Executive Assistant to The Cfo

Company Description
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We are SGS - the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 98,000 employees operate a network of 2,650 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world._**

**Job Description**:
**We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Executive Assistant to provide exceptional support to our Chief Financial Officer (CFO).**

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage the CFO's complex and ever-changing calendar, scheduling meetings, appointments, and conference calls while efficiently resolving scheduling conflicts.
- Prepare and edit various documents, reports, presentations, and financial data to support the CFO's decision-making process
- Prepare, assist, attend meetings with the CFO, take accurate meeting minutes, and follow up on action items with stakeholders to ensure timely completion.
- Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, including flights, accommodation, and itineraries, optimizing travel efficiency.
- Handle confidential and sensitive information with utmost discretion and always maintain strict confidentiality.
- Assist in financial-related tasks, such as expense reporting, budget tracking, and financial record keeping.
- Conduct research and gather data to support the CFO in making strategic business decisions.
- Collaborate with other members of the executive team and cross-functional departments to ensure smooth communication and coordination.

**Qualifications**:
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
- Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or similar role supporting C-level executives.
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize competing demands effectively.
- Strong attention to detail and a track record of producing accurate work under tight deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact confidently with internal and external stakeholders.
- High level of integrity and professionalism, handling confidential information with discretion.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and resourcefulness in handling challenges.
- A proactive and self-motivated individual who can work independently as well as part of a team.

REQUIRED SKILLS
- Commercial school, bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, or a related field is preferred.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and SharePoint) and experience with financial software is a plus.
- Excellent writing skills in English.
- Fluent English, French or German is an asset.

Additional Information

This is an exciting opportunity to join a talented team and play a vital role in the success of our organization.
- SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law._
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- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required._
- This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time._
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