Executive Assistant

5 days ago


South Africa Somewhere Full time R20 000 - R30 000 per year

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Role:  Executive Assistant (English - German Speaking)

Priority Location: South Africa

Working Hours: Flexible betweenCEST & EST (due to client's extensive travelling between Germany and the US)

Salary Range: $2000 USD per month (dependent on experience)

Type of contract: Independent Contractor 

Type of job: Remote

About the Role: Step into a dynamic role where you'll be a key partner to a founder, supporting both an investment fund and an operational business. You'll act as the central hub, handling a wide range of administrative, financial, and personal responsibilities to ensure the founder operates at peak efficiency. This is a unique opportunity for a proactive and highly intelligent individual to take on a high-impact role and directly contribute to the success of a growing business.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage calendars, schedule meetings, handle correspondence, and prepare documents in both German and English.Track and reconcile expenses, manage invoices, and assist with financial record-keeping.Handle basic interactions with government institutions, manage filings, and support light legal/administrative tasks (with oversight).Assist with day-to-day fund and company operations, ensuring deadlines and priorities are met.Provide organizational assistance in personal matters when required.Act as the point of contact between the founder and stakeholders, ensuring smooth and timely communication.



Qualifications:

German fluency (minimum C1 level) and excellent English communication skills.Proven experience in an administrative, executive assistant, or personal assistant role.Strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, smart, hungry and initiative ("high agency").Expertise using GhatGPTTech-savvy with proficiency in productivity tools (Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, etc.).Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities independently.Reliable internet access and power supply.

Preferred

Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification
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