Personal Assistant

About the role

Cafe Verde Enterprises is hiring a Personal Assistant in Lagos (Marina) to support the Director's day-to-day operations. The role covers calendar management, correspondence, travel coordination, document preparation and project tracking, and suits someone who can handle both business and personal needs in a busy environment.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the Director's calendar, appointments, meetings and reminders.
• Handle correspondence, including emails, phone calls and WhatsApp messages, as authorised.
• Prepare meeting notes, track action points and follow up on deadlines.
• Liaise with staff, suppliers, contractors and clients on the Director's behalf.
• Coordinate travel arrangements, accommodation and itineraries.
• Assist with personal errands, bookings, purchases and deliveries.
• Prepare and organise documents, reports, presentations and records.
• Track expenses, organise receipts and prepare payment requests for approval.
• Support recruitment administration by scheduling interviews and coordinating onboarding.
• Monitor assigned projects and give clear progress updates.
• Handle confidential business and personal information with discretion, and spot scheduling conflicts and outstanding tasks early.

Required profile

• Previous experience as a personal assistant, executive assistant or in a similar administrative role.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage competing deadlines.
• Professional conduct, sound judgement and respect for confidentiality.
• Resourceful and able to work independently; willing to travel between business locations and run errands when required.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.