Job Description
Job Summary
- The Personal Assistant (PA) will provide comprehensive administrative and organizational support to the Managing Director, enabling them to maximize their effectiveness and efficiency.
- The ideal candidate will be professional, discreet, and proactive, with excellent communication skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Duties / Responsibilities
- Manage the MD's calendar, schedule appointments, and coordinate meetings
- Handle correspondence, including emails, letters, and phone calls
- Prepare and edit documents, presentations, and reports
- Organize and maintain filing systems, both digital and physical
- Coordinate travel arrangements and prepare itineraries
- Take minutes during meetings and distribute them to relevant parties
- Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders on behalf of the MD
- Conduct research and compile information for reports and decision-making
- Assist with special projects and events as needed
- Maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive business information
- Screen and prioritize incoming communications and requests
- Process expense reports and handle administrative financial tasks
- Act as a liaison between the MD and other department heads or staff members
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Communications, or a related field
- Minimum 2 years of experience in an administrative or personal assistant role
- Previous retail industry experience is advantageous but not essential
- Experience supporting senior management is preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
- Professional demeanor and exceptional interpersonal skills
- Discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
Competencies:
- Outstanding organizational and time management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Problem-solving and critical thinking aptitude
- Proactive and solution-oriented mindset
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment
- Professionalism and discretion.