Job Description
Job Summary
- The Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative, organizational, and operational support to the Managing Director/CEO within a confectionery / QSRorganization.
- This role requires a highly organized, discreet, and proactive professional capable of handling sensitive information, coordinating complex schedules, and supporting executive decision-making in a fast-paced, technically driven environment.
- The successful candidate will act as a trusted liaison between the executive office and internal/external stakeholders, ensuring efficiency, confidentiality, and effective communication.
Key Responsibilities
Executive & Administrative Support:
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Managing Director/CEO, including calendar management, meeting coordination, and travel arrangements.
- Manage correspondence, emails, reports, and documentation on behalf of the executive office.
- Prepare meeting agendas, presentations, briefing notes, and minutes, ensuring timely follow-up on action items.
Coordination & Stakeholder Management:
- Serve as a point of contact between the executive office and internal teams, clients, partners, and regulators.
- Coordinate executive engagements with clients, contractors, and industry stakeholders.
- Support the organization and coordination of board meetings, management meetings, and client engagements.
Documentation & Reporting:
- Assist in preparing executive-level reports, proposals, and presentations.
- Maintain organized records of confidential documents, contracts, and correspondence.
- Track deadlines, deliverables, and commitments related to executive decisions.
Travel, Logistics & Event Support:
- Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, visas, accommodation, and logistics.
- Support planning and execution of corporate events, strategy sessions, and executive meetings.
- Manage expense tracking and reimbursement related to executive activities.
Confidentiality & Office Management:
- Handle sensitive and confidential information with a high level of discretion and professionalism.
- Support office coordination and ensure smooth daily operations within the executive office.
- Anticipate executive needs and proactively address administrative or operational gaps.
Requirements & Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Management, Secretarial Studies, or a related discipline.
Experience:
- Minimum of 3+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or in a similar senior administrative role.
- Prior experience supporting senior executives in a corporate, technical, or professional services environment is required.
- Experience within the oil and gas sector or a technical services organization is an advantage.
Key Attributes:
- Highly professional and discreet.
- Proactive and reliable.
- Strong interpersonal and coordination skills.
- Calm and composed in high-pressure environments.
- Trustworthy with high ethical standards.
Skills & Competencies:
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and office productivity tools.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability.