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Sunnet Systems is an Information and Communications Technology
company established to deliver world class information technology
infrastructure, solution design and implementation, first class
systems support and service delivery level that is constantly
raised to exceed customers’ expectation and satisfaction.
Everyone in our organization is a professional. We recognize
the effect of globalization on the business environment.
Businesses today depend on ICT infrastructure to remain
competitive, profitable and efficient in their quality of
service delivery.
At Sunnet, we willingly take ownership of our clients ICT
challenges/initiatives so they can focus on their core
businesses. And we do it with a great pleasure.
We are recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Executive Assistant to the CEO
Location: Lagos
Job Description
- Reporting directly to the CEO, the Executive Assistant
provides executive support in a one-on-one working
relationship.
- The ideal individual must possess strong written and verbal
communications, administrative, and organizational skills, and
the ability to maintain a realistic balance among multiple
priorities.
- The Executive Assistant will have the ability to work
independently on projects, from conception to completion, and
must be able to work under pressure at times to handle a wide
variety of activities and confidential matters with discretion.
- The Executive Assistant serves as the primary point of
contact for internal and external matters pertaining to the
Office of the CEO.
- The Executive Assistant also serves as a liaison to the
board of directors and senior management teams; organizes and
coordinates executive meetings and external relations efforts.
- The Executive Assistant must be creative and
results-driven.
Roles and Responsibilities of Executive
Support
- Completes a broad variety of administrative tasks for the
CEO including: managing an extremely active calendar of
appointments; completing expense reports; composing and
preparing correspondence that is sometimes confidential;
arranging complex and detailed travel plans, itineraries, and
agendas; and compiling documents for travel-related meetings.
- Plans, coordinates and ensures the CEO’s schedule is
followed and respected. Provides “gatekeeper” and “gateway”
role, creating win-win situations for direct access to the
CEO’s time and office.
- Communicates directly, and on behalf of the CEO with
clients and business partners.
- Researches, prioritizes, and follows up on incoming issues
and concerns addressed to the CEO, including those of a
sensitive or confidential nature. Determines appropriate course
of action, referral, or response.
- Assists board members with travel logistics.
- Maintains discretion and confidentiality in relationships
with all board members
- Participates as an adjunct member of the Executive Team
including assisting in scheduling meetings, attending all
meetings and take minutes.
- Assists in coordinating the agenda of senior management
team meetings and off-sites, and all staff meetings
- Follows up on contacts made by the CEO and supports the
cultivation of ongoing relationships.
- Works closely and effectively with the CEO to keep him well
informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities,
following up appropriately. Acts as a “barometer,” having a
sense for the issues taking place in the environment and
keeping the CEO updated.
- Successfully completes critical aspects of deliverables
with a hands-on approach, including drafting acknowledgement
letters, personal correspondence, and other tasks that
facilitate the CEO’s ability to effectively lead the company.
- Prioritizes needs; handles matters expeditiously,
proactively, and follows-through on projects to successful
completion, often with deadline pressures.
Required Skills
- Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to
perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent
attention to details.
- Highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to also be
extremely effective independently.
- Proven ability to handle confidential information with
discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands, and
demonstrate the highest level of customer/client service and
response
- Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and
meet deadlines in a fast paced environment.
- Forward looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities
and proffers solutions.
- Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build
relationships with stakeholders, including staff, board
members, external partners.
- Expert level written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem-solving with
strong decision-making capability.
- Emotional maturity.
Education and Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication or law required
- Strong work tenure: 2 to 4 years of experience supporting
C-Level Executives.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and
Power Point), Adobe Acrobat, and Social Media web platforms.
How to Apply
Interested applications should send their CV’s to:
hr@sunnetsystems.net
Application Deadline 30th April,
2015