Admin & Executive Assistant Jobs in Thika, Kenya

Admin & Executive Assistant Jobs in Thika, Kenya



Our client is one of the leading manufacturers of food products based in Thika.

They seek to hire a competent and well organized Administrative Assistant to also serve as the Personal Assistant to the Managing Director Executive Assistant to provide high level support to the Directors.

S/He will be reporting to the managing director on all office administration functions and positive sustenance of the corporate image and interfacing with other Departmental Managers and Section heads.

Responsibilities

  • Ensures minimum turn-around time in flow of information to all the Departments emanating from customers, clients, suppliers etc.
  • Maintains a suitable filing system and ensure periodic updates as required.
  • Provides secretarial and administrative assistance to the MD.
  • Facilitates timely and efficient booking of corporate appointments, interviews etc.
  • Makes follow-ups of company issues as required and or instructed by MD.
  • Act as a liaison between the MD’s office and internal as well as external parties
  • Managing an active calendar of meetings and appointments for the MD.
  • Be able to anticipate the MD’s next move
    Manage the communication in and out of the respective MD’s office
  • Prioritize and follow up on issues and concerns addressed to the MD including those of a sensitive or confidential nature and determine the appropriate course of action
  • Follow up with key contributors to the MD projects and maintain the timeline around deliverables, keeping the projects on task
  • Arrange travel schedule and prompt reservations for the MD
  • Produce all necessary documents, reports and presentations for the MD
  • Organize and maintain the
    board room and MD’s office
  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

    Requirements:

  • A diploma in business administration; a degree in business administration will have an added advantage;
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience of running a busy administration office of a corporate CEO.
  • Excellent interpersonal awareness and communication skills both verbal and written;
  • Ability to work in a team and cope with work pressure;
  • Strong analytical with excellent planning and execution skills;
  • High computer competence in Ms Office applications (database, spreadsheet, report writing and presentation packages).
  • Discreet individual, able to handle highly confidential and sensitive information
  • Presentable and ability to interact with high level clientele
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Excellent organizational and coordination skills
  • Strong sense of initiative
  • Excellent interpersonal skills

    How To apply

    If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualifications and experience; please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (HR Assistant – FMCG) to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke before 26th August 2019.

    N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV or for interviewing.

    Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.
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