Receptionist
Date: 3 Sept 2026
Location: Kingston, Jamaica
Company: GraceKennedy Ltd.
Allied Insurance Brokers (AIB) Limited invites applications from experienced, suitable, qualified and dynamic individuals for the position of:
RECEPTIONIST
Purpose of Job
Efficiently operate the Company's telephone system, receive incoming clients/visitors, provide courteous assistance and perform data processing.
Principal Responsibilities
- Operates the telephone system and directs calls accordingly.
- Receives the public and respond to their queries, in person and by telephone.
- Records and delivers messages as required.
- Sorts and distributes mail and cheques for collection by the respective departments.
- Extract documents from system and upload them to client files
Minimum education and experience
- At least one (1) year's experience in a similar capacity
- Passes in three GCE '0' Level or CXC (General) subjects including English Language
Key Competencies
- Basic knowledge of switchboard operating
- Excellent time management skills
- Excellent oral communication skills
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
Purpose of Position
Efficiently operate the Company's telephone system, receive incoming clients/visitors, provide courteous assistance and perform data processing.
Key Responsibilities
- Operates the telephone system and directs calls accordingly.
- Receives the public and respond to their queries, in person and by telephone.
- Records and delivers messages as required.
- Sorts and distributes mail and cheques for collection by the respective departments.
- Extract documents from SharePoint and upload them to client files.
- Any other duties that may be assigned
Required Qualification, Experience, Knowledge
- At least one (1) year's experience in a similar capacity
- Passes in three GCE '0' Level or CXC (General) subjects including English Language
Key Competencies
- Basic knowledge of switchboard operating
- Excellent time management skills
- Excellent oral communication skills
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
GraceKennedy's Competencies
GraceKennedy embraces six key competencies that all employees, regardless of level, should master and demonstrate across the organization. These are:
• Results Oriented
• Digitally Savvy
• Collaborative
• Engaging & Inspiring
• Diversity-Embracing
• GK Values-Driven
Qualified applicants are invited to submit applications no later than 11/09/2026 via the Careers section of SuccessFactors.
Allied Insurance Brokers Limited upholds the principles of fairness and equity in the treatment of all our employees and stakeholders. The Company is committed to equity in all its employment practices and policies and seeks to recruit, develop and retain its employees on the basis of merit, ability, and performance. As such, we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment, and will not discriminate on the grounds of race, national origin, religion, gender, or otherwise.