The Confidential Secretary provides high-level administrative and secretarial support to all Directors, including the Chairman, in a professional and discreet manner. The role requires strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and sound judgment.
Key responsibilities include managing correspondence, records, and filing systems; coordinating office supplies and administrative services; supervising support staff; and assisting with legal and corporate administrative matters such as trademark registrations (local, Caribbean, and North American). The position also supports daily office operations and selected personal and professional errands for Directors as required.
Diploma in Secretarial Studies, Office Administration, Business Administration, Legal Studies, or a related field
OR
A minimum of three (3) CXC subjects, including English Language, combined with relevant secretarial or administrative training and practical work experience
Formal training or exposure to legal or corporate administrative procedures is a strong asset
Excellent typing and document preparation skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Sound working knowledge of administrative and legal filing systems
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent interpersonal, professional etiquette, and customer service skills
High level of discretion, confidentiality, and professionalism
Provide confidential secretarial and administrative support to Directors and the Chairman
Prepare, type, format, and manage correspondence, reports, and legal/administrative documents
Maintain organized and up-to-date filing systems (physical and electronic)
Manage incoming and outgoing mail, courier services, and postal stamps
Coordinate the procurement and inventory of stationery, cleaning supplies, toiletries, and medication, ensuring accurate records
Supervise and coordinate the duties of cleaners and office assistants
Provide clerical support including photocopying, scanning, faxing, and document control
Assist with the registration, tracking, and renewal of trademarks locally, regionally, and internationally
Liaise professionally with internal staff, service providers, legal professionals, and external stakeholders
Run approved personal and business-related errands for Directors as required
Founded in 1937, Edward B. Beharry & Co. Ltd. has grown from a small food importer into the Beharry Group, one of Guyana’s most respected and diversified conglomerates. Proudly family-owned, the Group is rooted in values of integrity, entrepreneurship, and national development.
Headquartered at The Beharry Building, 191 Charlotte Street, Georgetown, the Group operates across food manufacturing and distribution, automotive, financial services, insurance, industrial and household solutions, and quick service restaurants. Today, the Beharry Group comprises 16 companies and employs over 4,000 people across Guyana and the Caribbean.
Driven by excellence and innovation, the Group continues to invest in technology, sustainable practices, and talent development while contributing meaningfully to Guyana’s economic growth and regional advancement.