Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provides confidential administrative assistance to the chief executives
- Act as the MD/ED’s point of contact, analysing and actioning requests in order to prioritise urgent and often sensitive matters, and taking decisive action to facilitate the optimal use of the Secretary/Chief Executives time
- Manage the MDs diary appointments, records and correspondence, proactively scheduling, organising and prioritising meetings and providing support to facilitate the smooth operation of the Office of the Secretary/Chief Executive
- Manage, prepare and review high level complex communications within the organization, ensuring timeliness and accuracy to support the achievement of business requirements
- Research, analyse, collate and provide reports to the Executives to support informed decision-making and planning
- Handles purchasing and maintenance of all general office supplies
- Manages the company schedule and calendar and over sees travel arrangements.
- Screens and handles telephone communications and greets visitors to maintain a professional image
- Serves as a liaison with external institutions, other offices, and clients
- Collects, enters, and maintains information to maintain departmental databases and records
- Drafts and finalizes written correspondence and documentation for the office
- Screens and assesses incoming and outgoing correspondence and develops replies
- Handles incoming and outgoing dispatch and receiving activities
- Assists in the coordination, direction, and fulfillment of special projects
- Coordinates and supervises the daily management of equipment and facilities for the organization
- Enhances personal growth and professional development by participating in workshops, in-service meetings, current literature, and educational programs
- Performs additional job-related duties as assigned
- Supervises activities of the Front Desk/Admin Officer and the support staff.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university
- 3 - 5 years working experience, preferably in an administrative position or related field
- Highly efficient time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks
- Strong capability to multitask and finish assigned projects before deadlines are due
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Ability to work with minimal or no supervision
- Self-motivated and effective in a team setting and individually.