PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE MD/CEO

REPORTS TO:     MD/CEO

LOCATION: Lagos

SUBJECT DESCRIPTION
Purpose/Job Dimension

 

The job holder is an independent professional dedicated to assisting the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in administrative functions, providing high-level, confidential administrative support to the office of the CEO, including managing his schedules, arranging travels, and liaising with Board and Management.
Key Roles and

Responsibilities

 

 

 

 

  • Complete a broad variety of administrative tasks for the CEO including managing an extremely active calendar of appointments; completing expense reports; composing and preparing correspondence, arranging complex and detailed travel plans, itineraries, and agendas; compiling documents for travel-related meetings etc.
  • Plan, coordinate and ensure the CEO’s schedule is followed and respected.
  • Provide “gatekeeper” and “gateway” role, creating win-win situations for direct access to the CEO’s time and office.
  • Manage the schedule and workload of the CEO, ensuring that he is adequately prepared for meetings. Where appropriate, prepare the meeting agenda and provide needed background information to the CEO.
  • Brief the CEO on their daily schedule and ensure they arrive on time and the location of the event.
  • Provide a bridge for smooth communication between the office of the CEO and internal departments.
  • Work closely and effectively with the CEO to keep him well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities and following up appropriately.
  • Arrange travel and logistics including booking flights, car rental and hotel accommodations.
  • Arrange logistics for visitors, coordinate conference calls, transcribe notes, and type correspondence.
  • Arrange meetings, provide needed background information, and complete expense reports for reimbursement after the trip.
  • Prioritize conflicting needs, handle matters expeditiously, proactively, and follow-through on projects to successful completion, often with deadline pressures.
  • Complete critical aspects of deliverables with a hands-on approach, including drafting acknowledgement letters, personal correspondence, and other tasks that facilitate the CEO’s ability to effectively lead the Bank.
  • Provide general administrative tasks such as answering phones, faxing, mailing, filing, and photocopying.
  • Receiving the CEO’s visitors and match same with hospitality
Required Skills and Competencies
  • Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.
  • Flexible, self-motivated, and proactive
  • Demonstrate leadership to maintain credibility, trust, and support with senior management staff.
  • Ability to work under pressure and deadlines.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point), Adobe Acrobat, and Social Media web platforms.
  • Good written and verbal communication.
  • Ability to exercise diplomacy, discretion, and maintain confidentiality.
  • Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Forward looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions.
Experience and Qualifications
  • A first Degree from a reputable higher institution.
  • A minimum 3 years of experience in a similar role.
  • Experience supporting C-Level Executives, preferably in a bank or financial service industry.
Key Performance Indicators
  • Speed of response to emails
  • Number of grammatical or style errors in email correspondence and draft documents
  • Timeliness of delivery of meeting agenda to stakeholders
  • Efficiency of document filling
  • Efficiency of the CEO in meeting his targets

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