Job Description
Job Title:
Executive Assistant to the CFO
Reports to:
Chief Financial Officer
No. of Vacancies:
1
Main Purpose:
Provide high-level administrative, organizational, and operational support to ensure the executive’s day-to-day activities run smoothly. Act as the primary point of contact, manage schedules, coordinate meetings, handle communication, and maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
Main Job Functions:
- Executive Support & Diary Management
- Manage the executive’s calendar, schedule appointments, and prioritize engagements.
- Coordinate internal and external meetings, ensuring all logistics are in place.
- Prepare meeting agendas, take minutes, and follow up on action items.
- Communication & Correspondence
- Act as the first point of contact for calls, emails, and inquiries.
- Draft, review, and proofread emails, memos, letters, and reports.
- Maintain professional communication on behalf of the executive.
- Travel & Logistics Management
- Plan and book travel itineraries, flights, accommodation, transport, visas.
- Prepare travel schedules, briefing documents, and expense claims.
- Office & Administrative Coordination
- Organize and maintain filing systems, databases, and confidential documents.
- Manage office supplies, equipment, and administrative workflows.
- Support with budgeting, requisitions, and procurement of office items.
- Information & Task Management
- Track deadlines, deliverables, and pending tasks for the executive.
- Conduct basic research and prepare summaries or presentations when needed.
- Ensure timely reminders, follow-ups, and updates.
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Liaise with internal teams, clients, and external partners on behalf of the executive.
- Maintain strong professional relationships and uphold the executive’s reputation.
- Coordinate department activities, workshops, and events.
- Department Coordination
- Coordinate departmental plans, activities, and operational requirements.
- Support in organizing departmental reviews, reporting, and performance tracking.
- Serve as a central communication link between the executive and department staff.
- Ensure smooth workflow, timely dissemination of information, and task follow-up within the department.
- Confidentiality & Professional Conduct
- Handle confidential information with discretion.
- Exercise sound judgment and maintain professionalism in all interactions.
Education:
- A minimum of a bachelor's degree
Work Experience:
- 2–5 years of experience in administrative or executive support roles
- Prior experience supporting senior leadership is an added advantage
- Experience in corporate environments preferred
Skills / physical competencies:
- Excellent communication and writing skills
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Ability to multitask and work under pressure
- Strong interpersonal and problem‑solving skills
- Professionalism, integrity, and reliability
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