Executive Assistant

About this role

Executive Assistant to the Managing Director at Straight-Gate Publishers Limited in Lagos. The role provides high-level administrative, operational and coordination support to the Managing Director, including managing the MD's calendar, preparing meeting materials, taking minutes, and tracking action points. It also involves assisting with procurement, basic financial work, research, and coordinating information across departments while handling confidential information with discretion.

What you would do

• Manage the MD's calendar, appointments, meetings and schedules.
• Prepare meeting agendas, documents, reports, presentations and other materials for the MD.
• Take accurate minutes and track action points from meetings for timely follow-up.
• Follow up with Managers and departmental heads on assignments and deliverables as directed by the MD.
• Assist with procurement activities, including sourcing suppliers, obtaining quotations and following up on purchases.
• Support the MD with basic financial analysis, calculations and cost comparisons.

What they are asking for

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, Management, or a related field.
• 2 - 3 years' experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, Administrative Officer, or in a similar role.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.

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