Executive Secretary at Emirates Group

Emirates is one of the world’s fastest growing airlines. Based in Dubai, Emirates connects people all over the world to a network of over 150 destinations. Emirates Group started out in 1985 with just two aircraft and handful of enthusiastic people. Now we have a team of over 60,000 and one of the largest fleets in the world. You could be part of our story and join us in our home city, Dubai. Our cosmopolitan team is built by people from over 160 nations. But wherever we’re from, there’s one thing we all share - a passion for travel.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Executive Secretary

Job ID: 2400020J
Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Job Purpose

• Responsible for providing comprehensive, high level and confidential secretarial and admin support to the manager/s based in the country/station.

Job Outline

• Be fully conversant with the activities of the dept/section in order to liaise with, on behalf of the manager/s with senior section heads both internally and externally.
• Manage the diary of the manager/s, including scheduling appointments, travel arrangement and accommodation as necessary.
• Regularly monitor the daily schedule of the manager/s and provide in advance the required information/documentation for meetings/appointments by co-ordinating with sources within the company and externally.
• Alert the manager/s of any last minute reschedules or cancellations.
• Receive and screen incoming call and mail, action responses or re-direct as necessary to the appropriate individuals to obtain additional information prior to presenting to the manager/s.
• Manage and maintain a proper paper based or electronic filing system that is easily accessible by the manager/s or the team.
• Manage and monitor the department/section attendance and leave records, overtime claims and verify such claims where necessary obtaining the required approvals to facilitate payroll processing through the finance team.
• Where necessary manage petty cash accounts by verifying authenticity of claims ensuring figures are accurately recorded. Control and handle cash transactions to bring accounts to balance.
• Undertake and support the manager/s or the team in a variety of special projects involving internal and external parties including researching activities involved with the project. Assist with the preparation of the department/section budgets.
• Where required handle the invoicing and accounting matters of the Department. Arranges for vetting, approval, payment and receipt of all bills.
• Responsibility for the acquisition, maintenance and replacement of office assets and equipment. Be the central point for ordering and restocking stationery and regular kitchen items ensuring the dept / section is within budget.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of A level or HSC qualification with a preferred secretarial qualification and a minimum of 4 years' experience in a secretary/administrative capacity in a medium or large size company. Fully competent in MS Office applications.
• Fluency in spoken and written English, pleasant telephone etiquettes and the ability to prioritise work.
• Administration. General administration
• 12 Years schooling or equivalent

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills and willingness to work in a positive manner.
• Ability to prioritise heavy workload, meet deadlines and work either autonomously and within a team.
• Appreciation for confidential matters and discretion
• A proactive, solutions focused and flexible workstyle with high attention to detail.

Salary & Benefits
Join our growing team and enjoy a competitive remuneration package, discounts on flights and hotel stays.

Application Closing Date
18th September, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: Please note that you must have the right to live and work in Nigeria.