Senior Executive - Personal Assistant

Role summary

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The Senior Executive – Personal Assistant will provide high-level administrative and organizational support to senior leadership at MAS Holdings. Requirements typically include a degree or professional qualification, several years of experience as a personal assistant or executive secretary, strong written and spoken English, excellent Microsoft Office skills, discretion, and outstanding coordination abilities. The candidate is expected to manage calendars, meetings, travel arrangements, correspondence, reports, confidential information, and communication with internal and external stakeholders. Strong time management, attention to detail, professionalism, flexibility, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced corporate environment are essential.

About the employer

MAS Holdings is one of South Asia’s leading apparel and textile manufacturers, headquartered in Sri Lanka. Founded in 1987, the company supplies innovative and responsibly produced clothing and sportswear to internationally recognized brands. MAS operates across design, product development, manufacturing, and supply-chain services, with facilities and business operations in several countries. Its portfolio includes apparel, intimate wear, performance wear, wearable technology, and textile solutions. The group is known for its focus on innovation, sustainability, ethical manufacturing, employee development, and women’s empowerment. MAS employs a large, diverse workforce and collaborates with global customers across fashion, sports, and lifestyle markets. Working at MAS can provide exposure to international business practices, structured corporate processes, and opportunities to develop within a major export-oriented organization.

Working in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka offers employment opportunities in apparel manufacturing, information technology, tourism, finance, logistics, engineering, education, and business services. The country has a diverse culture influenced by Sinhalese, Tamil, Muslim, and colonial traditions, with festivals, temples, beaches, and historic cities forming an important part of daily life. Living costs are generally lower than in many Western countries, although Colombo is more expensive than regional areas. Public transport is affordable, while private transport and ride-hailing are widely used. Foreign nationals normally require an appropriate employment visa or residence authorization arranged with employer support before working legally. Relocating employees should confirm qualifications, medical, immigration, accommodation, taxation, and dependent requirements in advance. Sri Lanka offers tropical weather, varied landscapes, welcoming communities, and access to beaches, mountains, wildlife parks, and cultural sites.