Executive Assistant – Praia

About the role

EY Cabo Verde is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide high‑quality administrative support to partners, managers and teams. You will work in a multicultural, fast‑paced professional environment, ensuring smooth daily operations and a positive image for the firm.

Key responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to partners, managers and teams.
• Manage agendas, schedule meetings, prepare meeting rooms and coordinate logistics.
• Draft, format and organise correspondence, reports and presentations.
• Maintain filing systems and ensure proper document control.
• Serve as first point of contact for clients, visitors and external stakeholders.
• Handle incoming and outgoing communications (email, phone, mail).
• Support internal processes such as expense management, invoicing and administrative reporting.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and other logistical needs.
• Ensure confidentiality and proper handling of sensitive information.

Required profile

• Strong organisational and time‑management abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Professional attitude with a strong sense of confidentiality and integrity.
• Proactive mindset and problem‑solving capability.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Team‑oriented approach.
• Academic qualification in Secretarial Studies, Administration, Management or a related field.
• Relevant professional experience in a similar administrative or secretarial role.
• Very good knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.
• Strong written and verbal Portuguese and proficiency in English.
• Ability to thrive in a multicultural, fast‑paced environment.

Required skills

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration package commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Support, coaching and guidance from experienced professionals.
• Opportunities to develop professional and interpersonal skills.