Executive Assistant to the General Manager at Schneider Electric Nigeria

Objectives of this role:

• Support the GM primarily and provide additional support to the HR Director and CFO as directed to ensure that company goals and objectives are accomplished, and operations run efficiently.
• Maintain and refine internal processes that support high-ranking executives companywide and coordinate internal and external resources to expedite workflows.
• Manage employee communication by liaising with internal and external executives on various projects and tasks.
• Plan and orchestrate work to ensure senior executives’ priorities are met, organisational goals are achieved, and best practices upheld.

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• Manage professional and personal scheduling for the GM, HRD & CFO, including agendas, mail, email, phone calls, client management, and other company logistics.
• Coordinate complex scheduling and calendar management, as well as content and flow of information to senior executives.
• Manage senior executives’ travel logistics and activities, including accommodations, transportation, and meals.
• Provide administrative and office support, such as typing, dictation, spreadsheet creation, PPT presentation and maintenance of the filing system and contacts database.
• Maintain professionalism and strict confidentiality with all materials.
• Organize team communications and plan events, both internal and off-site.

Qualifications

Required skills and qualifications:

• Relevant bachelor’s degree.
• Four or more years of experience in an executive assistant role supporting C-Level or upper management.
• Background working in a multicultural environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time-management skills and an ability to organise and coordinate multiple concurrent projects.
• Proficiency with office productivity tools and an aptitude for learning new software and systems.
• Flexible team player, willing to adapt to changes and unafraid of challenges.
• Ability to maintain confidential information related to the company and its employees.
• Experience in overseeing budgets and expenses.
• Experience in developing internal processes and filing systems.