Executive Assistant cum Korean Interpreter

Background

The Executive Assistant cum Korean Interpreter serves as the CEO's trusted business partner, providing high-quality Korean Vietnamese interpretation, translation, executive administrative support, and coordination between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders. This role plays a critical part in ensuring smooth communication, efficient execution of business priorities, and effective operation of the CEO Office

Job Responsibilities

1. Korean Interpretation & Translation (40%)

•    Provide accurate Korean ↔ Vietnamese interpretation during meetings, discussions, conferences, business trips, and company events.

•    Ensure all translated materials maintain accuracy, confidentiality, and professional terminology.

•    Support communication between Korean management and Vietnamese employees.

2. Executive Assistant Support (35%)

•    Manage the CEO's calendar, appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements.

•    Coordinate domestic and overseas business trips, including flight bookings, accommodation, transportation, visa arrangements, and travel itineraries.

•    Prepare meeting agendas, presentation materials, reports, and briefing documents.

•    Attend meetings, record minutes, monitor action items, and follow up with relevant departments.

•    Screen incoming correspondence and prioritize issues requiring CEO attention.

•    Handle confidential documents with the highest level of discretion.

3. Business Coordination (15%)

•    Act as the communication bridge between the CEO and all departments.

•    Coordinate cross-functional projects assigned by the CEO.

•    Track project progress and ensure timely completion of assigned tasks.

•    Follow up on company-wide initiatives and executive decisions.

4. Administrative & Office Support (10%)

•    Organize and maintain CEO files and confidential records.

•    Coordinate meetings with external partners, government authorities, customers, and headquarters.

•    Support reception of Korean visitors and overseas delegations.

•    Perform other duties assigned by the CEO.

Requirements

•    Advanced Korean proficiency (TOPIK Level 6)

•    Native-level Vietnamese

•    Minimum 3 years of Korean interpretation/translation experience and secretary to Korean Executives. Experience working in Korean companies is highly preferred

•    Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office

•    Strong communication skills and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

•    TOPIK Level 6 or other Korean language certification

•    Interpretation or management planning experience at a Korean-invested company (manufacturing, services, etc.)

•    Willingness to travel domestically or overseas with the CEO when required

•    Study or residency experience in Korea

Benefits

•    Full social insurance coverage

•    Full benefits in accordance with labor law

•    Opportunity to work in a multinational company with a leading brand in Korea and Malaysia

•    Dynamic working environment

•    13th-month salary

•    Working hours: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM, Monday to Friday (No work on Saturdays)