Personal Assistant to the CEO at Elyon Global Shipping Limited

Elyon Global Shipping Limited is a leading logistics and shipping company dedicated to providing tailored freight services that emphasize quick transit times, cost-cutting opportunities and continuous communication. With expertise in air and sea consolidation and forwarding, we offer individually customized solutions to meet the unique needs of our clients. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional service, ensuring seamless transactions and fostering long-term relationships with our partners and customers.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Personal Assistant to the CEO

Location: Lagos

The Role

• We are seeking a highly smart, proactive, and resourceful Personal Assistant to provide direct administrative and strategic support to the CEO.
• The ideal candidate must be highly organized, computer literate, quick-thinking, witty, and capable of solving problems independently.
• This role requires someone who can think on their feet, manage confidential matters, and act with discretion and professionalism at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the CEO’s daily schedule, calendar, and appointments.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, and take accurate minutes.
• Handle correspondence (emails, letters, memos) on behalf of the CEO.
• Draft reports, presentations, and documents as required.
• Screen and prioritize calls, and requests.
• Follow up on delegated tasks and ensure timely completion.
• Maintain proper documentation and filing systems (digital & physical).
• Arrange travel bookings, accommodation, and itineraries.
• Prepare travel documents and expense reports.
• Ensure seamless coordination of logistics for events and meetings.
• Anticipate the CEO’s needs and act proactively.
• Identify issues early and provide practical solutions.
• Handle urgent matters with minimal supervision.
• Exercise sound judgment in decision-making when required.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of company and executive information.
• Handle sensitive matters with discretion and integrity.
• Represent the CEO professionally in internal and external interactions.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of School Certificate (WAEC/NECO) or OND only.
• At least four (4) credit passes in one sitting, including English Language and Mathematics.
• No BSc or HND required.
• Strong computer literacy is mandatory.
• Must be proficient in the full range of Microsoft Office tools: MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook, etc.
• Basic document formatting and report preparation skills

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Highly intelligent and quick-thinking
• Witty and confident communicator
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to multitask effectively
• Strong attention to detail
• High level of discretion and confidentiality
• Professional appearance and conduct.

Work Expectations:

• Must be available to respond to urgent matters when necessary.
• Must be punctual and highly organized.
• Must be willing to learn and grow in responsibility.
• Must demonstrate initiative without waiting for instructions at all times.

Application Closing Date
19th March, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hr@elyonship.com using "Application – Personal Assistant to CEO" as the subject of the email.