Senior Executive Assistant – Finance & Board Support

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

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.