Our client a multi-national trading company with offices in Limassol. We are seeking to recruit on their behalf an experienced PA/Executive Secretary
You will be responsible for providing full secretarial assistance to the management team during absences to ensure a high level of service is maintained. This position will be of key importance within the organization and the successful candidate must have previous secretarial and administrative experience within a fast-paced customer facing environment. You will be able to demonstrate the ability to effectively plan and organize your workload and the initiative to resolve issues quickly in an appropriate manner. You will also work on a one-to-one basis on a variety of tasks related to Managing Director’s working life and communication.
Main responsibilities
- Acting as a first point of contact: dealing with correspondence and phone calls, manage and maintain the MD’s diary and email account.
- Ensure busy diary commitments, papers, travel arrangements, visas and accommodation are managed effectively including producing a daily folder with diary, necessary papers etc. and troubleshooting problems
- Take notes and provide general assistance during presentations and meetings
- Screening phone calls, enquiries and requests, and handling them when appropriate
- Filter general information, queries, phone calls and invitations to the MD by redirecting or taking forward such contact as appropriate.
- Minute general meetings as required and complete research when requested
- Meeting and greeting visitors at all levels of seniority
- Organizing and maintaining diaries and making appointments
- Dealing with incoming email, faxes and post
- Carrying out background research and presenting findings
- Organizing and attending meetings when required
- Carrying out specific projects and research
- Responsibility for accounts and budgets
- Ensure guests of the Company are well taken care of (accommodation, transportation etc.)
- Provide a service that is in line with the MD’s work habits and preferences.
- Devising and maintaining office systems, including data management and filing
Required Skills & Experience
- Excellent command (fluent) of the English language
- A minimum of seven years PA/secretarial experience at a senior level
- A good deal of common sense, etiquette and an ability to think on one’s feet
- University degree relevant to this position will be considered an advantage
- Shorthand and excellent typing skills, speed and accuracy essential
- Good computer literacy (MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint) and professional telephone manners
- Excellent organizational skills, communication skills, both verbal and written
- Proven ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Well presented – Highly personable – Flexible and mature approach with ability to work unsupervised
- Bright, confident personality
Remuneration & Benefits
- Gross salary in the region of €30,000 per year based on previous experience
- 13th salary
- 21 days annual leave
- Medical Insurance