Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer

Company Description

ACCELERATE is a youth-centric multimedia outlet based in Lagos, Nigeria. We focus on documenting Nigerian/African stories and pop culture while championing creativity and innovation. Our content targets millennials and extends beyond borders, providing entertainment, education, and empowerment.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role as an Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer at ACCELERATE. The Executive Assistant will be responsible for providing executive administrative support, managing expense reports, coordinating diary management, and offering general administrative assistance.

• Act as the point of contact on behalf of the CEO to executives, employees, clients and other external partners.
• Manage information flow in a timely and accurate manner
• Manage the CEO's calendars and set up meetings
• Make travel and accommodation arrangements
• Rack daily expenses and prepare weekly, monthly or quarterly reports
• Oversee the performance of other clerical staff to ensure the operational performance of the CEO's office.
• Act as the CEO's office manager by keeping up with office supply inventory
• Format information for internal and external communication – memos, emails, presentations, reports
• Take minutes during meetings
• Screen and direct phone calls and distribute correspondence on behalf of the CEO
• Organize and maintain the CEO's documentation and office filing system

Qualifications

• Executive Administrative Assistance and Executive Support skills
• Experience in managing expense reports and diary management
• Administrative Assistance skills
• Excellent organization and time management abilities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Proactive problem-solving skills
• Experience in a similar role is a plus