Executive - Administration

Executive - Administration

Union Assurance is a leading corporate and one of the fastest growing entities in the Life Insurance industry backed by the strength and stability of John Keells Holdings PLC, one of Sri Lanka's largest conglomerates. For the 9th consecutive year, the company has received the GPTW certification as a ‘Best Employer Brand,' and in 2020 was awarded the ‘Global Employer Brand’ by the World HRD Congress.

The Job Role:

The person will be responsible to manage Union Assurance's travel program and ensuring that employees travel efficiently, safely and in a cost-effective manner.

Principle Accountabilities:

• Implementing the travel policies and procedures to guarantee compliance with company rules and regulations.
• Controlling the travel budget and costs, and bargain with suppliers to get the best deals and services for the company.
• Organizing and overseeing all aspects of an employee's trip, including flights, lodging, car rentals, and other transportation requirements.
• Researching and identifying travel options that best fit the traveler's preferences, budget, and travel policies.
• Making reservations, booking tickets, and processing payments, managing travel documents, such as visas, passports, and travel insurance.
• Maintaining accurate records of travel reservations, expenses, and reimbursements, analyze travel data, and provide recommendations for process improvements and cost reductions.
• Negotiating on best rates through vendors every time when there is a travel occurrence.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with travel vendors and suppliers, Stay abreast with travel industry trends and regulations.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University in Business Administration.
• Minimum 2+ years of overall experience in an administration role.
• Sound Knowledge of various travel agencies and providers.
• Excellent administration and organizational skills
• Proficiency in MS office suite.
• Impeccable attention to detail.

The selected candidate for the above position will be entitled to an attractive remuneration package. Applicants who are interested are encouraged to apply on or before 23rd May 2024.