Business Support Executive at Dangote Group

Report To: Chief Executive Officer
Department: Finance

Job Summary
The Business Support Executive will work with the CFO and finance team in a wide variety of confidential and strategic tasks to support the company's objectives.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional, detail-oriented administrative support to the CFO
• Maintain sensitive and complex calendars, requiring coordination with both internal and external executives, investors, and staff.
• Assist in attending critical meetings, taking notes and assigning owners to action items while ensuring your executive is prepared for all meetings and events and assisting with the preparation of presentation materials
• Collaborate closely with the Finance and Accounting team, as well as being a knowledgeable resource for leads within the organization
• Find new and efficient ways to create and maintain systems and processes to help maximize your executiveТs time, including weekly reporting, goal setting, and team meetings
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, proactively identifying gaps and taking ownership of projects; assist with compiling and preparing material and agendas for team meetings, such as all-hands presentations and events
• Develop a deep understanding of the team and field requests from internal and external contacts, making a point to be available and approachable
• Demonstrate composure and flexibility, regardless of competing priorities
• Work with a number of internal teams on the execution of contracts and other legal documents

Competence Requirements:

• Strong intellectual and analytical skills
• Excellent influencing and communication skills
• Use of initiative and confident decision making
• Time management priority setting
• Project management skill
• Problem Solving & Analysis
• Proficiency in the use of basic Microsoft Office Suite Applications.

Qualification / Experience

• B.Sc. Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Management or related field
• At least five (5) years of experience supporting a C-level executive.
• Prior experience in a publicly listed company is preferred
• Expert level written and verbal communication, and technical computer skills including the proficiency with the MS Office Suite.
• Experience in a professional environment interacting directly with Senior Managers and Executives.