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Executive Assistant

Others

Nairobi  

Published On: 2nd, August 2023

Closes on: 10th, August 2023

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Job Description

Our client in the Financial Service industry seeks to hire an Executive Assistant to the Managing Director to provide full administrative support at a senior level ensuring smooth management of the day-to-day affairs, as well as handling sensitive and complex issues professionally and objectively. (Gross Salary: 80K – 100K).


Responsibilities:

    • Completes a broad variety of administrative tasks for the Director.
    • Works closely and effectively with the Director to keep him/her well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, following up appropriately.
    • Acts as a “barometer,” having a sense of the issues taking place in the environment and keeping the Director updated.
    • Managing an extremely active calendar of appointments; completing expense reports; composing and preparing correspondence that is sometimes confidential.
    • Arranging complex and detailed travel plans, itineraries, and agendas; and compiling documents for travel-related meetings.
    • Plans, coordinates, and ensures the Directors’ schedule is followed and respected.
    • Provides “gatekeeper” and “gateway” roles, creating win-win situations for direct access to the Directors’ time and office.
    • Communicates directly, and on behalf of the Director to the staff, and others, on matters related to their programmatic initiatives.
    • Prioritizes, and follows up on incoming issues and concerns addressed to the Director, including those of a sensitive or confidential nature.
    • Determines appropriate course of action, referral, or response.
    • Provides a bridge for smooth communication between the Directors’ office and internal departments; demonstrating leadership to maintain credibility, trust, and support with senior management staff.
    • Provides leadership to build relationships crucial to the success of the organization, and manages a variety of special projects for the Director, some of which may have organizational impact.
    • Completes critical aspects of deliverables with a hands-on approach, including drafting acknowledgment letters, personal correspondence, and other tasks that facilitate the Directors’ ability to effectively lead the company.
    • Prioritizes conflicting needs; handles matters expeditiously, and proactively, and follows through on projects to successful completion, often with deadline pressures.

Requirements:

    • Degree in Business Management or related fields.
    • Min 5 years of work experience in a similar position.
    • Must have worked in the same capacity supporting C-Level Executives.
    • Tech Savvy and strong organizational skills that reflect the ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.
    • Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability.
    • Highly resourceful team player, with the ability to also be extremely effective independently with emotional maturity.
    • Highly confidential and a person of integrity.
    • Ability to effectively use various required office software, machines, and equipment used in the office.

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Mambo Maithya

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