Job Description

If you enjoy a results-driven role, a variety in job scope with high responsibilities and learning opportunities, and a buzzy and fast-paced environment, this is the opportunity for you!

Edelman Malaysia is looking for an experienced Executive Assistant, who is commercially technology savvy. Reporting and working alongside the Chief Executive Officer, you will very much represent the office and be the first point of contact.

The responsibilities will be varied, highly confidential, and will require a high level of discretion and judgment. You will be required to provide all day-to-day administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer and will need to be articulate, confident, and driven. You will be encouraged to work on your own initiative and to get to know the business inside out in order to deliver first-class support service. \

What you will be doing:

• Function as the liaison between the Chief Executive Officer and staffs, clients, etc.
• Prepare internal/external correspondence in addition to maintaining, answering, and routing correspondence not requiring the Chief Executive Officer\'s attention.
• Conduct research, compile data, and prepare papers for consideration and presentation by the Chief Executive Officer, based on requirements.
• Diary management, scheduling meetings, gatekeeping, and ensuring it\'s smooth running for the Chief Executive Officer.
• End-to-end travel arrangement: coordination with travel agencies for airfare and visas, booking accommodation, preparing itinerary and portfolio and transfers.
• Coordinate work involving confidential company and personnel-related information including performance appraisals etc.
• Plan and coordinate internal and external meetings for the Chief Executive Officer and lead all logistical arrangements.

What is required of you:

• Diploma in Business or relevant field with at least 5 years of experience as an Executive Assistant to senior leaders.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work with high level of discretion and confidentiality.
• Good analytical skills and ability to work in a dynamic environment independently and with a team.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Strong relationship management skills with a good presence and ability to build partnerships with senior leadership.

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Edelman is a global communications firm that partners with businesses and organizations to evolve, promote and protect their brands and reputations. Our 6,000 people in more than 60 offices deliver communications strategies that give our clients the confidence to lead and act with certainty, earning the trust of their stakeholders. Our honors include the Cannes Lions Grand Prix for PR; Advertising Age\'s 2019 A-List; the Holmes Report\'s 2018 Global Digital Agency of the Year; and, five times, Glassdoor\'s Best Places to Work. Since our founding in 1952, we have remained an independent, family-run business. Edelman owns specialty companies Edelman Data & Intelligence (DxI) and United Entertainment Group (entertainment, sports, lifestyle).

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