Our client is one of
the leading and fast growing banks in Malawi. Our client offers its
clients innovative and unique banking solutions in areas such as deposit and
treasury services, investment management, international trade, investment
banking and financial advisory, among others
An excellent opportunity has now arisen for the position of Personal Assistant
(PA) to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to be based in Blantyre. The PA
will provide an efficient and responsive administrative, organisational and
logistical support to the CEO, helping to manage and prioritise time and
maximise productivity
The position is that of an Executive PA and therefore demands higher –level
cognitive abilities and experience in order to undertake information management
tasks in a fast-paced environment. The position awaits a confident and
polished professional, with exceptional communication and organisational
skills, who is genuinely passionate about the work of an executive PA – a
person who understands the importance of their role in the organisation
Speedy transcription of correspondence and reports in order of priority and
typing routine and confidential correspondence including board papers, Drafting
documents, correspondence and making reviews of some documents and being able
to develop concise summaries, Dealing with visitors and telephone callers
requesting to speak with the Chief Executive Officer and recording messages in
the absence of the Chief Executive Officer, Maintaining the filing system in
both manual and electronic format in a matter that makes retrieval easy,
Handling of all incoming and outgoing mail, managing the Chief Executive
Officer’s diary, appointments including making official travel arrangements,
Coordinating board meetings and timely delivery of board papers, Managing the
directors’ travel and accommodation arrangements
A mature professional of good standing and highly disciplined capable of
running the office efficiently, Ability to work in fast-paced environment to
complete assignments in a timely manner, Must possess excellent communication,
presentation, interpersonal and negotiation skills, must have very strong
entrepreneurial and customer service orientation, Must be a motivated self
starter with ability to work under minimum supervision, while observing strict
deadlines, Must possess a high degree of initiative, innovation and creativity,
Anticipate needs and act independently, Ability to multi task, Excellent
ability to solve problems and cheerful even under pressure
An advanced diploma in business management or equivalent obtained from a
reputable university, Those with bachelors degree will have an added advantage
and a higher preference, high level computer skills in common packages in
Microsoft office, internet, email, etc, Shorthand speed of 100-120 words per
minute, An advanced certificate in typing, A minimum of 5 yrs
post-qualification experience as a PA to a senior manager or an executive manager
Interested and qualified applicants should send applications with detailed CV
and names of 3 traceable refs by email only to Executive Placements, KPMG
Advisory Services Limited, Blantyre, Malawi, email; mw-fmrecruitment@kpmg.com
only shortlisted candidates will be contacted , Closing date for receiving
applications is 13th July
