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Senior Executive Assistant (CEO & C-Suite Support)

RemoteSouth Africa, Kenya, Pakistan only
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Role
Operations
Experience
Senior
Employment
Full-time
Salary not disclosed
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No BS summary

Senior Executive Assistant with 5+ years supporting CEOs, founders, presidents, or C-Suite executives. Must have strong written and verbal English, executive calendar/inbox management, project coordination, confidentiality, and ability to work remotely during U.S. business hours.

Core skills

Executive calendar managementExecutive communicationsProject management

Required skills

Microsoft Office SuiteOutlookWordExcelPowerPointGoogle WorkspaceGmailGoogle CalendarGoogle DocsGoogle SheetsGoogle DriveAsanaMonday.comNotionTrelloZoomMicrosoft TeamsGoogle Meet

Required languages

English Outstanding written and verbal English skills'}],

What you'll do

  • Manage complex executive calendars across multiple time zones.
  • Coordinate internal and external meetings.
  • Prioritize schedules to protect executive focus time.
  • Resolve scheduling conflicts proactively.
  • Prepare meeting agendas, briefing materials, and executive packets.
  • Ensure leadership stays aligned with critical priorities and deadlines.
  • Manage and prioritize executive inboxes and communications.
  • Draft, edit, and proofread emails, reports, presentations, and executive correspondence.
  • Screen calls and incoming communications on behalf of leadership.
  • Serve as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Maintain professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality in all interactions.
  • Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements.
  • Book flights, accommodations, transportation, and meeting logistics.
  • Prepare detailed travel itineraries and briefing documents.
  • Manage last-minute travel changes efficiently.
  • Track and reconcile travel-related expenses.
  • Support strategic initiatives and executive priorities.
  • Track projects, action items, deadlines, and deliverables.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholder communication.
  • Conduct research and prepare executive summaries.
  • Assist leadership with operational planning and administrative execution.
  • Organize executive meetings, leadership sessions, board meetings, and off-sites.
  • Prepare presentations, reports, and briefing materials.
  • Record meeting notes and distribute action items.
  • Coordinate virtual and in-person meeting logistics.
  • Ensure follow-through on executive commitments and next steps.
  • Maintain confidential records, contracts, and documentation.
  • Process expense reports, invoices, and budget tracking.
  • Organize executive files and documentation.
  • Improve administrative systems and operational workflows.
  • Support executive office organization and process optimization.
  • Manage executive calendars and scheduling priorities.
  • Review and organize executive communications.
  • Track strategic initiatives and project deadlines.
  • Support leadership with operational priorities and follow-ups.
  • Improve administrative workflows and executive support processes.
  • Enable executive leadership to focus on strategic priorities by keeping operations, communication, projects, and logistics running efficiently.

What they require

  • Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Proactive and resourceful with a strong ownership mindset.
  • Excellent communicator with outstanding written and verbal English skills.
  • Calm under pressure and able to manage competing priorities.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
  • Professional, trustworthy, and highly discreet.
  • Comfortable working independently in a remote environment.
  • 5+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant, Senior Administrative Assistant, Chief of Staff, or Executive Operations professional.
  • Proven experience supporting CEOs, Founders, Presidents, or C-Suite executives.
  • Experience managing complex calendars, executive communications, and high-priority projects.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills.
  • Working Hours: U.S. Business Hours
  • Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, or related field.
  • Preferred: Experience supporting leadership in startups, consulting, finance, legal, technology, or high-growth organizations.
  • Preferred: Experience coordinating domestic and international travel.
  • Preferred: Experience preparing executive presentations and reports.
  • Preferred: Experience working with board members and senior stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Trusted partnership with executive leadership.
  • High visibility across strategic business initiatives.
  • Opportunity to support C-Suite decision-making and operations.
  • Diverse responsibilities spanning operations, communication, and project coordination.
  • Fully remote role with long-term growth opportunities.
  • Career progression into Chief of Staff, Executive Operations Manager, Operations Director, or Business Operations Lead.

Pavago is hiring for one of its clients seeking an Accounting & Finance Coordinator to support finance and operations teams.

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