Executive Assistant to Group Director, Risk & Controls at NCBA Group

Job Purpose Statement

The Executive Assistant ("EA") role is designed to help the Group Director expand, develop, and manage the unit more efficiently and effectively. The Group Director's PA must gain extensive knowledge of the function, the Group Director, other key personnel, and all business facets (internal, external, and inter-company) from the start, as well as a fundamental understanding of the function's aims and objectives. The EA must maintain complete discretion and confidentiality at all times, as well as an understanding that this role emulates who and what the Group Director is and how he is perceived within and outside the department. The Group Director's EA may be called upon to act on the Group Director's behalf on occasion (frequently being the first point of contact with clients, internal staff and other business contacts). The Group Director's EA will be privy to and have access to all confidential company matters such as company formation, shareholding, staff/management compensation packages and disciplinary items, legal and financial affairs, mergers and acquisitions, and many other matters

Ideal Job Specifications

Academic:

• Bachelor's degree, 2nd class upper or higher in any relevant field.
• At least 6 years progressively responsible experience in a secretarial role of which 3 years as a PA/EA preferably to a senior manager.
• Knowledge of appropriate communication, negotiation and presentation techniques

Desired work experience:

• Knowledge of office management systems and procedures
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Attention to detail and problem solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Proficient in MS Office
• Demonstrated experience in application of data-informed analytics.

Closing on: May 5, 2023