Executive Assistant at Varde Intermediaries Limited

Varde Intermediaries Limited is a human capital solutions company providing a wide range of human capital and business support solutions to businesses. We work with our clients to provide bespoke solutions and hiring that addresses core human capital challenges through talent search, training, background checks, payroll management and outsourcing.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Executive Assistant

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Employment Type: Onsite

Job Summary

• The Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative, operational, and analytical support to the Managing Director.
• In addition to traditional executive support, the role contributes to business analysis, financial tracking, and decision-support by preparing insights, reports, and data that aid strategic planning.
• The role requires discretion, strong analytical capability, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Duties & Responsibilities
Executive Support:

• Manage and maintain the executive’s calendar, including scheduling meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements
• Serve as the primary liaison between the executive and internal/external stakeholders
• Prepare briefing documents, presentations, reports, and correspondence
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with the highest level of discretion.

Administrative & Operational Support

• Coordinate meetings, take accurate minutes, and track action items
• Organize and maintain records, documents, and filing systems
• Manage logistics related to executive activities
• Prepare expense reports, track invoices, and support basic budgeting processes.

Business Analysis & Financial Support:

• Reviewing financial reports, dashboards, and summaries for executive review
• Track business performance metrics, budgets, and expenditures
• Support forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis activities
• Analyze operational and financial data to provide insights and recommendations
• Conduct market, competitor, or internal performance research as required
• Support decision-making by translating data into clear, actionable insights.

Communication & Stakeholder Management:

• Screen and prioritize calls, emails, and requests
• Draft professional emails, memos, and executive communications
• Liaise with senior management, clients, vendors, and partners.

Project & Task Management:

• Support strategic and operational projects and ensure deadlines are met
• Track progress on initiatives and follow up on deliverables
• Monitor departmental objectives, KPIs, and performance against agreed timelines
• Track renewal dates for clients and OEMs, ensuring compliance with agreed schedules
• Coordinate cross-functional activities related to executive priorities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, Finance, Economics, Management, or a related field
• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant, Business Analyst, or in a similar support role
• Strong analytical and financial acumen
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets (data analysis, reporting)
• Experience reviewing financial reports and business insights
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and integrity.

Application Closing Date
15th September, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online