Secretary to the CEO

Job title : Secretary to the CEO

Job Location : Lagos Deadline : October 14, 2026 Quick Recommended Links

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The Secretary to the CEO will provide secretarial and administrative support to the CEO’s office, ensuring proper documentation, correspondence, record keeping and coordination of routine office activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, type, format and proofread letters, memos, reports and other correspondence.
• Maintain an organized filing and document-management system.
• Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence.
• Schedule appointments and maintain the CEO’s official diary as assigned.
• Receive visitors and direct enquiries appropriately.
• Take accurate minutes during meetings and circulate approved minutes.
• Maintain records of meetings, correspondence and official documentation.
• Handle telephone calls and messages professionally.
• Assist with preparation of reports, presentations and meeting documents.
• Maintain confidentiality of all information handled within the CEO’s office.
• Provide general administrative support as required.

Requirements

• OND/HND/Bachelor’s degree in Secretarial Administration, Business Administration, Office Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a secretarial or administrative role.
• Excellent typing, document formatting and proofreading skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and email applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong filing and record-management skills.
• Professional appearance and interpersonal skills.
• High level of confidentiality and attention to detail.