Executive Assistant

The Executive Assistant will provide high-level administrative and operational support to senior leadership, ensuring smooth coordination of communications, schedules, and business activities, particularly within the Nigerian market and cross-functional operations.

• Manage executive calendars, appointments, and multi-time-zone scheduling
• Handle email correspondence, follow-ups, and internal/external communications
• Coordinate workflows, tasks, and priority tracking for leadership
• Support client engagement, outreach, and business communication activities
• Maintain organized records, reports, and documentation systems
• Update and manage CRM platforms and ensure data accuracy
• Assist in research, operational planning, and administrative support tasks
• Ensure timely execution of assigned responsibilities and deadlines

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Communications, or related field
• Professional certifications in administration, operations, or project management are an advantage
• Minimum of 3+ years experience in roles such as Executive Assistant, Virtual Assistant, Chief of Staff, or B2B Operations Associate
• Must be based in Nigeria with stable internet (minimum 20 Mbps) and reliable power backup
• Strong understanding of Nigerian business environment, SMBs, and payment platforms like Paystack and Flutterwave
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, and at least one CRM (HubSpot, Zoho, Salesforce, or similar)
• Experience with LinkedIn Sales Navigator or similar prospecting tools
• Strong documentation, formatting, and organizational skills
• Highly proactive, self-managed, and able to work independently
• Availability for 3–4 hours daily overlap with Eastern Time (WAT afternoon/evening)
• Added advantage: familiarity with WhatsApp Business tools, Canva, Figma, or experience in B2B SaaS, AI, or GovTech environments
• Added advantage: knowledge of Nigerian languages or networks within fintech/startup ecosystems

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