Our client a key player in the Insurance Industry is seeking to hire an experienced Executive Assistant to provide administrative support and assistance to the Chief Operating Officer.
The Executive Assistant to the COO’s main tasks will include but are not limited to the following:
Maintain an administrative system that proactively supports the COO and the organization as a whole
Manage the COO’s appointment and meetings schedules; assist the COO in balancing both internal and external priorities
Handle telephone calls and also ensure courteous reception for visitors to the COO and the organization
Utilize paper and/or electronic knowledge management systems to support and enhance information storage
Ensure confidentiality of all documents passing through the COO’s office
Handle both local and foreign travel arrangements for the COO and other The company staff including preparing travel authorizations, drivers’ advances, flight bookings and hotel reservations
Carry out any other secretarial and administrative duties as may be required from time to time and perform any other delegated or self-initiated assignments to the agreed standards
Education / Experience
A Bachelors Degree or its equivalent in English, Secretarial Studies or any related course in Humanities / Social Sciences or any other related discipline
A minimum of five years’ experience in a similar role within a structured corporate environment
Knowledgeable in the use of the internet and other electronic office equipment
Personal Traits and Characteristics
Strong oral and written communication skills
Good multitasking skills; energetic and result oriented
Planning and prioritizing skills
Effective and proven interpersonal skills
Respects and maintains confidentiality of information
Top Skills
What We Do
Fosad Consulting is an independent cross-industry HR and Engineering consulting firm. We partner with international and local companies seeking to accelerate the growth of their businesses by providing solutions that drive their businesses to succeed. Our solutions cater to multiple industries, including the oil and gas, financial services, telecommunications, transport, hospitality, healthcare and retail; and our projects are supported by professionals who have proven that they have what it takes to deliver against the odds to delight our clients.
For over 20 years we have provided hands-on solutions to a number of global brands, hence we understand how they work, their expectations, as well as the need to constantly provide services that are top-notch and meet the required global standards.
We are a leading provider of specialist Outsourcing solutions that extend to HR Services, Engineering, Expatriate Management protocols, Procurement, Learning & development interventions, Oil & Gas, and a host of services to some of the world’s most interesting brands.
We are proud members of the Nigerian American Chamber of Commerce – a foremost organisation that seeks to bridge the gap between Nigerian businesses and their counterparts in the United States. We are also registered members of the Networking with the United States of America (NUSA) program; under the auspices of the US Commercial Service initiative in Nigeria.
Part of our commitment to customer service means giving our clients honest, straightforward and, sometimes, even difficult advice. At Fosad we know you can’t afford to get it wrong and that’s why we do everything to make sure you get it right.
