Personal Assistant to CEO Job at Merit Telecoms Nigeria Limited

Merit Telecoms (NIG) Limited / Merit Telecoms Nigeria Limited is an independent and recognized leader in providing wireless voice and data turnkey services to the telecommunication industry.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Personal Assistant to CEO

Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide sophisticated calendar management for the CEO. Prioritize inquiries and requests while troubleshooting conflicts; make judgments and recommendations to ensure smooth day-to-day engagements.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external constituencies on all matters pertaining to the CEO, including those of a highly confidential or critical nature.
  •  Prioritize and determine the appropriate course of action, referral, or response, exercising judgment to reflect the CEO’s style and organization policy.
  • Work closely with the CEO to keep them well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, following up appropriately. Act as a "barometer," having a sense of the issues taking place in the environment and keeping the CEO updated. Anticipate CEO’s needs in advance of meetings, conferences, etc. 
  • Complete a broad variety of administrative tasks that facilitate the CEO’s ability to effectively lead the organization, including assisting with special projects; designing and producing complex documents, reports, and presentations;
  • Collecting and preparing information for meetings with staff and outside parties; composing and preparing correspondence; maintaining contact lists; making travel arrangements; and completing expense and mileage reports.
  • Coordinate all Executive Team meetings and retreats and assist with staff meetings and events as needed. 
  • Provide "gatekeeper" and "gateway" roles, providing a bridge for smooth communication between the CEO and staff, demonstrating leadership to maintain credibility, trust, and support with the Executive Team. 
  • Provide hospitality to all CEO guests and help to create a welcoming environment.
  • Invest in building long-lasting relationships both externally and internally.
  • Manage petty cash reimbursements and reconciliation.
  • Other projects/duties as assigned by CEO for the overall benefit of the organization.

Salary Range
N100,000 - N150,000 / month.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hr@merittel.com using the Job Position as the subject of the email.