Executive Assistant - Johannesburg North, South Africa - Full Circle HR

Full Circle HR

Verified Company

Johannesburg North, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Executive Assistant - Johannesburg North

Join a dynamic team as an Executive Assistant in the insurance industry, where you'll be the essential support, managing documents, calendars, and confidential information, while also playing a key role in supporting the Managing Director with financial matters and seamlessly adapting to various roles within the organization.

The Executive Assistant main objectives shall include the following:

Keeping the executive's calendar up-to-date, including adding events, rescheduling appointments, and providing daily briefings.
Acting as the gatekeeper for internal and external contacts, including vendors, colleagues, clients, and brokers.
Conducting research and creating reports on various topics based on the needs of the executive.
Keeping important information and documents organized physically, and electronically.
Maintaining a high degree of discretion and confidentiality.
Getting to understand (thorough knowledge) of what each person is doing in the organisation in order to fill in, if need be, i.e., absenteeism, maternity cover, etc.
Assisting the MD with financial related matters.

Key Responsibilities will include the following (not an exhaustive list):

Reporting excellence
Relationship building with key stakeholders
Ensure timeous and accurate completion of all administration
Meet everchanging and multiple deadlines, managing daytoday workflow
Successfully completes critical aspects of deliverables with a handson approach, including drafting acknowledgement letters, personal correspondence, and other tasks that facilitate the MD's ability to effectively lead the company
Prioritizes conflicting needs; handles matters expeditiously, proactively, and followsthrough on projects to successful completion, often with deadline pressures
Attend meetings and discussions, as required, take minutes, and ensure action item followup
Work with management to keep the MD apprised of all pertinent information such as schedules, opportunities, staff issues, and track needs, priorities, and followup of action points
Coordinate and manage special projects, including working collaboratively with staff to assure projects meet deadlines
Ensure MD is prepared for upcoming appointments by gathering materials necessary for each meeting
Consolidate data and edit documents for accuracy
Ad-Hoc projects and other duties as requested

Experience:

Minimum of 3 years within the insurance industry.
Minimum of 5 years' experience within a financial, administrative related role. Must know the difference between a "debit" and "credit".
Basic understanding of the FAIS act.

Education/Qualifications:

Matric qualification is a mandatory requirement.
Tertiary qualification i.e., bachelor's degree and/or National Diploma in finance and/or accounting (highly beneficial).
RE (5) is pertinent/vital.
Should ideally have Class of Business certificate in Provident/Pension Funds.

Skills:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Persuasive communication and listening skills.
Friendly personality, with excellent interpersonal skills.
Resilient spirit and persistent nature.
Strong analytical skills with a goaloriented mind.
Presentation skills.
Strong Microsoft Office skills i.e., Excel skills to be of a superior level.
Familiarity with Arctitan, Profida, Everlytic, and SharePoint are beneficial for this role.