Overview
South Africa – Western Cape, Cape Town – South (Athlone, Ottery, Philippi) R
Annually Cost To Company
Our client is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant who will be reporting to the CEO.
Job Summary
Provide or lead a full range of secretarial / administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the organisation, exercising confidentiality, tact and diplomacy.
Requirements
- Grade 12
- Diploma in Legal Secretarial / Paralegal
- Minimum of 5 years experience.
- Knowledgeable about import processing.
Responsibilities
Administration SupportManage the purchasing authorisation process from submission of PORs to handover of signed invoices for payment.
Management of local and international travel arrangements for the CEO as well as arrangements for Trade and other International Fairs for all attendees.Arrangement for and management of Forex linked to international travel.Adhoc personal bookings and searches for the CEO.Act as a support / participant in the development and implementation of administrative standards, policies, and practices for the organisation.Secretarial SupportCommunicate directives and information from the CEO to Executives, managers, and others in the organisation and follow up on the status of assignments.
Receive, screen, and direct incoming calls, visitors, mail, and email.Maintain files, records, calendars, and diaries.Control filing linked to and access to contracts / SLAs for customers, property, property plans, etc.Other Special RequirementsDecision Making
Maintain standards, practices, policies, and procedures as defined.Able to make good business-aligned judgement decisions at an operational level.Imports and EForex ManagementManagement payment for import process, from verifying accuracy of import documentation to purchasing of Forex; In conjunction with Finance, determine cashflow for large purchases, obtain authorisation and book FEC in line with forecasted dates; and, Balance transactions with bank statements bi-weekly.
Manage InsuranceManage vehicle insurance portfolio from addition / removal of vehicles onto the policy to management of claims; Manage all insurance; and, Arrange for marine / transit cover where necessary.
Qualifications
Good verbal and written communication skills.Ability to act decisively and urgently.High level of emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills.Ability to establish and develop well-aligned, supportive teams.Suitably developed computer literacy and skills.Appropriate business acumen and entrepreneurial aptitude.Strong problem-solving skills.Creativity.Exceptionally attention to detail.Guarantee email response within 24 hours.Provide guidance telephonically to assist the teams when required within reason.Good communication with management and subordinates.How to apply
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