Executive Assistant with Finance Focus

The role:

The Executive Assistant will provide high-level administrative support to the executive team. The ideal candidate will have a degree in finance or a related field and demonstrate a strong understanding of financial principles, as this position is designed to evolve into a finance-based role within the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Administrative Support:

• Manage executive calendars, appointments, and meetings, ensuring optimal time

management.

• Prepare and edit correspondence, reports, presentations, and other documents.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and itineraries.
• Act as a liaison between executives and internal/external stakeholders.

Financial Coordination:

• Assist with financial reporting, budgeting, and analysis.
• Prepare spreadsheets, data models, and presentations related to financial performance.
• Support the finance team with reconciliations, tracking expenses, and forecasting.
• Conduct preliminary research and analysis for financial projects or investment

opportunities.

Operational Excellence:

• Monitor deadlines, follow up on action items, and ensure tasks are completed promptly.
• Organize and manage sensitive documentation with confidentiality and precision.
• Identify areas to improve processes and assist in implementing efficiencies.

Transition to Finance Role:

• Actively participate in training and development programs to build expertise in finance.
• Collaborate with finance professionals to gain hands-on experience.
• Gradually assume responsibilities in financial strategy, planning, and analysis.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Proven experience in an administrative or executive assistant role is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and multitasking abilities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and financial

software/tools.

• Discretion and the ability to handle sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality.
• Eagerness to grow professionally and transition into a finance-oriented position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in finance, accounting, or related fields.
• Knowledge of financial reporting, modelling, or budgeting.
• Familiarity with ERP systems or financial management software.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Professional growth opportunities and a defined pathway into a finance role.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Ongoing training and development to enhance your skill set