority providing both front desk courteous customer services to all visitors and administrative services across the Authority.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

i. Serve as the face of the Authority, offering friendly service to those entering the building or calling in over the phone;

ii. Answer a multiple line phone system, manage calls by routing them to the proper extensions or taking messages and delivering them within the message system;

iii. Welcome persons entering the Authority premises, answering any questions, providing directions and alerting staff when a visitor /client is there to meet them, in a timely manner;

iv. Record messages, information requests and contact details accurately.

v. Ensure the delivery of all information received including contact details and forward to the appropriate staff member;

vi. Maintain security by ensuring all visitors to the Authority follow the visitor’s security procedures as guided by the HR manual; monitor registration books, issue visitor badges on signing in and ensure the signing out procedure is adhered to.

vii. Accept deliveries and mail, organise distribution to the recipient (apply receipt acknowledgement stamp on delivery) in a timely manner while also managing outgoing mail and packages for pickup.

viii. Deal with any requests within personal expertise limit and refer to an appropriate person;

ix. Ensure staff members are provided with swift and professional administrative support services in a timely manner.

x. Ensure that all office equipment (e.g., the photocopier) is in good working order at all times and communicating any technical fault to the IT Department.

xi. Update the internal telephone directory and details of relevant personnel and their telephone numbers. xii. Handle files and data entry as requested

xiii. Maintain a clean and clutter free reception area at all times.

 PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

A. Qualifications

i. Diploma in Business Administration /Customer Relations/care or Certificate in Receptionist studies, Office Management, Records Management or any other related field.

B. Experience

i. No experience

C. Competencies

i. Knowledge and understanding of Authority’s vision, mission and Objectives;

ii. Should possess values of the Authority which include; integrity, confidentiality, Accountability, professionalism.

iii. Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.

iv. Approachable and demonstrates professionalism;

v. Good communication both written and verbal

vi. Exhibits professionalism and sound judgment;

vii. Interpersonal skills;

viii. Good customer service;

ix. Ability to multitask;

x. Planning and organisational skills;

xi. Works well independently and as part of a team;

xii. Time and Task management skills;

xiii. Computer literate

Work Hours: 8

Experience: No Requirements

Level of Education: associate degree

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