Executive Assistant to the CFO

About this role

The role provides administrative and operational support to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in Dangote's Lagos office, helping manage day-to-day business operations and the CFO's office. It involves organising the CFO’s calendar, coordinating meetings and related logistics, handling urgent and confidential communications, and following up on action items and deliverables. The position supports collaboration with functional units and may take on additional duties as assigned. It targets candidates with experience in executive support, preferably with exposure to manufacturing or FMCG environments, and strong administrative, analytical, and communication skills.

What you would do

• Manage the CFO's calendar and schedule
• Coordinate meetings, events and logistics for the CFO
• Track and follow up on actions from meetings and commitments
• Manage daily correspondence and escalate urgent or confidential items
• Ensure timely execution of deliverables and follow-ups
• Support the Office of the CFO with operational activities
• Collaborate with functional units as a resource for the CFO
• Assist with reporting and document handling as required
• Prepare and maintain necessary records and reports as directed
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Line Manager

What they are asking for

• BSc in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration or related field
• 3 to 5 years of significant executive support experience, including supporting C-level executives
• Experience in manufacturing, FMCG, production operations or similar industries preferred
• Professionalism in dealing with board members, senior executives, staff and community leaders
• Excellent communication skills and fluency in English
• Strong attention to detail, integrity, and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency in MS Excel, audit trail tools and SAP
• Knowledge of IIA Standards and internal control frameworks
• Ability to analyse financial and operational data such as production records and inventory reports

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