Graduate Executive Assistant at Guinness Nigeria Plc

Graduate Executive Assistant at Guinness Nigeria PlcPosted on Mon 28th Nov, 2011 - hotnigerianjobs.com --- (3 comments)

Guinness (Diageo) Nigeria Plc, a major player in the brewing industry and one of the leaders in Nigeria’s manufacturing sector. We now operate three breweries, including one in Benin and Aba, with the brewery in Lagos considered as one of the most modern and technologically advanced breweries in Africa. We currently employ around 1100 people in total, and make a big impact in other ways too. For example, we have established three Guinness Eye Hospitals in Kaduna, Lagos and Onitsha and provide clean water to several communities across Nigeria.

Diageo, a parent company of Guinness Nigeria Plc is recruiting for Execuitve Assistant.

Job Title: Executive AssistantAutoReqId: 30063BRFunction: AdministrationType of Job: Full TimeLevel: L6 (MS1)Reports To: Director Purpose  / Scope:Responsible  for supporting two Directors in carrying out all  major Executive Administrative duties including Management of Front Office administrative duties, preparing & managing Executive Visits and Presentations as well as co-ordination of Security, Travel, Accommodation for Directors, visiting dignitaries and other personnel as required.  Dimensions:a) FinancialResponsibility for Financial management of Functional Overhead Budget and monthly reporting. b) Market ComplexityLagos HQ Based but frequent interaction with London Based Head Office in Park Royal, England and other Africa IMC’s as required. Skills & Knowledge Excellent Verbal (English- UK) & Written Communication skills. Confident writing & preparing Executive Presentations. Typing 60wpm   Fully PC and Social Media Literate and advanced level competence in both MS PowerPoint and Excel. Has excellent Executive Diary Management experience & strong Project Management skills.  Works in an organised, proactive and efficient manner. Must be resourceful, possess tremendous initiative and be a self-starter with a keen interest in Business. Anticipates issues and mitigates them with quiet confidence engaging Stakeholders as required to achieve an optimal outcome. Supportive and valuable Team Player generating and sustaining great relationships with colleagues Working independently with minimal supervision

Leadership Capabilities

Keen to learn and know about other areas of the business. Reduces complexity, developing and communicating clear and simple plans to assist the business. Resourceful and solution seeking. Open to feedback and highly committed to own development Has high levels of positive energy, is able to generate enthusiasm within the  team with a really affirmative ‘can-do’ attitude. Generates and sustains effective working   relationships with team. Courageous in expressing own view and in task completion Demonstrates high level of integrity and confidentiality.Key RelationshipsDirectorsInterface with functional leadership team members, executive PA community and the wider organisation as required.  Top 3-5 Accountabilities Support Directors with diary management, Functional Overhead budget management and preparing & developing Executive Presentations & Communications. Plan and co-ordinate Departmental Meetings, Workshops, off-sites and other Departmental activities as required. Provide routine administrative requests on behalf of the functional leadership teams Manage all travel, security and accommodation arrangements for officially designated trips.Qualifications and Experience Required Business, Communications or other Recognised Qualification or other formal qualification such as Advanced Diploma in Secretarial Studies from a recognised college / school or university. Minimum of 1-2 years experience working in a blue-chip or FMCG environment.Barriers to Success in Role Insufficient Executive standard written & verbal communication and    presentation skills. Poor Power Point & Excel competency (Advanced Level required). Lack of initiative in finding solutions. In adequate Project Management and co-ordination skills. Inability to build relationship with key stakeholdersb>Flexible Working OptionsBased in Lagos.

Application Deadline
28th November, 2011

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidate should:
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