The EA will serve as a vital partner, handling a broad spectrum of administrative and strategic responsibilities to ensure the seamless management of the CEO’s daily operations. Acting as a key liaison, the EA will facilitate clear and effective communication between the CEO, providing essential support to ensure the successful execution of all objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Calendar Management: Coordinate and manage the CEO’s complex calendar, including scheduling meetings, prioritizing appointments, and ensuring timely follow-ups of assigned invites.
- Travel Arrangements: Organize domestic and international travel, including flight bookings, accommodations, itineraries, and other logistics.
- Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders, handling communication via email, phone, and other channels.
- Meeting Preparation: Prepare briefing materials, agendas, and presentations for meetings. Take minutes, track action items, and ensure follow-up on deliverables.
- Project Management: Assist with coordinating key projects and initiatives, tracking timelines and deliverables to ensure objectives are met.
- Administrative Support: Handle various administrative tasks such as expense requests, document preparation, filing, and other ad-hoc requests.
- Gatekeeping: Manage incoming requests, inquiries, and communications to the CEO, prioritizing those that require immediate attention.
- Confidentiality: Handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
- Special Projects: Take ownership of special projects, conducting research, and presenting findings and recommendations to the CEO.
Required Qualifications:
- – Minimum of 2 years proven experience as an Executive Assistant, preferably in a startup or fast-paced environment.
- – Exceptional organisational and multitasking skills.
- – Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- – Ability to handle high-pressure situations with grace and professionalism.
- – Proficient in office software (e.g., Microsoft Office, Google Workspace) and calendar management tools.
- – High level of discretion and confidentiality.
- – Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to anticipate needs.
- – A proactive approach and the ability to work independently.
- – Bachelor’s degree in any relevant discipline