Executive Assistant

GAP Consulting; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

GAP Consulting is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support senior executives in a financial services environment. The role requires 7+ years of EA experience, a tertiary qualification, and exceptional MS Word/Excel/Outlook skills.

Ability to liaise with banks, brokers, auditors, and government bodies is advantageous. Strong diary/calendar management, inbox handling, client correspondence, meeting coordination and board pack preparation are essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience as an Executive Assistant supporting senior executives, preferably in accounting/audit/financial services.
• Tertiary qualification is required.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook.
• Experience with Sage Accounting or Xero is advantageous.
• Strong diary/calendar, inbox, client correspondence, meeting coordination and board packs skills.
• Experience liaising with clients, banks, brokers, auditors, legal and government bodies is beneficial.
• Excellent written and verbal English and Afrikaans communication.
• Valid driver’s license and own transport.

Responsibilities

• Manage executive calendars with attention to deadlines and follow-ups.
• Handle inbox and correspondence with clients and stakeholders.
• Coordinate meetings and prepare board packs.
• Liaise with banks, brokers and financial advisors as needed.
• Ensure timely delivery of documents and reports to senior executives.

Skills

Diary & Calendar Management

Inbox Management

Client Correspondence

Meeting Coordination

Board Packs

Deadline & Follow-Up Management

English & Afrikaans communication

Education

Tertiary qualification

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Sage Accounting

Xero Accounting

Job description

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have a minimum of 7 years’ experience as an Executive Assistant supporting Senior Executives, preferably within the Accounting | Audit | Financial Services Industry
• Relevant Tertiary Qualification required
• Advanced proficiency in MS Word | MS Excel | MS Outlook essential
• Experience with Sage Accounting | Xero Accountingwill be advantageous
• Strong experience in Diary & Calendar Management | Inbox Management | Client Correspondence | Meeting Coordination | Board Packs | Deadline & Follow-Up Management essential
• Experience liaising with Clients | Banks | Brokers | Financial Advisors | Auditors | Legal Advisors | Government Departments beneficial
• Strong English and Afrikaans Written & Verbal Communication Skills essential
• Valid Driver’s License and Own Transport required
• Contactable References and Payslips required

Salary Structure:

• Basic Salary negotiable based on experience