Executive Assistant

We are an organization located in a rural environment 60kms from Kericho town consisting of tea estates and two highly automated tea factories. We have an innovative approach to the growing and manufacture of black tea and pride ourselves in the quality of our personnel and our productivity.

We are seeking a suitable applicant for the position of Executive Assistant.

Key accountabilities and Responsibilities:

1. Providing administrative assistance, such as drafting letters & memos, and preparing communications on the executive’s behalf.

2. Maintaining comprehensive and accurate records.

3. Performing minor accounting duties.

4. Organizing meetings, taking notes, writing minutes, including scheduling, sending reminders, and organizing catering when necessary.

5. Collecting data/information for regular reporting.

6. Engaging with external relevant actors to organize  meetings.

7. Answering phone calls in a polite and professional manner.

8. Welcoming visitors and identifying the purpose of their visit before directing them to the appropriate department.

9. Managing the executive’s calendar, including making appointments and prioritizing the most sensitive matters.

10. Handling any other task delegated by the Executives.

Key Qualification

1. Degree Agriculture/Engineering/Food processing related courses.

2. Professional qualification (CPA,CPS,CHRP etc)

3. Ready to work  in a fast-paced environment that showcased organization.

4. keenness to detail.

5. IT savvy.

6. Discreet individual, able to handle highly confidential and sensitive information.

7. Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

8. Excellent organizational and coordination skills.

9. Strong sense of initiative.

10. Excellent interpersonal skills.

Please include current and expected Salary in your application.