Executive Assistant
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and dependable Executive Assistant to support the Managing Director. The ideal candidate will serve as a strategic partner, ensuring daily operations and business activities run efficiently. This role requires an adaptable and detail-oriented professional capable of thriving in a dynamic startup environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide executive administrative support
- Manage calendars and travel arrangements
- Coordinate stakeholder communication
- Support daily business operations
- Prepare reports and meeting materials
Required Skills
- Proficiency in MS Office/Google Workspace
- Strong communication skills
- Exceptional time management
- Startup experience
- Confidentiality and professionalism
Job Details
Primary Roles and Responsibilities
1. Executive & Administrative Support
- Provide high-level executive and administrative support to the Managing Director.
- Manage calendars, appointments, meetings, travel arrangements, and business schedules.
- Coordinate and prioritize daily activities, ensuring timely follow-up on important matters.
- Prepare reports, presentations, business correspondence, and meeting materials.
- Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
2. Communication & Stakeholder Coordination
- Act as the primary liaison between the Managing Director and internal/external stakeholders.
- Manage emails, calls, and inquiries, ensuring prompt communication and follow-up.
- Coordinate meetings, business discussions, company events, and executive engagements.
- Prepare meeting agendas, take minutes, and track action items for completion.
- Maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, vendors, investors, and key stakeholders.
3. Operational & Business Support
- Support day-to-day business operations and strategic initiatives assigned by the Managing Director.
- Assist in project coordination, business planning, and execution of company initiatives.
- Conduct research, compile data, and prepare summaries or reports for decision-making purposes.
- Monitor deadlines, business priorities, and workflow progress across departments.
- Support cross-functional communication and coordination to improve operational efficiency.
4. Executive Office Management
- Maintain organized filing systems, records, and documentation.
- Assist in managing office administration and executive-related processes.
- Coordinate logistics for meetings, travel, events, and corporate activities.
- Support ad hoc tasks and special projects as required by the Managing Director.
Requirements
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Communications, or related field.
- Proven experience as an Executive Assistant, Executive Coordinator, or similar role supporting senior management.
- Excellent organizational, multitasking, and time management abilities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and online collaboration tools.
- Ability to work independently and perform effectively under pressure.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Flexible, proactive, and capable of adapting in a startup environment.
- Experience supporting C-level executives or startup founders.
- Familiarity with startup operations and fast-paced business environments.
- Experience in project coordination, operations support, or executive office management.
- Ability to prioritize tasks effectively with minimal supervision.