Typist
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Job Overview

We are looking for a skilled and active Typist to join our Administrative Department. 

As a Typist, you should perform typing and word processing of every required document. You should be quick at converting all the hard copy data into soft copy. You should also type reports, documents, policies, and many other confidential documents. 

You should be reliable and trustworthy with the ability to quickly type as well as proofread all the content. If you are ready to take up Typist duties, then please apply for his position. We will be pleased to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Review completed work for grammar, spelling, punctuation errors, and format.

• Perform general office clerical duties such as answering the telephone, sorting and distributing mail, running errands or so on.

• Type correspondence, reports, text and other written material including rough drafts, corrected copies, voice recordings, computer word processor, and so on.

• Ensure the data is accurate and up to date.

• Ensure that the typed documents are accessible to all the employees as and when required.

• Transfer data from hard copy to the digital form.

• Proofread, identify and edit the grammatical mistakes and errors.

• Interpret documents from the dictated tapes or voice recordings.

• Assemble and formulate the typing material.

• Compose and devise presentations and spreadsheets from existing files and data.

• Follow the security policies of the company.

Requirements

• High school diploma.

• Proven 3 years of work experience as a Data Entry Operator, Word Processor, Typist or a similar position in the Administrative Department.

• Additional training or certification will be preferred.

• Basic touch typing for accuracy and speed.

• Ability to use data entry devices, such as optical scanners, to input data into computers for editing.

• Exceptional knowledge of storage and filing systems.

• Proficient in the English language.

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft office tools.

• Fast typing skills.

• Reliable and trustworthy.

• Ability to keep the private data confidential

• Attention to detail.

• Strong work ethics.