- March 4, 2022
- Posted by: Nathan Akono
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The Executive Assistant is responsible for managing the schedules and communications of key company executives. The duties include prioritizing emails and phone calls, gathering documents to prepare for meetings and coordinating travel arrangements.
The Executive Assistant also filters, prioritizes client visits or phone calls and communicates on behalf of the executive they support.
Responsibilities:
- Providing administrative assistance, such as writing and editing e-mails, drafting memos, and preparing communications on the executive’s behalf
- Maintaining comprehensive and accurate records
- Performing minor accounting duties
- Organizing meetings, including scheduling, sending reminders, and organizing catering when necessary
- Answering phone calls in a polite and professional manner
- Welcoming visitors and identifying the purpose of their visit before directing them to the appropriate department
- Managing the executive’s calendar, including making appointments and prioritizing the most sensitive matters
Desired qualifications:
- High school or bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as marketing, accounting, finance, or business administration from an accredited institution.
- 2+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant or Administrative Assistant
- 1+ years of experience in the fintech industry
- 1+ year of experience working at a start-up
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent attention to details
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Languages: Proficiency in French and English
- Tools: Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Outlook mail, Word, Excel, Sharepoint, Powerpoint, Calendar, Teams) and any relevant tools
Saamaya Finance is a fintech start-up dedicated to digitalizing financial transactions in Cameroon and ultimately, positioning Cameroon as the leading market in West-Central Africa.
Our high-tech products/services are tailored to address the fintech needs of consumers and enterprises located both in urban and rural areas.
Visit www.saamayafinance.net to learn more about us.