Job Description

Sutherland is seeking an attentive and goal-oriented person to join us an Executive Assistant We are a group of driven and hard-working individuals. If you are looking to build a fulfilling career and are confident you have the skills and experience to help us succeed, we want to work with you!

Required Skill sets

• Organizational and planning skills
• Strong working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of products with an advanced understanding of Word and Outlook
• Superior written and oral communications skills
• Excellent communication and written skills
• Information gathering and information monitoring skills
• Problem analysis and problem-solving skills
• Judgement and decision-making ability
• Initiative
• Confidentiality
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Flexibility/ capable of working extra hours as necessary
• Must have a high patience level

Mission for the Job

• Prepare and edit correspondence, communications, presentations and other documents
• File and retrieve documents and reference materials
• Manage and maintain executives’ schedules, appointments and travel arrangements
• Arrange and coordinate meetings and events
• Record, transcribe and distribute minutes of meetings
• Monitor, respond to and distribute incoming communications
• Answer and manage incoming calls
• Receive and interact with incoming visitors
• Liaise with internal staff at all levels
• Interact with externa l clients

Competencies

• Flexibility/Adaptability
• High Standards Listening Skill
• Strategic Thinking/Visioning Teamwork

Qualifications

• Usually at least 3 years’ experience providing support at the executive level
• Proficient computer skills and in-depth knowledge of relevant software such as MS Office Suite
• Knowledge of standard office administrative practices and procedures
• Bachelor’s degree an advantage

Additional Information