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Job summary

Join a global organization as a trainee focused on operational support where you will apply foundational skills in MS Excel and MS Office to maintain accurate data, create clear documentation, and support internal communication activities. This office-based role in a day shift environment offers structured training, consistent mentoring, and exposure to cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operational tasks by preparing, updating, and validating spreadsheets in MS Excel.
• Create and maintain clear MS Office documents such as reports, meeting notes, and checklists.
• Assist in consolidating data from multiple sources into accurate Excel trackers.
• Coordinate basic internal communication activities by drafting concise messages and preparing email content.
• Update templates, presentations, and simple dashboards in MS Office.
• Collaborate with team members during the day shift to capture task updates and clarify requirements.
• Perform quality checks on entered data by cross-reviewing values, formats, and references in Excel sheets.
• Document standard operating steps for recurring tasks in structured MS Word files.
• Respond to internal queries in English by providing timely and clear written or spoken updates.
• Support basic planning activities by maintaining calendars, task lists, and follow-up logs.
• Participate in training sessions and guided practice to improve proficiency in MS Excel and MS Office.
• Contribute to a reliable work-from-office environment by being available during agreed day shift hours.
• Assist in preparing summaries and simple metrics that show how operational work supports company objectives.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate basic proficiency in MS Excel by working with tables, filters, formatting, and foundational formulas.
• Show solid familiarity with core MS Office tools including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Apply effective internal communication skills by writing clear emails and speaking in English with confidence.
• Exhibit strong attention to detail and willingness to learn by carefully following documented procedures.
• Display time management and task prioritization abilities.
• Adapt quickly to guidance from mentors and senior team members.
• Showcase collaborative and professional behavior in the office.