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Executive Assistant
About this role
A Lagos-based role for an Executive Assistant to support a senior executive. The position involves managing calendars, travel, meetings, and correspondence, and coordinating internal and external engagements. The role includes preparing agendas and minutes, handling confidential information, and liaising with stakeholders. It also covers project tracking, records management, research for briefs, and assisting with business operations in a fast-paced corporate setting.
What you would do
- Manage the executive's calendar, appointments and travel arrangements
- Coordinate internal and external meetings, prepare agendas, minutes and follow-up actions
- Draft, review and manage correspondence, reports and presentations
- Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
- Liaise between the executive office and stakeholders
- Organise events, meetings and corporate engagements
- Track key projects, deadlines and action items
- Manage office records, filing systems and administrative processes
- Conduct research and prepare briefing notes for meetings and presentations
- Support business operations and perform other duties as assigned by management
What they are asking for
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Management, Communications or related field
- 4–6 years’ experience as an Executive/Personal Assistant or similar role supporting senior executives
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Excellent organizational, multitasking and time-management skills
- High level of discretion, confidentiality and professionalism
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Well-groomed with a polished and professional presentation
- Ability to work in a fast-paced corporate environment
- Preferred: experience supporting C-suite executives and strong stakeholder management skills
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