Executive Assistant at First Excelsia Professional Services

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First Excelsia Professional Services is inviting applications from experienced and highly organized professionals for the Executive Assistant job at First Excelsia Professional Services. This role is ideal for candidates who can provide high level administrative, strategic, and operational support in a fast paced consulting environment.

First Excelsia Professional Services is a well established Human Resources, Organisational Development, and Management Consulting firm that commenced operations in 2015. The firm has successfully delivered numerous consulting projects across multiple sectors of the Nigerian economy, supporting leadership teams with people strategy, capacity building, and organizational effectiveness solutions.

About First Excelsia Professional Services

First Excelsia Professional Services is known for its team of versatile consultants and its client focused approach to training, human resources, and management consulting. The firm operates across diverse industries and offers employees the opportunity to gain exposure to strategic projects, senior leadership engagement, and professional development.

Job Overview

The Executive Assistant job at First Excelsia Professional Services involves providing direct support to the Lead Consultant and Managing Director of a training and capacity building consultancy. The successful candidate will play a critical role in managing daily operations, coordinating projects, and ensuring effective communication with clients and partners.

Job Details

• Job Type: Full Time
• Category: Administrative Jobs
• Location: Lagos, Nigeria
• Qualification Required: BA, BSc, or HND
• Salary Range: ₦100,000 to ₦150,000 per month

Key Responsibilities

The Executive Assistant will be responsible for the following duties:

• Preparing, editing, and formatting documents, reports, proposals, and presentations using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Maintaining organized digital and physical filing systems for easy information retrieval
• Managing email correspondence, calendars, task lists, and schedules
• Supporting the Managing Director with planning, prioritization, and execution of strategic initiatives
• Conducting background research, preparing briefing notes, and compiling summaries to support decision making
• Tracking project progress and following up on assigned action items
• Serving as the primary point of contact between the Managing Director and clients, partners, facilitators, and internal teams
• Drafting professional emails, letters, and communication materials
• Coordinating meetings, workshops, and training sessions, including agenda preparation and minute taking
• Arranging local and international travel, accommodation, logistics, and itineraries
• Developing and managing training materials, proposals, contracts, and reports
• Supporting the planning and delivery of training programs, consulting projects, and client engagements
• Liaising with facilitators, vendors, and clients to ensure smooth project execution

Qualifications and Requirements

Candidates applying for the Executive Assistant job at First Excelsia Professional Services must meet the following requirements:

• Minimum of two years relevant experience as an Executive Assistant or in a similar role
• Bachelor’s degree or HND in Business Administration or a related field
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management abilities
• Ability to work independently and handle confidential information professionally
• Experience in a consulting, training, or professional services environment is an added advantage
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and interpersonal skills
• Proactive, resourceful, and detail oriented with strong follow through
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and adapt to changing priorities
• Client focused mindset with strong problem solving ability

Why Work at First Excelsia Professional Services

This role offers exposure to senior leadership, strategic consulting projects, and a professional environment that values initiative, accountability, and continuous improvement. Employees gain hands on experience supporting high impact projects across multiple sectors.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply for the Executive Assistant job at First Excelsia Professional Services by forwarding their CV. The position title should be used as the subject of the email.

Application email:
[email protected]

All applications must be submitted on or before February 15, 2026.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the recruitment process.