Office Assistant / Office Manager

About the role

BowerGroupAsia (BGA), a government affairs, public policy and strategic communications advisory firm for multinational companies in the Indo-Pacific, is looking for a Thailand Office Assistant/Office Manager in Bangkok. The role covers office management, administrative support and special assistant duties for the managing director.

Key responsibilities

• Office management: lease agreements, renovations, fixtures and fittings, licences, office supplies, filing, utility bills, mail handling and petty cash.
• Travel arrangements, including scheduling, reservations, visa preparation and itineraries.
• Event and logistical support for clients and stakeholders, and coordination with suppliers such as translators, graphic designers and interpreters.
• Record office fixed assets, review and approve expense reimbursements, and support recruitment, onboarding and departures.
• Coordinate with the contracts team and enforce firewalls between analysts.
• Special assistant support: manage the managing director's schedule, take minutes, prepare briefing materials, research, presentations and talking points, and compile expense reports.
• Handle confidential information with strict discretion.

Required profile

• Minimum bachelor's degree; master's degree is a plus.
• Native-level English and Thai, with good written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Flexibility in hours, especially when the managing director is travelling.
• Interest in the intersection of government and business.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (MS365); previous experience with Salesforce is a plus.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.