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Executive Virtual Assistant (Accounting, Travel & Admin Support)
Assist World · South Africa · back to the listing
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What this role officially is
executive assistant — ESCO, the EU occupation classification
Executive assistants are advanced administrative professionals who work with top-level executives or in international facilities in various industries. They organise meetings, organise and maintain files, arrange travel, train staff members, communicate in other languages, and manage the day-to-day operations of the office.
Also known as: foreign language assistant, foreign language correspondent executive assistant, executive secretary, personal executive assistant, senior administrative secretary, assistant manager
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Job Description:
We are seeking a resourceful and proactive Executive Virtual Assistant to support a software consultant with both business operations and personal administrative tasks. This role requires someone who can handle light bookkeeping, coordinate travel, manage calendars, and assist with various operational responsibilities across both personal and professional domains.
Key Responsibilities:
Business Support
Run payroll and health insurance processes (with support or by sourcing providers)
Organize and consolidate financial statements; assist with light accounting tasks
Source service providers when needed (e.g., for accounting or insurance)
Personal Support
Plan domestic and international travel (including visa appointments, itinerary prep)
Keep calendar clean and updated
Organize and manage personal paperwork and records
Communication & Coordination
Use email and spreadsheets to manage information
Communicate via WhatsApp, Slack, or preferred messaging app
Operate independently and follow through with minimal supervision
Must-Have Qualifications:
3 to 5 years experience as an EA
Strong organizational and multitasking skills
Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets
Familiarity with QuickBooks or willingness to learn
Experience in payroll, insurance, or accounting support (even at light level)
Experience planning and booking travel (including visas and international travel)
Excellent written and spoken English
Resourceful, detail-oriented, and self-managing
Comfortable using client-provided email and handling sensitive information under NDA
Why Join Assist World?
100% REMOTE
$50 birthday bonus
$200 testimonial bonus
$500 entry monthly raffle
NO TRACKER. NO PROBLEM
Originally posted on Himalayas
We are seeking a resourceful and proactive Executive Virtual Assistant to support a software consultant with both business operations and personal administrative tasks. This role requires someone who can handle light bookkeeping, coordinate travel, manage calendars, and assist with various operational responsibilities across both personal and professional domains.
Key Responsibilities:
Business Support
Run payroll and health insurance processes (with support or by sourcing providers)
Organize and consolidate financial statements; assist with light accounting tasks
Source service providers when needed (e.g., for accounting or insurance)
Personal Support
Plan domestic and international travel (including visa appointments, itinerary prep)
Keep calendar clean and updated
Organize and manage personal paperwork and records
Communication & Coordination
Use email and spreadsheets to manage information
Communicate via WhatsApp, Slack, or preferred messaging app
Operate independently and follow through with minimal supervision
Must-Have Qualifications:
3 to 5 years experience as an EA
Strong organizational and multitasking skills
Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets
Familiarity with QuickBooks or willingness to learn
Experience in payroll, insurance, or accounting support (even at light level)
Experience planning and booking travel (including visas and international travel)
Excellent written and spoken English
Resourceful, detail-oriented, and self-managing
Comfortable using client-provided email and handling sensitive information under NDA
Why Join Assist World?
100% REMOTE
$50 birthday bonus
$200 testimonial bonus
$500 entry monthly raffle
NO TRACKER. NO PROBLEM
Originally posted on Himalayas