Executive Assistant Job at SaroAfrica International Limited

Saroafrica International Limited is a Consumer led, R&D, Marketing, and heavy Agro-Industrial manufacturing group of companies. We are an organization driven by high performance, delivering value profitably and sustainably to our stakeholders. Our offering amongst others include Personal and Home care products, a Premium Natural water brand, Agro-solutions (beyond Crop Protection Products), and new investments in in the Cassava and Oil Palm value chains.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Executive Assistant
Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Executive Assistant is charged with responsibility for all related work that has to do with the Executive Office.

Duties / Responsibilities

• To maintain executive's appointment schedule by planning and scheduling meetings, conferences, teleconferences, and travel.
• To maintain customer confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Prepare reports by collecting and analysing information.
• Acting as the administrative point of contact between the executives and internal/external clients.
• Handling executives’ requests and queries appropriately.
• Follow up on feedback and Presentations on company work he assigns to fellow associates.
• Coordinate executive communications, including taking calls, responding to emails and interfacing with clients.
• Prepare internal and external corporate documents for executive team members and industry partners.
• Full comprehension of office management systems and procedures.
• Produce reports, presentations and briefs.
• Attend meeting giving input and taking minutes (including weekends), Paper and Documents reviews.
• Track all business development activities, analyse progress in periods as determined by the Executive and suggest new strategies based on findings.
• Perform project management function at various levels from planning to completion.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of a second-class upper University Degree in International Relations, Project Management, Human Resources or similar area of expertise.
• 2 years relevant experience in a similar role.

Required Skills / Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Age Requirement: 23 - 28 years.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, PowerPoints or related software.