Executive Assistant

Date:  Feb 24, 2026
Location: 

AE

Job Description: 

1. JOB DETAILS:

Position Title:

Executive Assistant

Reports to:

Head of Function

Function:

 

Created/Revised on:

August 2021/ February 2023

 

2. JOB PURPOSE:

To provide complete administrative and secretarial support to the respective function Head by acting confidentially, promptly and

 

3. JOB DIMENSIONS:

Number of Staff Supervised:

Direct Reports:

 -

Total:

 -

 

4. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

 

Description

General Secretarial

  • Route callers and correspondence as necessary and assist in drafting and finalising replies where appropriate to ensure that all matters are dealt with efficiently and effectively 
  • Handle incoming and outgoing departmental mail – postal and courier - and maintains appropriate logs.
  • Manage incoming documents for signatures through Docusign.  Ensuring right entities are used in each document.
  • Co-ordinate with PRO/ admin department for any attestation / legalization of documents that come by.
  • Make all necessary arrangements for the holding of internal department meetings and attend occasionally if required, as secretary to record proceedings.
  • Covering and taking responsibilities from other Secretaries on Leave.
  • Register for important conferences and seminars for managers to attend.
  • Assist guest team members when visiting other offices.
  • Assist with document management (converting, formatting, printing and scanning) and records.

Travel Arrangements

  • Make travel arrangements in a time-effective way, including visa, booking itineraries, venues for meetings, hotels, rent a car, etc.
  • Flexibly reschedule and rearrange travel and or accommodation in case of changes in itinerary or plans.
  • Coordinate with other secretaries when employees from different departments are traveling together.
  • Check and verify billing statements with respect to travel and related arrangements made and makes sure that the claims are getting paid on time

Procurement Tasks

  • Check and verify billing statements in respect of travel and related arrangements made and make sure that the invoices are getting paid on time.
  • Support on getting functional contract agreements through the right procurement process by working collaboratively with the SC team in ensuring timely vendor registration and contract signature.
  • Perform timely submissions of PR and POs relating to client invoicing and ensuring payment is done accurately and on time.

EA specific tasks

  • Provide a time management/diary service for the manager to ensure he is able to attend all key meetings according to planned schedule and assists in optimising his use of time.
  • Support in developing Power point presentations, excel sheet trackers and any other required (MS office support)t tasks as and when needed.
  • Monitor effectiveness of office administrative processes and recommends improvements where needed.
  • Manage signatures and Docusign on behalf of line manager.
  • Establish and maintain records and filing system for incoming and outcoming communication and letters and ensure confidentiality procedures to ensure appropriate level of security and control.
  • Plan and support the functional event management and organization working closely with the events team by being the point of contact on behalf of the function to ensure a smooth and successful event.
  • Schedule and coordinate internal meetings including booking conference rooms and facilities, plan and arrange venues, coordinate with participants, and send reminders and follow-up messages to the participants to ensure smooth and efficient event management.
  • Performs other related ad-hoc duties or related assignments as directed

 

 

5. FRAMEWORKS, BOUNDARIES, & DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY:

Works according to specific instructions, guidelines and accepted secretarial standards

Exercises financial Authority at the level established by Management for this position

 

6. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

Minimum Qualifications

  • Completion of Secondary School with a secretarial certification.
  • Bachelor’s Degree is highly preferred.

Minimum Experience

  • 8-10  years of overall experience with 3-5 years as high level executive assistant supporting Senior executives.

Job-Specific Skills

  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint - and other computer applications; Good knowledge of English
  • Multi-tasking and prioritization skills along with the ability to handle multiple demands
  • High level of professionalism, discretion and confidentiality
  • Team Player and collaborator