Executive Assistant to the CEO

About this role

A Lagos-based employer, Proten International, is seeking a male Executive Assistant to the CEO for full-time work in Gbagada. The role provides high-level administrative support to the CEO, including calendar and priority management, meeting coordination, travel arrangements, and board liaison. The assistant will draft and manage correspondence, prepare meeting materials, track approvals and action points, and maintain executive records. The position requires strong communication, discretion, and experience supporting a C-suite executive, with a bachelor’s degree and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Salary is stated as net monthly between 300,000 and 350,000 Naira, plus benefits, and the application deadline is 9 November 2026.

What you would do

• Draft, proofread and send CEO correspondence.
• Prepare agendas, briefing notes, presentations and materials for meetings.
• Track approvals, delegated tasks and action points to ensure closure.
• Manage the CEO's calendar, appointments and engagements end-to-end.
• Coordinate with board members, Company Secretary, vendors and other stakeholders.
• Triage and manage the CEO's email inbox and correspondence.
• Prioritise meeting requests based on urgency and CEO priorities.
• Maintain executive records and support special projects.
• Prepare daily/weekly summaries of priorities and actions.
• Support board, executive committee and senior management meetings and travel arrangements.

What they are asking for

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• 3–5 years of experience providing executive support to a CEO or C-suite executive.
• Experience managing complex calendars, executive correspondence, travel, and priorities.
• High discretion, confidentiality, emotional intelligence and executive judgment.
• Experience supporting board or senior management meetings is an advantage.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and productivity tools.
• Strong organisational, time-management and stakeholder management skills.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Management, Social Sciences, Communications or related field.
• Excellent problem-solving, planning, coordination and multitasking abilities.

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