Executive Assistant

  • Full-time

Company Description


Job Description

This position supports the Executive Director internally and externally and acts as a liaison between the Executive Director, key executives, and employees.  The Executive Assistant will provide high-level administrative support by conducting research, preparing reports, handling information requests, and performing clerical functions such as preparing correspondence, arranging conference calls, scheduling meetings, organizing emails, etc. 

Role Responsibilities:

  • Provide professional and confidential administrative and research support to the ED.
  • Undertake research and prepare monthly reports, presentations and corporate submissions. and other correspondence for the CMD.
  • Coordinate and manage business travel, conference and meeting bookings and accommodation for the ED while out of the office.
  • Gather info and provide status updates on various projects.
  • Complete a broad variety of administrative tasks for the ED including: managing an extremely active calendar of appointments; reports; composing and preparing confidential correspondence; arranging complex and detailed travel plans, itineraries, and agendas; and compiling documents for travel-related meetings.
  • Research, prioritize, and follow up on incoming issues and concerns addressed to the ED, including those of a sensitive or confidential nature; determines appropriate course of action, referral, or response.
  • Work closely and effectively with the ED to keep well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, following up appropriately.
  • Successfully complete deliverables with a hands-on approach, including drafting acknowledgement letters, personal correspondence, and other tasks that facilitate the ED’s effective communication across the company.
  • Assist in coordinating the agenda of senior management team meetings and off-sites, and all staff meetings.

    Skills:

  • Ability to work with minimal or no supervision and independently identify priorities.
  • Excellent organizational and office administration skills.
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize workload appropriately.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, Bengali and Hindi.

Qualifications

Graduate in any stream.

Additional Information

  • Experience: 3 - 5 years. 
  • Candidate must have a pleasing personality.
  • Should be smart and proactive.
  • Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to multitask and work well under pressure.
  • Ability to store and record information accurately.
  • Must be proficient in MS - Office.