Bank ABC seeks to recruit an Executive Assistant with a Financial Analysis background in the Group Finance Department based in our Head Office, in Bahrain. The Executive Assistant will be responsible to:
Support the Head of Group Finance in managing the calendar and assist in coordinating various management meetings
Support the Group Finance Department in administrative tasks (such as holidays, resource planning, attendance, tracking of progress on various matters, etc.)
Assist in daily monitoring of standard reports for suitable escalation
Assist in compiling financial reports, compilation of Budgets/forecasts
Responsibilities of the role: Reporting to the Head of Group Finance, the job holder will: Administration
Facilitate holding meetings, identify action points and track progress.
Prepare background information required for the meetings of Head of Department
Manage the calendar, tasks and email priorities of Head of Department and business travel for dept (Finance and Strategy).
Manage update of department procedures manuals as and when required and reviewing at least quarterly in coordination with the team.
Manage archiving and storage of department documents in line with agreed standards.
Reporting and presentations
Monitor department expenses each month and appropriately escalate items of significance.
Assist in Daily monitoring of CBB RWA / Balance sheet and other tasks following well defined process
Assist in preparing monthly processes of Statistical return, month end P&L transfer, expenses by department etc. following well defined procedures
Participate in the Annual Report preparation process – specifically, responsible for checking layout and proofing of assigned sections.
Support in preparing / editing power point presentations for management
Areas of Knowledge, Qualification and Experience
Approximately 3-5 years’ experience in a bank or financial institution, in a similar role
A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Banking & Finance or a similar field.
Excellent skills in Microsoft Office suite including Outlook, Power point, Excel and Word essential. Knowledge of other MS Office applications (MS Access) will be added advantage
Good analytical ability
Proactive ability to act independently and capable of multitasking. Should be a quick learner.
