Executive Assistant M/F

Client :

Our Client is a global merchant trading, commodities and procurement & supply company with world class credit capabilities.

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Description :

Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Work with the local team and the Managing Director Africa to coordinate and supervise

daily operations.

• Manage and prepare internal and external meetings, meeting minutes, projects,

documentation and correspondence which may also require collecting, organizing, and

analyzing data across teams;

• Collaborate with team members to support various projects;
• Under the guidance of the Managing Director Africa, liaise with members of the team

to keep things moving forward as per strategic plan and objectives.

• Ensure compliance with local regulations, internal policies and procedures.
• Assist in monitoring expenses, fulfill duties as assigned by the Managing Director Africa.
• Maintain scheduling of events and represent the company when needed.
• Create reports and submit them to the Managing Director Africa.
• Manage Africa Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
• Assist Compliance Officer in review of KYC files.
• When acting as a back up to the Compliance Officer, handle periodic Compliance/KYC

refresh requests received from financial institution/counterparties.

• Perform duties as assigned by the Managing Director Africa.
• Anything else which may be required for the proper performance of your duties and the

furtherance of the business.

 

Required Functional and Behavioural Competencies, Qualifications and Experience

• College or Bachelor's degree from a recognized college/university.
• 5 years' experience in a similar position.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluent in English.
• Competent with Microsoft Office.
• Detailed oriented.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Flexible and willing to take on ad-hoc tasks.
• Comfortable working independently.
• Strong aptitude in problem solving.
• Drive for results and have a customer oriented minset.
• Serve with respect and compassion towards colleagues and external counterparties.