Administrative Secretary at Akwa Recruits

Akwa Recruits is currently recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Administrative Secretary

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are seeking a proactive, meticulous and experienced Administrative Secretary to join our team. The ideal candidate will be the backbone of our administrative operations, ensuring smooth and efficient workflow across multiple critical functions.
• This role demands discretion, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced professional environment.

Key Responsibilities

• The Administrative Secretary will be responsible for a diverse range of tasks, including, but not limited to:

Travel and Logistics Management:

• End-to-end flight and travel coordination, including researching, booking, and managing domestic and international itineraries for executives and staff.
• Handling accommodation, ground transportation, and preparing detailed travel packs.
• Processing and reconciling travel expense reports.

File Management and Documentation:

• Developing, maintaining, and overseeing highly efficient physical and digital filing systems (ensuring easy retrieval and compliance with confidentiality protocols).
• Managing sensitive and confidential documents with the utmost discretion and integrity.
• Drafting, proofreading, and editing official correspondence, reports, presentations, and meeting minutes.
• Overseeing memo writing and apporvals.

Executive and Office Support:

• Managing executive calendars, scheduling meetings, and coordinating internal and external appointments.
• Serving as the primary point of contact, screening and directing phone calls, emails, and visitors.
• Coordinating logistics for meetings, workshops, and company events (including venue booking, catering, and materials preparation).
• Managing office inventory, procurement of supplies, and liaison with vendors/service providers.

Qualifications and Experience
Must-Haves

• Minimum of 3 years of proven, verifiable experience in an Administrative Secretary, Executive Assistant, or similar high-level support role.
• Demonstrable expertise in professional flight and travel booking/logistics (experience with corporate travel platforms is a plus).
• Exceptional file management and organizational skills, with a history of implementing efficient documentation systems.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Desirable Attributes:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a professional and articulate demeanor.
• Impeccable attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality, error-free work.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and work independently with minimal supervision.
• A proven track record of maintaining strict confidentiality and handling sensitive information ethically.

Compensation and Benefits
We recognize and reward our top talent. We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Salary: N120,000 - N150,000 monthly.
• Professional Development Opportunities

Application Closing Date
18th December, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and cover letter to: info@century1.one using the Job Title as the subject of the email.