Executive Assistant (CEO & Co-Founder)
Description
Summary
Kuda is a money app for Africans on a mission to make financial services accessible, affordable and rewarding for every African on the planet.
We’re a tribe of passionate and diverse people who dreamed of building an inclusive money app that Africans would love so it’s only right that we ended up with the name ‘Kuda’ which means ‘love’ in Shona, a language spoken in the southern part of Africa.
We’re giving Africans around the world a better alternative to traditional finance by delivering money transfers, smart budgeting and instant access to credit through digital devices.
We’ve raised over $90 million from some of the world's most respected institutional investors, and we’re rolling out our game-changing services globally from our offices in Nigeria, South Africa, and the UK.
Role overview
We are looking for an experienced and polished Executive Assistant to join our friendly and geo-dispersed team currently spread out across the (UK), Lagos (Nigeria) and Cape Town (South Africa) and growing. This role will be supporting the CEO and co-founder of Kuda.
To execute this role successfully, you will have the following responsibilities:
Responsibilities
First point of contact in the office of the CEO to internal and external stakeholders which can include top-level executives, customers, board advisors, investors, government or regulatory officials, clients and visitors.
Planning, scheduling and organising internal & external meetings, including venue bookings and international itinerary management.
Extensive and ever-changing diary management and assisting the CEO effectively with meeting attendance.
Expense submission and management.
An effective gatekeeper for the CEO.
Preparing presentations/paperwork for internal and external meetings.
Arranging board, investors, exec and other internal management meetings (including the odd client meeting)
Minute taking for meetings.
Providing direct support for the CEO and at times to the Senior Management team as required.
Requirements
3+ years experience as an Executive Assistant to C-Suite executives, with proven capability of engaging with top-level internal and external stakeholders
At least 7 years PA/EA experience
Excellent spoken and written English, with the ability to effectively communicate at all levels
Excellent corporate minute-taking skills and ability to create board packs
Experience in a fast start-up, scale-up or SME environment
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Good knowledge of database systems and processes
Clear understanding and demonstrable experience in maintaining a high level of confidentiality through role execution
Time management and organization skills, with the ability to manage a fluctuating and diverse workload
Flexible and willing to travel
Responsive and adaptable
Benefits
Why join Kuda?
At Kuda, our people are the heart of our business, so we prioritize your welfare. We offer a wide range of competitive benefits in areas including but not limited to:
Pension
Competitive annual leave plus bank holidays
Group life insurance
Health insurance
L&D training
We are advocates of work-life balance and offer a 3 day per week remote working option
Kuda are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and anyone seeking employment at Kuda is considered based on merit, qualifications, competence and talent.
We don’t regard colour, religion, race, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, sex, marital or family status, disability, gender, or any other legally protected status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
Summary
Kuda is a money app for Africans on a mission to make financial services accessible, affordable and rewarding for every African on the planet.
We’re a tribe of passionate and diverse people who dreamed of building an inclusive money app that Africans would love so it’s only right that we ended up with the name ‘Kuda’ which means ‘love’ in Shona, a language spoken in the southern part of Africa.
We’re giving Africans around the world a better alternative to traditional finance by delivering money transfers, smart budgeting and instant access to credit through digital devices.
We’ve raised over $90 million from some of the world's most respected institutional investors, and we’re rolling out our game-changing services globally from our offices in Nigeria, South Africa, and the UK.
Role overview
We are looking for an experienced and polished Executive Assistant to join our friendly and geo-dispersed team currently spread out across the (UK), Lagos (Nigeria) and Cape Town (South Africa) and growing. This role will be supporting the CEO and co-founder of Kuda.
To execute this role successfully, you will have the following responsibilities:
Responsibilities
First point of contact in the office of the CEO to internal and external stakeholders which can include top-level executives, customers, board advisors, investors, government or regulatory officials, clients and visitors.
Planning, scheduling and organising internal & external meetings, including venue bookings and international itinerary management.
Extensive and ever-changing diary management and assisting the CEO effectively with meeting attendance.
Expense submission and management.
An effective gatekeeper for the CEO.
Preparing presentations/paperwork for internal and external meetings.
Arranging board, investors, exec and other internal management meetings (including the odd client meeting)
Minute taking for meetings.
Providing direct support for the CEO and at times to the Senior Management team as required.
Requirements
3+ years experience as an Executive Assistant to C-Suite executives, with proven capability of engaging with top-level internal and external stakeholders
At least 7 years PA/EA experience
Excellent spoken and written English, with the ability to effectively communicate at all levels
Excellent corporate minute-taking skills and ability to create board packs
Experience in a fast start-up, scale-up or SME environment
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Good knowledge of database systems and processes
Clear understanding and demonstrable experience in maintaining a high level of confidentiality through role execution
Time management and organization skills, with the ability to manage a fluctuating and diverse workload
Flexible and willing to travel
Responsive and adaptable
Benefits
Why join Kuda?
At Kuda, our people are the heart of our business, so we prioritize your welfare. We offer a wide range of competitive benefits in areas including but not limited to:
Pension
Competitive annual leave plus bank holidays
Group life insurance
Health insurance
L&D training
We are advocates of work-life balance and offer a 3 day per week remote working option
Kuda are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and anyone seeking employment at Kuda is considered based on merit, qualifications, competence and talent.
We don’t regard colour, religion, race, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, sex, marital or family status, disability, gender, or any other legally protected status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.