Executive Assistant to the Chairman & Board

About the role

The Executive Assistant provides high‑level, confidential strategic and administrative support to the Board Chairman and Board members. You will act as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring seamless operation of the Chairman’s office in a fast‑paced environment.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a complex, high‑volume master calendar for the Chairman, prioritising and resolving scheduling conflicts across multiple entities.
• Coordinate logistics and prepare secure Board packs for Board and sub‑committee meetings, including performance metrics and strategic reports.
• Draft, review and edit confidential correspondence, briefing memos, investment teasers and institutional presentations.
• Serve as liaison between the Chairman’s office and institutional lenders, state‑owned entities, development financiers and subsidiary executives.
• Oversee end‑to‑end travel arrangements for domestic and pan‑African trips, including flights, accommodation, visas and detailed itineraries.
• Track, manage and reconcile executive expenses, professional fees and corporate credit cards in line with governance guidelines.

Required profile

• 8–10 years of experience as an Executive Assistant, with at least 4 years supporting a Board Chairman, CEO or C‑suite executive.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher diploma in Business Administration, Corporate Governance, Law or a related field (advantageous).
• Exceptional verbal and written English communication skills.

Required skills

• Advanced command of the Apple hardware ecosystem.
• Proficiency with Keynote and Pages.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with secure cloud‑sharing platforms.