Interpreter

JOB PURPOSE
To provide support to the CEO of COFCO International as an interpreter in all his meetings and business trips, as well as providing translation services for the CEO office.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Simultaneous interpretation for CEO and Senior Executives in internal/external meetings, including multiple business travel abroad
Translate, prepare, and edit correspondence, communications, presentations, and other documents
File and retrieve documents and reference materials
Record, transcribe and distribute bilingual minutes of meetings
Support to monitor, screen, respond to and distribute incoming communications
Assist to receive and interact with incoming visitors/delegations
Assist to co-ordinate project-based work, including presentations and reporting requirement for the CEO
Assist to Conduct research, collect, and analyse data to prepare reports and documents

SKILLS
Relevant translation qualifications; preferably UN/EU certified Chinese-English translator
Excellent command of Chinese Administrative Document Writing
Attention to details and accuracy; strict compliance with confidentiality
Willingness to travel extensively and flexibility of schedule
Driving ambiguity; ability to manage relationships with cross-cultural background
Ability to work under pressure
Reliable, trustworthy, discreet

BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE
Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience in interpretation, translation, and secretariat.
Knowledge of standard office administrative practices and procedures in multinational companies and Chinese SOEs
Preferable work experience in trading industry and understanding of soft commodities business