Executive Assistant to CEO - Telecom

Executive Assistant to the CEO

Job Description :

- As an Executive Assistant to the CEO, you will gain deep insight into the organization and be given levels of responsibility well beyond your expectation.

- You will be immersed in strategic and operation analysis as well as having the opportunity to take a lead role in driving large projects within the business.

- The EA will get to work on a series of strategic projects, which will focus on formulating and implementing strategies to create potential future revenue streams.

- The EA will become adept at compiling reports for the CEO, enabling the CEO to quickly understand where his business is and the issues it faces.

- You will quickly be expected to give opinions on such findings and given the task of designing and rolling out an action/project plan.

- You will learn up close how a senior management team operates and how important decisions are made.

- You will be personally and professionally challenged through direct participation in decision-making processes and proximity to decision-makers.

- The Appointee will take advantage of the freedom offered to them in a creative and entrepreneurial manner and who have very good project and professional experience.

- Provides leadership to build relationships crucial to the success of the organization, and manages a variety of projects for the CEO, some of which may have organizational impact.

- Must serve as the primary point of contact for all matter pertaining to the office of the CEO. Provide executive support in a one-on-one working relationship.

- Ability to work independently on projects, from conception to completion and must be able to handle confidential matters with discretion.

- Provides smooth communication on behalf of the CEO to internal and external stake holders.

Typical activities :

Financial Analysis :

- Reviewing and analysing the company's financial reports, flagging issues to the CEO

- Conducting analysis on internal departments and external competitors as needed

- Basic modelling of companies in competitive industry

Research and Analysis :

- Undertaking research on potential brand opportunities financial and marketing research

- Being willing and able to provide an opinion and insight based on this research

- Carrying out internal research as needed

Marketing :

- Understanding the nature of brand-building and product categories

- Analysing business strategy and marketing plans

- Building Industry Knowledge

Learning about operations in different areas, and related sectors

Attending business meetings with the CEO and providing a different perspective on current issues.

Administration :

- Preparing meeting agendas and sending out pre meeting documentation

- Participating in meetings and responsible for taking notes as appropriate

- Responsible for following up on meetings and actions

Skills :

- Excellent analytical skills

- Ability to think strategically

- Good attention to detail and accuracy

- Take ownership and accountability for work

- Willing to get involved in ad hoc projects with a can-do attitude

- Ability to demonstrate initiative, suggest improvements to current systems as well as establishing new processes

- Excellent communication skills

- Hard working and tenacious

- Ability to influence key stakeholders

- Passion for business

- Willing to travel (travel is not extensive)

Qualification & Experience :

- A very bright MBA from a leading university

Strong work tenure : 2 - 3 years of experience

- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, word, Excel and Power Point), Adobe Acrobat and Social Media Web platforms