Executive Secretary

Job Description

The Executive Secretary supports the General Manager and hotel leadership team with diary management, correspondence, meeting coordination, document preparation, presentations, minutes, reporting and confidential administrative duties. Candidates should have previous experience in secretarial, executive assistance or hotel administration, strong organisational skills and excellent written and spoken English. Professional communication, discretion, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities are essential. Familiarity with Microsoft Office and hotel operations is advantageous. The successful candidate is expected to be proactive, well presented, dependable and able to work independently while maintaining positive relationships with guests, colleagues and business partners.

Company Info

Accor is a major international hospitality group operating hotels, resorts and serviced residences across numerous brands and destinations. Its portfolio includes ibis, Novotel, Mercure, Pullman, Sofitel and Fairmont, serving economy, midscale, premium and luxury markets. Accor focuses on guest service, responsible tourism, employee development and creating locally relevant hospitality experiences. ibis Singapore on Bencoolen is a centrally located, value-focused hotel in the Bugis and Bencoolen area, close to cultural attractions, shopping, dining and public transport. The property serves business and leisure travellers and provides an international working environment. Employees typically benefit from exposure to hotel operations, Accor training resources, brand standards and opportunities for career mobility within the group.

Destination Guide

Singapore is a compact, highly connected island city with strong opportunities in hospitality, tourism, finance, technology, healthcare, logistics and education. The culture is multicultural, orderly and fast paced, with English widely used alongside Mandarin, Malay and Tamil. Residents enjoy excellent public transport, safe neighbourhoods, diverse food, shopping, parks and a warm tropical climate, although housing and daily expenses can be high. Foreign employees generally need an employer-sponsored work pass, such as an Employment Pass or S Pass; eligibility depends on salary, qualifications, experience and government approval. Employers usually guide successful candidates through the application process. New arrivals should budget for rent, deposits, transport, healthcare and utilities, and check employment terms carefully. Singapore’s central location also makes travel throughout Southeast Asia convenient.