Executive Assistant at Akiba Commercial Bank PLC

Executive Assistant at Akiba Commercial Bank PLC

Dar es Salaam

Akiba Commercial Bank PLC

Akiba Commercial Bank is a commercial bank in Tanzania

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

The Executive Assistant serves as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on all matters pertaining to the office of the MD. He/she will be required to provide various administrative and organization support to the Managing Director, ensuring timely execution and follow-ups as required.

THE ROLE

• Provides a bridge for smooth communication between the MD’s office and internal departments; demonstrating leadership to maintain credibility, trust and support with senior management staff.
• Works closely and effectively with the MD to keep him/her well informed of upcoming commitments/responsibilities and following up appropriately. Acts as a “barometer,” having a sense for the issues taking place in the environment and keeping the MD updated.
• Successfully completes critical aspects of deliverables with a hands-on approach, including drafting acknowledgement letters, personal correspondence and other tasks that facilitate the MD’s ability to effectively lead the Bank.
• Prioritizes conflicting needs; handles matters expeditiously, proactively and follows-through on projects to successful completion often with deadline pressures.
• Support the MD regarding activities related to the management of human, financial and material resources.
• Implement and manage a practical, efficient and functional document filling and management system.

THE CANDIDATE

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3 to 5 years of experience supporting Senior Executives.
• Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.
• Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build
  relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including staff and board members.
• Expert level written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability.
• Emotional maturity.
• Highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to also be extremely effective independently.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands and demonstrate the highest level of customer/client service and response.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment.
• Forward looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions.

THE CANDIDATE

• Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.
• Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including staff and board members.
• Expert level written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated proactive approaches to
  problem-solving with strong decision-making capability.
• Emotional maturity.
• Highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to also
  be extremely effective independently.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing
  demands, and demonstrate the highest level of
  customer/client service and response.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance
  goals and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment.
• Forward looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

If you meet the above requirements and ready for great challenges, mail:

• Covering letter and
• Your Curriculum vitae

To: [email protected] by September 28, 2022