Personal Assistant to CEO
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Job description
About the role
We are seeking a versatile and highly‑organized Personal Assistant to support our CEO in a fast‑paced environment. The role involves scheduling meetings, making travel arrangements, coordinating guests and handling ad‑hoc duties as required.
Key responsibilities
- Report to the CEO and coordinate daily meetings.
- Type, format, and edit reports, documents, and presentations.
- Enter data, maintain databases, and keep records.
- Liaise with internal departments, answer calls, and arrange travel.
- Manage internal and external correspondence on behalf of senior management.
- Schedule appointments, maintain an events calendar, and send reminders.
- Copy, scan, fax documents and take notes.
- Prepare facilities for scheduled events and arrange refreshments when required.
- Order office supplies, manage mail and courier services.
- Observe best business practices and etiquette.
Required profile
- High school diploma or GED; certification in secretarial work or office administration is a plus.
- 5‑10 years of experience as a personal or executive assistant.
- Advanced typing, note‑taking, record‑keeping and organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal abilities.
Required skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Experience using Microsoft Outlook for appointment scheduling and call forwarding.
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