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Senior Executive Assistant / Secretary

Senior Executive Assistant / Secretary

Basis Bay GroupPetaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
13 hours ago
Job description

Position Summary

The Executive Assistant (EA) provides high-level administrative and strategic support to C-Level executives and directors. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, discretion, and the ability to anticipate needs in a fast-paced environment. The EA acts as a trusted partner, managing executive priorities, streamlining communication, and ensuring the smooth execution of business operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide full executive support to C-Level and directors, including calendar management, travel coordination, meeting preparation, and expense reporting.
  • Act as the primary point of contact between executives, internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders.
  • Prepare, review, and edit correspondence, presentations, contracts, reports, and other confidential documents.
  • Coordinate and support board meetings, executive committee sessions, and leadership offsites (agendas, minutes, materials, follow-up actions).
  • Manage sensitive and confidential information with integrity and professionalism.
  • Conduct research, compile data, and prepare briefing materials to support executive decision-making.
  • Track deadlines, action items, and deliverables to ensure priorities are met.
  • Support special projects, strategic initiatives, and cross-departmental collaborations on behalf of executives.
  • Foster strong relationships across all levels of the organization and with external partners.
  • Represent executives professionally in their absence.

Qualifications & Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Law, Communications, or related field (preferred).
  • 7+ years of executive assistant or senior administrative experience, with proven support to C-Suite executives or board members.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
  • High level of discretion, confidentiality, and emotional intelligence.
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Google Workspace, and productivity / collaboration tools (e.g., Zoom, Teams, Concur, Trello, or similar).
  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities with the capacity to manage competing priorities.
  • Ability to work independently, anticipate needs, and exercise sound judgment.
  • Personal Attributes

  • Professional, polished, and discreet at all times.
  • Proactive problem solver with a "can-do" attitude.
  • Adaptable and resilient under pressure.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity when dealing with diverse stakeholders.
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