Job Description

An agro-processing company aiming to serve both the domestic and export markets is looking for a passionate  executive assistant to the office of the CEO who will work with the office of the CEO and oversee various and all aspects of managing the logistics of a CEO (and the entire company’s administrative functions). Executive’s daily work, including presentations, interactions with colleagues, and scheduling. 

The Executive Assistant will be the key to ensuring that the executive/s constantly remain in touch with their company and the realities of the industry. The Executive Assistant is responsible for taking over daily duties, interacting closely with employees – ensuring a highly productive workforce and identifying and addressing any issues that may arise. They are also responsible for filtering key information as it gets shared up through executive ranks.

Responsibilities 

• Manage the Chief Executive’s schedule, including scheduling and representing the CEO in meetings (as required) and planning travel

• Provide department leaders with recommendations and consultation to improve teamwork across the organization

• Assist the executive team members to determine and prioritize business strategies based on their schedules

• Determine key performance indicators (KPIs) and Objective and key results (OKRs) and how to measure team performance

• Responsible for cross-checking and leading in operational expense reduction, taking the lead in insuring cost-effective and savings measures across all the business subsidies of the conglomerate

• Assisting the CEO in marketing efforts, not limited to reminders, scheduling, and business development

• Gatekeeping and monitoring the flow of multi-platform communication from the office of the CEO.

Requirements and skills 

• Relevant degree in Business Administration or a related field

• Experience with budget management

• Consulting experience with a focus on operations management

• Proven success in a project coordination role

• Nimble business mind with a focus on developing creative solutions

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other management and collaboration softwares

• Strong project reporting skills, with a focus on interdepartmental communication

SALARY RANGE – 100,000- 120,000 Naira