Executive Assistant (EA) / Personal Assistant (PA) to GMD- Lagos at Nicole Sinclair Consulting

We are seeking to hire a

This is not a traditional administrative role. We are looking for a "right-hand" partner with strong business acumen and a data-driven mindset. You will go beyond calendar management to synthesize complex data into actionable insights, ensuring the GMD’s office operates with maximum efficiency and strategic impact across our global operations.

• Manage the GMD’s calendar, appointments, travel, and daily workflow with precision and foresight.
• Prioritize and filter requests, ensuring the GMD’s time is allocated to the highest‑value activities.
• Prepare correspondence, presentations, reports, and briefing documents.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders across multiple geographies.

• Collect, consolidate, and analyze operational, financial, and performance data from business units.
• Prepare dashboards, KPI trackers, and performance summaries for the GMD’s review.
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities through data crunching and analytical interpretation.
• Translate raw data into clear insights, executive summaries, and decision‑ready recommendations.
• Support the GMD in evaluating business performance, strategic initiatives, and project progress.

• Prepare meeting agendas, pre‑reads, briefing notes, and background research.
• Attend key meetings with or on behalf of the GMD to capture minutes, action items, and follow‑ups.
• Develop post‑meeting insight reports summarizing discussions, decisions, risks, and strategic implications.
• Track action items across departments and ensure timely execution.
• Provide the GMD with synthesized insights to support strategic decision‑making.

• Assist the GMD in monitoring strategic projects, transformation initiatives, and cross‑functional programs.
• Conduct research on industry trends, competitors, regulatory changes, and emerging opportunities.
• Support preparation for board meetings, investor engagements, and leadership forums.
• Serve as a liaison between the GMD’s office and senior leadership teams across global operations.

• Manage personal tasks,  immediate personal & family travel, and logistics for the GMD as required.
• Coordinate personal appointments, events, and confidential matters.
• Ensure smooth integration of personal and professional commitments.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, Finance, or related field.
• 5–7 years of experience supporting C‑suite executives, preferably in a multinational or manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and data‑interpretation skills; proficiency in Excel, Power BI, or similar tools.
• Exceptional communication, writing, and presentation skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and operate under pressure.
• High emotional intelligence, professionalism, and discretion.
• Strong organizational and project‑management capabilities.

• Analytical Thinking & Insight Generation            
• Stakeholder Management
• Proactive Problem‑Solving
• Time & Priority Management
• Cross‑Cultural Communication
• Executive Presence & Professionalism
• Confidentiality & Trustworthiness
• Strategic Awareness & Business Acumen