Executive Assistant

Job Requirements

Job Title: Executive Assistant

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Job Requirements

About Godrej Industries Group (GIG)

At the Godrej Industries Group, we are privileged to serve over 1.1 billion consumers globally through our businesses with market leadership positions in the consumer products, real estate, agriculture, financial services and chemicals industries.

www.godrejindustries.com

About Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL)

Godrej Consumer Products is a leading emerging markets company. As part of the over 125-year young Godrej Group, we are fortunate to have a proud legacy built on the strong values of trust, integrity and respect for others. At the same time, we are growing fast and have exciting, ambitious aspirations.

Today, our Group enjoys the patronage of 1.2 billion consumers globally, across different businesses. We rank among the largest Household Insecticide and Hair Care players in emerging markets. In Household Insecticides, we are the leader in India, the second largest player in Indonesia and are expanding our footprint in Africa. We are the leader in serving the Hair Care needs of women of African descent, the number one player in Hair Colour in India and Sub-Saharan Africa, and among the leading players in Latin America. We rank number two in Soaps in India and are the number one player in Air Fresheners and Wet Tissues in Indonesia.

Innovation is a key driver of our strategy, and we are constantly looking to delight our consumers with exciting, superior quality products at affordable prices. We were the highest ranked Indian company on Forbes' list of The World's 100 Most Innovative Growth Companies 2015, for the second year in a row.

www.godrejcp.com

About The Role

The Executive Assistant will provide comprehensive administrative, operational, and coordination support to the Head of Department while also supporting key functions across accounts, finance, administration, legal coordination, and contracts. The role is broader than a traditional EA position and requires strong organizational, analytical, and coordination capabilities to ensure smooth departmental functioning, effective communication, and timely execution of priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Executive & Administrative Support
• Manage the HOD’s calendar, schedule appointments, and coordinate internal and external meetings.
• Organize travel arrangements including tickets, hotel bookings, itineraries, and reimbursements.
• Maintain records, documents, and filing systems—both physical and digital.
• Assist in organizing departmental reviews, events, workshops, and offsite meetings.
• Provide administrative and facilitation support for day-to-day departmental activities.
• Communication & Stakeholder Coordination
• Act as a single point of contact between the HOD and internal/external stakeholders.
• Draft, review, and respond to emails and official communication on behalf of the HOD when required.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams for follow-ups, approvals, and project updates.
• Facilitate smooth information flow across teams to ensure timely execution of tasks.
• Accounts & Financial Coordination
• Manage expense statements, cost sheets, and invoice tracking for departmental activities.
• Support departmental budgeting processes and monitor expense records.
• Maintain and update subscription records and DISCO account sheets.
• Assist in purchase requisitions, vendor coordination, and financial documentation.
• Legal & Contract Coordination
• Support in drafting, reviewing, and maintaining contracts and agreements.
• Coordinate with the legal team for contract finalization, documentation, and compliance requirements.
• Maintain records of contracts, agreements, and related documentation.
• Operational & Project Support
• Track project timelines, deliverables, and follow up on key tasks assigned by the HOD.
• Provide coordination support for rapid prototyping and innovation initiatives.
• Assist with onboarding coordination for new joiners within the department.
  
  

Education:

• Graduate in any discipline
  
  

Experience:

• Experience in accounts, administrative coordination, or contract management is an added advantage
• Exposure to corporate office environments is preferred
  
  

Skills:

• Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills
• High level of integrity, discretion, and reliability
  
  

Work Experience

8–10 years

Benefits

Be an equal parent

Childcare benefits for the birthing parent, commissioning parent (in case of surrogacy) or adoptive parent, and their partners

• 6 months of paid leave for primary caregivers, flexible work options on return for primary caregivers
• 2 months paid leave for secondary caregivers
• Caregiver travel for primary caregivers to bring a caregiver and children under a year old, on work travel
  
  

Coverage for childbirth and fertility treatment

No place for discrimination at Godrej

Gender-neutral anti-harassment policy

Same sex partner benefits at par with married spouses

Coverage for gender reassignment surgery and hormone replacement therapy

Community partnerships and advocacy

Persons with Disability (PwD) care

We Are Selfish About Your Wellness

Comprehensive health insurance plans, as well as accident coverage for you and your family, with top-up options

Elder care for those who might need to extend support to senior family members

Preventative healthcare support

Outpatient Department (OPD) coverage, including vaccinations, dental, vision, etc.

Uncapped sick leave

Flexible work options, including remote working and part-time work

Mental wellness and self-care programmes, resources and counselling

Celebrating wins, the Godrej Way

Structured recognition platforms for individual, team and business-level achievements

Digital and offline instant recognition platforms

An inclusive Godrej

Before you go, there is something important we want to highlight. There is no place for discrimination at Godrej. Diversity is the philosophy of who we are as a company. And it has been over a century. It’s not just in our DNA and nice to do. Being more diverse - especially having our team members reflect the diversity of our businesses and communities - helps us innovate better and grow faster. We hope this resonates with you.

We take pride in being an equal opportunities employer. We recognise merit and encourage diversity. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of nationality, race, colour, religion, caste, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or marital status and ensure equal opportunities for all our team members.

If this sounds like a role for you, apply now!

We look forward to meeting you.