Job Summary
The Executive Secretary provides high-level administrative and executive assistance, ensuring effective time management, smooth coordination of business activities, professional communication, and confidential handling of company information.
Roles and Responsibilities
Calendar and Schedule Management
- Manage the MDs daily calendar, appointments, and business commitments.
- Schedule meetings, conferences, and appointments with internal and external stakeholders.
- Prioritize meetings and send timely reminders.
Meeting Coordination
- Organize management meetings, board meetings, and business reviews.
- Prepare meeting agendas, presentations, and supporting documents.
- Record meeting minutes and follow up on action items and pending tasks.
Communication Management
- Handle the MDs emails, phone calls, correspondence, and official communications.
- Draft letters, emails, reports, and other business documents.
- Coordinate communication between the MD, senior management, employees, clients, and business partners.
Travel and Logistics
- Arrange domestic and international travel, accommodation, transportation, and itineraries.
- Coordinate travel schedules and prepare expense statements when required.
Confidentiality and Document Management
- Maintain confidential files, business documents, reports, and records.
- Handle sensitive company information with professionalism and discretion.
- Ensure important documents are properly organized and readily accessible.
Executive and Administrative Support
- Prepare presentations, reports, summaries, and other documents for the MD.
- Assist in preparing for business reviews, client meetings, and management discussions.
- Maintain records of important decisions, commitments, and deadlines.
Coordination and Follow-up
- Coordinate with department heads and senior executives regarding business priorities.
- Follow up on tasks assigned by the MD and monitor completion status.
- Communicate deadlines and elevate important pending matters when necessary.
Visitor and Stakeholder Management
- Welcome and coordinate visits from clients, directors, vendors, and other key stakeholders.
- Manage meeting arrangements and ensure a professional experience for visitors.
Expense and Office Management
- Maintain records of the MD’s business expenses, bills, and reimbursements.
- Coordinate approvals, documentation, and administrative requirements.
- Support special projects and other assignments delegated by the MD.
Required Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree or relevant administrative qualification preferred.
- Prior experience as an Executive Secretary, Personal Assistant, or Secretary to senior management.
- Excellent communication and professional correspondence skills.
- Strong proficiency in MS Office, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and calendar management.
- Excellent organizational, coordination, and time-management abilities.
- High level of confidentiality, integrity, discretion, and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines.