Executive Associate to Financial Director

Profile Personnel; East London; Presencial; ZAR 420 000 - 720 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Profile Personnel Ltd is seeking an Executive Associate to the Financial Director to provide high-level financial, administrative and research support to senior leadership. The role involves preparing executive reports, managing calendars, travel arrangements and driving automation initiatives using AI tools.

The ideal candidate has a degree or diploma in accounting/finance, at least 5 years of post-qualification experience, and strong MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint skills, with a proactive,

Qualificações

• Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Financial Accounting, Finance, Administration or a related field.
• At least 5 years' post-qualification experience in financial management.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience or interest in AI tools and automation would be advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct market research and analyse trends to support strategic decisions.
• Prepare structured reports, data summaries, charts and executive presentations.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes through AI and automation.
• Assist with testing AI prompts and automated workflows.
• Provide executive admin support, including diary management and travel arrangements.
• Assist with compliance administration, expense tracking and leave records.
• Maintain absence schedules and attendance records.
• Consolidate financial information for executive, Board and Committee meetings.

Conhecimentos

Energetic, driven, and highly orga n.?

Formação académica

Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Financial Accounting, Finance, Administration or a related field

Ferramentas

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

AI tools familiarity

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Are you a highly organised, analytical and proactive professional with a strong financial background and a passion for improving business efficiency? We are seeking an Executive Associate to the Financial Director to provide high-level financial, administrative and research support to senior leadership.

This is a varied role suited to someone who can work confidently with financial information, conduct research, prepare executive reports and manage competing priorities. The successful candidate will also have an interest in using AI tools and automation to streamline processes, improve reporting and enhance overall efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct market research, gather data and analyse trends to support business and strategic decision-making.

• Monitor industry benchmarks and relevant business indicators, identifying potential risks and opportunities.

• Prepare structured reports, data summaries, charts and executive presentations.

• Identify opportunities to improve existing processes through AI tools, digital assistants and automation.

• Assist with testing, developing and documenting AI prompts and automated workflows.

• Provide executive administrative support, including diary management, scheduling, meeting coordination and travel arrangements.

• Assist with compliance-related administration, expense tracking and general executive requirements.

• Maintain employee absence schedules and leave records.

• Attend meetings, prepare minutes, record action points and follow up where necessary.

• Assist with consolidating financial information, management reports and presentation materials for executive, Board and Committee meetings.

• Verify and reconcile information received from various departments, ensuring accuracy and consistency.

• Coordinate reporting deadlines and liaise with department heads to ensure submissions are completed on time.

• Provide general business and personal administrative support to the Executive as required.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Financial Accounting, Finance, Administration or a related field.

• At least 5 years' post-qualification experience in financial management.

• Strong financial literacy and the ability to interpret and work with financial information.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

• Strong research, analytical, administrative and report-writing abilities.

• Experience or an interest in AI tools, automation and digital productivity solutions would be advantageous.

Skills & Competencies

• Energetic, driven and highly organised.

• Excellent planning, coordination and time-management skills.

• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and execution.

• Proactive approach with sound problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines.

• High levels of discretion and confidentiality.

• Strong research, data analysis and reporting capabilities.

• Confidence in using AI tools and identifying opportunities for process automation.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to engage professionally with senior management and various departments.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.

Your CV will be retained on our database for future opportunities that may match your profile.