Executive Assistant for COO - Makati Branch

Job Duties of an Executive Assistant

Administrative:
• In many aspects, the role of executive assistant is similar to that of secretary or administrative assistant. They perform clerical tasks, like accepting and making phone calls, setting business meeting agendas, sending memos, accepting visitors, reviewing incoming reports and setting the executive's daily schedule.
• Works closely and effectively with the COO to keep him well-informed of the upcoming commitments and responsibilities, and following up appropriately
• Schedules and organizes meetings, events and other company-related activities in behalf of the COO
• Prepares correspondence, communications, presentations and other documents required by the COO

Research:
• Executive assistants are sometimes asked to conduct market research and prepare statistical reports that are used by executives to make business decisions. Since the reports can potentially impact the direction of a company, executive assistants must have a keen understanding of business concepts.
• Executive assistants are usually required to hold a degree in either general business or the field in which they work; for example, an executive assistant to a financial officer might hold a bachelor's degree in finance. Some executive assistants even possess a Master of Business Administration (MBA).
• Conducts research, assembles data and prepares reports and documents
• Responsible in the collection of requisitions to be submitted for approval of the COO
• In-charge in the collection of reports required by the COO, and following up respectively
• Attend necessary events, seminars, forums etc related to the client and/or company