EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT - GENERAL ELECTRIC

Posted Position Title: Executive Assistant - Office of the CEO, GE Africa

Role Summary/Purpose:

GE is an equal opportunity employer, offering a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation.As a key member of the executive team for GE Africa and reporting into the President & CEO of GE Africa, this position will provide efficient and effective administration service/support to the CEO, CFO, and Human Resources Leader.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Providing full administration support for the CEO, CFO, and HR Leader including the complete management of executive scheduled/diaries that include extensive and complex trip planning and organizing, meeting arrangements, appointments and calendar scheduling.
• Preparing and producing supporting materials and documents for presentations and meetings (internal and external) - including creating and designing the content
• Representing and supporting a team of administrative assistants to provide a professional and seamless service to the region as a whole
• Assisting with all Regional Hospitality/Event Management that involves the executive staff i
• Assisting with customer/GE business for GE Africa
• Producing and distributing documentation relating to the CEO’s Senior Leadership Team
• Managing expenses reports
• Maintaining the appropriate filing system and providing support with other general office administration as assigned
• Managing other administrative duties and special projects as required

Qualifications/Requirements:

• University graduate or equivalent- Minimum 10 year’s experience supporting at the executive level
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact with staff (at all levels) in a fast paced environment at a high level of professionalism and confidentiality
• Exceedingly well organized and coordinated person with a global mind-set
• Passionate, proactive, responsible, resourceful, detail-oriented, hard-working and willing to learn to achieve high standards- Proficient in both spoken and written English
• Experience working in a corporate environment at CEO/board level
• Ability to make independent decisions with minimal oversight … a self-starter and an ability to think ahead and plan for all scenarios
• Highly motivated, confident and flexible attitude with a sense of ownership
• Ability to work well in a pressured environment under tight deadlines
• Ability to work with a team of administrative staff to provide a professional and seamless service to the region as a whole
• Advanced knowledge and proficiency in n all Microsoft Office products, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint- Excellent administrative, interpersonal and organization skills
• Experience of interfacing with senior executives and high profile clients
• Excellent communication skills and proven ability to effectively work with all levels
• Comfortable with financial numbers, such as budgets, currency-related and expense numbers
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, and follow through on issues in a timely manner
• Ability to consistently produce high quality work with an eye for detail and accuracy
• Ability to work flexible working hours 
• Demonstrated ability to balance workload under short deadlines and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment

APPLY NOW