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Senior Executive Assistant (C-Suite Support) - Remote

Posted 1 week ago
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Full Time
South Africa

Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced, proactive Senior Executive Assistant to support the COO of a large wholesale insurance distribution group. This role goes beyond basic admin and requires someone who can operate in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, balancing structure with flexibility.

In Short

  • Full executive support for the COO, including calendar, travel, and meeting coordination
  • Expense management and submission via Workday Expense
  • Handling correspondence and following up on action items
  • Creating and improving processes where needed (SOPs)
  • Delegated project management and operational tasks
  • Liaising with internal teams and external partners professionally
  • Data handling and reporting using Microsoft Excel (Power BI a plus)
  • Proactively identifying ways to reduce the COO’s workload

Requirements

  • 3–4+ years of Executive Assistant experience supporting C-suite or senior leadership
  • Background in fast-paced, high-growth environments (startup or similar)
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and general MS Office Suite
  • Experience with Workday (or similar expense management systems)
  • Excellent written and verbal English communication skills (client-facing capable)
  • Strong organizational and time management abilities
  • Ability to work full-time in Eastern Standard Time (EST)
  • Proactive problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Comfortable with ambiguity and changing priorities

Benefits

  • Power BI / Microsoft Power Apps experience
  • Insurance or financial services industry exposure
  • Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday, aligned with Eastern Standard Time
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Assist World

Assist World is a wholesale jewelry company dedicated to providing high-quality products and exceptional service. The company values reliability and organization, seeking to enhance its daily operations through the support of a skilled Administrative Virtual Assistant. With a focus on effective communication and independent work, Assist World aims to streamline its processes and maintain strong relationships with vendors, suppliers, and business partners.

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