Highly organised Mauritius-based Administrative Assistant with strong coordination skills, basic Excel proficiency, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a dynamic environment.

Administrative Assistant - Mauritius
CrossBoundary Group

About the Firm
CrossBoundary Group is a mission driven investment and advisory firm dedicated to unlocking the power of capital for sustainable growth and strong returns in underserved markets. CrossBoundary Advisory has advised on over US$12 billion of closed transactions in underserved markets across a broad range of impactful sectors, including agriculture, health, education, manufacturing, ICT, infrastructure, and clean power. Our investment platforms drive impact by directly deploying capital. CrossBoundary Energy develops, owns, and operates distributed renewable energy solutions for businesses, offering cheaper and cleaner energy through power purchase and lease agreements. CrossBoundary Access uses blended finance and an innovative project financing structure to unlock capital for mini-grids with a mission to bring electricity for the first time to more than 1 million people. CrossBoundary Real Estate seeks to provide affordable housing and related infrastructure in East Africa. The Fund for Nature is scaling investment into nature-based solutions in emerging and frontier markets. For additional information, visit www.crossboundary.com.

Why join us?

The CrossBoundary team is a unique group of people who are genuinely excited by the opportunity to make a difference in some of the most challenging and exciting markets in the world. Team members come from diverse backgrounds but share several qualities: curiosity, humility, integrity, a drive for excellence, and a bias for action. Learn more at www.crossboundary.com.

What you'll do
CrossBoundary is recruiting an Administrative Assistant to provide support to our managers and employees, assisting with daily office needs and managing our company’s general administrative activities. The ideal candidate will be a problem solver who has excellent communication skills and impeccable attention to detail.

Your primary responsibilities will be:

• Greet visitors and provide a welcoming environment; manage meeting room bookings and coordinate refreshments for guests.
• Process and direct mail, incoming packages, and coordinate courier services to ensure timely inbound and outbound deliveries, including office shipments, swag items, and team care packages.
• Support daily office needs including ordering and managing office groceries, stationery, and general supplies.
• Perform various administrative tasks for the Finance team in Mauritius, such as filing, typing, and organizing documents.
• Arrange meetings, conferences, and travel; maintain individual schedules and make travel bookings as required.
• Assist with the new office fit-out and ensure basic facilities (e.g., water, heating) are well-maintained.
• Organize team events, including lunches and annual gatherings.
• Perform occasional driving tasks, such as delivering documents to our management company.
• Ensure the smooth operation of office equipment by coordinating maintenance, repairs, and tracking inventory.
• Provide excellent customer service by anticipating the needs of others and addressing queries related to office management.

Who you are

• Self-starter who is passionate about enabling lasting change in underserved markets.
• Passion for CrossBoundary’s mission and a commitment to excellence.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Slack, Concur, and other business tools.
• High level of discretion, professionalism, and emotional intelligence.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks seamlessly.
• Proven experience supporting senior executives in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
• Fluent in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.
• Builds strong relationships with clients and colleagues in dynamic environments.
• High tolerance for ambiguity and an ability to operate effectively in a changing context.
• Takes on new types of work, even without prior experience/direct supervision.

Interested in applying?
Think you have what it takes but not sure you check every box? Research shows that while men apply to roles when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women often only apply when they meet every requirement. If you're passionate about what we're building, we want to hear from you!

Equal Opportunity Employer
CrossBoundary is an equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected]