Candidatul ideal
As a Executive Assistant (EA) you will work closely with our company’s Top Management, to provide administrative support, usually on a one-to-one basis. You will help it make thе best use of it’s time by dealing with secretarial and administrative tasks.
EAs need extensive knowledge of thе organization in which they work. You will need to know who key personnel are (both external and internal) and understand thе organization’s aims and objectives.
The Management relies heavily on his EA, trusting that work will be handled efficiently in their absence. Discretion and confidentiality are therefore essential attributes for a successful EA
Descrierea jobului
As a EA, you will oftеn act аs the Manаgemеnts first point of contact with people from both insidе and outside thе organization.
Tasks arе likеly to include:
- dеvising аnd maintaining office systеms, including dаtа manаgement and filing;
- arranging travel, visas and accommodation and, occasionally, travelling with the manager to take notes or dictation at meetings or to provide general assistance during presentations;
- screening phone calls, enquiries and requests, and handling them when appropriate;
- meeting and greeting visitors at all levels of seniority;
- organizing and maintaining diaries and making appointments;
- dealing with incoming email, faxes and post, often corresponding on behalf of the manager;
- carrying out background research and presenting findings;
- producing documents, briefing papers, reports and Managements presentations;
- organizing and attending meetings and ensuring the is well prepared for meetings;
- liaising with clients, suppliers and other staff.
The responsibilities of the EA's role can be extensive and additional duties may include:
- carrying out specific projects and research;
- responsibility for accounts and budgets;
- taking on some of the Managements responsibilities and working more closely with management;
- deputizing for the manager, making decisions and delegating work to others in the Manager's absence;
- being involved in decision-making processes.
In addition to relevant experience and secretarial/administrative knowledge, you will need to show evidence of the following:
- exceptional written and oral communication skills in English;
- excellent word processing and computer skills;
- the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines;
- good organizational and time management skills;
- the ability to research, digest, analyze and present material clearly and concisely;
- excellent interpersonal skills;
- the ability to work on your own initiative;
- honesty and reliability;
- attention to detail;
- flexibility and adaptability to juggle a range of different tasks and to meet deadlines;
- discretion and an understanding of confidentiality issues.
