Executive Assistant Job at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Nigeria

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Nigeria - Our client is a forward-thinking corporate services firm dedicated to facilitating the seamless entry of top-notch international companies into the Nigerian market.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Executive Assistant

Job Location: Abuja
Department: People & Change Nigeria
Reference Number: 130-PEO01270

Job Description

• This role will be responsible for managing and coordinating all technical affairs related to the effective running of the CEO’s office.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research on Nigeria's business landscape, including industry trends, regulations, and competitive environment to support the CEO's strategic planning.
• Serve as a technical liaison between the CEO, the firm's subject matter experts, and the international clients, translating complex information and requirements into actionable plans.
• Support the CEO in preparing for client meetings, industry events, and other high-level engagements by compiling relevant background information, talking points, and supporting materials.
• Collaborate with the firm's cross-functional teams (e.g., legal, finance, operations) to ensure seamless coordination and timely delivery of services to clients.
• Act as a trusted advisor and sounding board for the CEO, providing insights and recommendations based on the CEO's priorities.
• Represent the CEO in various internal and external meetings and events, when necessary.
• Assist the CEO in monitoring and tracking the progress of the firm's client engagements, identifying potential roadblocks or opportunities, and proposing solutions.
• Gather and analyse relevant data, statistics, and insights to create comprehensive reports, presentations, and briefing materials for the CEO and other stakeholders.
• Stay up to date with developments in the Nigerian business landscape, government policies, and regulatory changes that may impact the firm's operations and clients.
• Contribute to the firm's knowledge management efforts by documenting best practices, lessons learned, and other valuable insights gained from client engagements.

Role Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or any related social science discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a strategy or project management related role.
• A Master's degree is an added advantage.
• Relevant professional qualifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP) will be an added advantage.