People and Partners Group

Executive Assistant

People and Partners Group  •  Accra, GH (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description


About People and Partners Group


People & Partners Group (PPG) is a leading Pan-African executive search and strategic human capital partner, headquartered in Accra, Ghana. We excel in placing C-suite and senior leaders across Africa and beyond, with a 98% retention rate, 15‑day completion timeline, access to 100K+ top talents, and 1-year+ free replacement guarantee.Our end-to-end solutions include Employer of Record (EOR), HR outsourcing, payroll, compensation structuring, performance management, recruitment, and corporate training; tailored for multinationals and high-growth businesses expanding into key African markets, the UK, USA, Middle East, and more. Ghana-compliant with global best practices, we co-design agile frameworks to drive your success.Build Outstanding Teams with PPG. Join Africa's growth story!


Role Summary

The Executive Assistant to the Managing Director provides high-level administrative, organizational, and operational support to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the MD’s office. The role involves managing communications, coordinating schedules, handling confidential information, and supporting both business and personal tasks. The ideal candidate is highly organized, tech-savvy, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment while maintaining professionalism and discretion.a


Key Responsibilities


  • Manage and respond to the MD’s emails, ensuring timely and professional communication always.


  • Screen and prioritize incoming messages, highlighting urgent matters and drafting responses where necessary.


  • Oversee the MD’s social media accounts, including content creation and page management.


  • Coordinate schedules, manage calendars, and organize appointments efficiently.


  • Arrange meetings, prepare agendas, and record minutes as required.


  • Support travel logistics, including booking flights, securing accommodation, and preparing detailed itineraries.


  • Provide administrative support such as document preparation, report writing, and data entry.


  • Handle sensitive and confidential information with a high level of discretion.


  • Run personal errands and provide support on personal matters when needed.


  • Act as a liaison between the MD, internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders.


  • Carry out additional administrative and organizational duties as assigned.


Requirements


  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, or a related field.


  • Proven experience in a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, or similar role.


  • Strong content writing, editing, and proofreading skills for professional communications.​


  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.


  • Excellent organizational and time-management capabilities.


  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other relevant tools.


  • Ability to multitask and perform effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.


  • High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.


  • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.


  • Flexible, adaptable, and responsive to changing priorities.


  • Technologically savvy with a willingness to leverage digital tools efficiently.

People and Partners Group

About People and Partners Group

People and Partners Group has a wide range of industry consultants and experts from high-end to very technical industries and fast clientele growth across Africa, the Middle East as well as in the US, the UK, and India including the Fortune 500.

We give clients access to specialized experts that drive scale, innovation, and speed to market, supporting talent acquisition, retention, and business growth initiatives that advance how companies serve the world.

People & Partners Group is a trusted global brand that provides a unique, cost-effective, one-stop source for all Human Resources needs.

Our services include Executive Recruitment, Corporate Training, Salary Survey, Payroll Management, Outsourcing, HR Audit, Career Coaching, CV Writing, Interview Coaching.

Our commitment is to help our clients focus on their core business proficiencies to be successful while we strategically manage the entire HR and talent acquisition processes; churning game-changing talents and effective solutions for the organization.

We have three key objectives:

1. Support a performance-driven global business that’s focused on growth.

2. Maximise our operational flexibility by promoting a "light-touch" approach to all stakeholders.

3. To promote transparency and accountability in all aspects of our operations.

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Accra, GH
Year Founded
2019
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