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Executive Assistant at SNG Grant Thornton

SNG Grant Thornton

Johannesburg

On-site

ZAR 200,000 - 300,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Job summary

A prominent consulting firm in Johannesburg seeks an Executive Assistant to support the Executive Committee (ExCo). This role combines traditional executive support with project management and strategic consulting. Candidates should have minimum 7 years of experience supporting C-Suite executives and possess strong strategic thinking and communication skills. Market-related remuneration offered.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 7 years of experience supporting C-Suite executives or in strategic operations roles.
  • Proven ability to manage high-stakes projects and confidential information.

Responsibilities

  • Provide high-impact executive support and strategic consulting to ExCo.
  • Track execution of ExCo mandates and ensure timely follow-through.
  • Manage complex calendars and organize strategic meetings.
  • Act as liaison between ExCo and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic Thinking
Project Management
Consulting Mindset
Executive Communication
Tech Proficiency

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Business Administration, Strategy, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite
Project tracking software
Collaboration tools

Job description

Description

  • Job Purpose:

To provide high-impact executive support and strategic consulting input to the Executive Committee (ExCo), ensuring the effective execution of strategic priorities across the organisation. This role combines traditional executive assistant responsibilities with project management and internal consulting, enabling the Executive Office to drive execution excellence, optimise operations, and support high-level decision-making within the assurance and advisory business environment.

  • Job Description:

Executive Support and Strategic Coordination

  • Serve as the trusted interface between ExCo and the broader organisation, managing sensitive communications and ensuring alignment of priorities.
  • Prepare executive briefing packs, board reports, and leadership communication documents.
  • Coordinate cross-functional inputs for strategic meetings, reviews, and executive deliverables.
  • Track the execution of ExCo mandates and ensure timely follow-through of strategic decisions.
  • Support strategic planning cycles and business performance reviews with data gathering, synthesis, and insight generation.

Consulting and Project Execution

  • Apply internal consulting capability to lead, co-design, or support strategic projects spanning assurance and advisory portfolios.
  • Provide analytical and problem-solving support to ExCo on business challenges and opportunities.
  • Develop business cases, project charters, and value-realisation frameworks for key initiatives.
  • Identify areas for operational optimisation or service innovation and propose improvements or interventions.
  • Support strategic transformation efforts such as ESG integration, quality management enhancements, or digitalisation of core processes.

Meeting and Calendar Management

  • Manage the complex calendars of ExCo members, aligning schedules with strategic priorities.
  • Organise ExCo meetings, leadership offsites, and client briefings, including agenda planning, logistics, and follow-ups.
  • Capture accurate minutes, track action items, and ensure resolution of outstanding issues.

Stakeholder and Relationship Management

  • Act as a liaison between ExCo and internal teams, clients, regulators, and governance stakeholders.
  • Build trusted relationships across service lines and business units to facilitate collaboration and alignment.
  • Represent the Executive Office in cross-departmental forums or steering committees when delegated.

Operational Leadership and Enablement

  • Support the Executive Manager in optimising internal operations, processes, and team effectiveness.
  • Partner with Finance, HR, IT, Risk, and Admin functions to resolve operational challenges on behalf of ExCo.
  • Track KPIs, support monthly/quarterly reporting, and ensure dashboard accuracy for strategic decision-making.
  • Manage relationships with vendors, consultants, and third parties to ensure service delivery meets expectations.

Team Management

  • Provide mentoring, oversight, and coordination support to Office Coordinators across the firm.
  • Create standard operating procedures and guidelines to ensure consistency in executive support.
  • Qualification:
  • Postgraduate qualification in Business Administration, Strategy, or related field.
  • Experience:
  • Minimum 7 years of experience supporting C-Suite executives or in strategic operations roles.
  • Proven ability to manage high-stakes projects and confidential information.

Preferred

  • Background in professional services, assurance, or advisory environments.
  • Experience in cross-functional coordination and change enablement.
  • Familiarity with consulting frameworks, strategy execution, and performance management.
  • Key Competencies:

Competency

Description:

Strategic Thinking

Understands business imperatives and translates them into actionable priorities.

Project and Change Management

Capable of scoping, managing, and reporting on complex multi-stakeholder projects.

Consulting Mindset

Demonstrates structured thinking, hypothesis development, and data-backed recommendations.

Business Acumen

Understands financial, operational, and people-related levers that drive business success.

Executive Communication

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; adept at stakeholder presentations.

Tech Proficiency

Comfortable using Microsoft Office Suite, project tracking software (e.g. Trello, MS Project), and collaboration tools (e.g. Teams, SharePoint).

Confidentiality and Integrity

Handles sensitive issues with utmost discretion and professionalism.

Leadership Support

Demonstrates maturity, judgment, and initiative in supporting leadership priorities.

  • Success Indicators:
  • Seamless, professional support to ExCo, resulting in high leadership confidence and reliance.
  • Execution of strategic projects aligned to agreed timelines, budgets, and KPIs.
  • Improved coordination across assurance and advisory business units.
  • Insightful input and contribution to strategic discussions and decision-making processes.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency through proactive issue resolution and process improvement.
  • Visible role modelling of professionalism, integrity, and client-centricity.

Package & Remuneration

Market Related

About Us

SNG Grant Thornton is a forward-thinking firm where you'll work with diverse clients and professionals dedicated to delivering excellence.

We are a member firm of Grant Thornton International, one of the world's leading international organisations of independently owned and managed accounting and consulting firms.

We offer high-quality assurance, tax and advisory services to a diverse range of clients. Our success is based on great depth of expertise, delivered in a distinctively personal and straightforward way.
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