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    Assist World

    Assistance Services

    Executive Assistant - Billing

    Any, South AfricaRemoteFull-time3–5 yrs experience$1k – $1.2k / monthPosted 1mo ago
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    Job description

    Role Overview
    We are hiring a full-time Executive Assistant to support Partners at a high-standards, white-glove professional services firm operating in private credit / debt brokerage for high-growth companies. This role is Executive Assistant–first (not social media). You will act as a central execution and coordination point across communications, scheduling, materials preparation, CRM upkeep and partner task tracking.
    Accuracy, responsiveness and judgment are critical this is a client-facing environment with no margin for careless errors. The firm leverages automation and AI-native workflows, but this role exists to ensure a human, high-touch experience for clients, lenders, and partners.
    Core Responsibilities
    Client & Lender Correspondence (High Priority)
    ● Manage inbound and outbound communication across WhatsApp, email, and Slack
    ● Draft clear, professional messages on behalf of Partners
    ● Track ongoing threads and ensure timely follow-ups
    ● Maintain a polished, white-glove tone across all external communications
    ● Escalate time-sensitive or high-risk items appropriately
    Calendar & Scheduling Management (High Priority)
    ● Own end-to-end scheduling for meetings and calls with clients, lenders, and internal partners
    ● Coordinate across time zones, manage reschedules, and send confirmations/reminders
    ● Ensure calendars are clean, current, and prioritized
    ● Prepare Partners in advance with agendas, links, and required materials
    Meeting Materials, Pitch Materials & Presentations (High Priority)
    ● Prepare and refine meeting decks, pitch materials, and presentation documents
    ● Build professional, executive-level slides for:
    ○ Client presentations
    ○ Lender discussions
    ○ Board / internal strategy meetings
    ● Work in PowerPoint, Google Slides and/or Canva (must export cleanly to PowerPoint)
    ● Ensure consistency in formatting, charts, tables, and narrative flow
    CRM Updates & Pipeline Hygiene (High Priority)
    ● Keep CRM records accurate and up to date (contacts, notes, activities, follow-ups)
    ● Log communication and meeting outcomes where required
    ● Support light pipeline tracking so nothing falls through the cracks
    Partner Task Tracking & Weekly Execution (High Priority)
    ● Track Partners’ weekly to-dos and priorities
    ● Maintain a clear task system with owners and deadlines
    ● Convert meeting outcomes into actionable next steps
    ● Proactively follow up to keep work moving and reduce Partner bottlenecks Working Style Expectations
    ● White-glove execution: precise, polished, client-ready work at all times
    ● High ownership: anticipates needs and follows through without being chased
    ● Detail-oriented: errors in comms, decks or scheduling are not acceptable
    ● Process-minded: comfortable working alongside automation and improving workflows
    ● Confidential & discreet: trusted with sensitive financial and client information

    Required Qualifications

    • 3–5+ years experience as an Executive Assistant or senior administrative support role
    • Strong written English with professional, client-facing tone
    • Proven experience managing executive calendars and scheduling complex meetings
    • Strong presentation skills (PowerPoint / Google Slides); able to make content investor or client-ready
    • Experience maintaining CRMs accurately and consistently
    • Highly organized, proactive, and dependable

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Background in finance, private credit, investment banking, PE/VC, fintech, or professional services
    • Experience supporting founders or senior partners in a small, fast-moving team
    • Comfort working with data-heavy or finance-style presentations
    • Familiarity with AI tools and automated workflows (e.g., ChatGPT, AI research tools)

    Tools & Channels

    • WhatsApp, Email, Slack
    • CRM system (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce, Airtable, or similar)
    • PowerPoint, Google Slides, Canva
    • Task and project tracking tools (Notion, Asana, ClickUp, Trello, or similar)

    What Success Looks Like (First 60 Days)

    • Partner calendars run smoothly with fewer interruptions and no missed meetings
    • Client and lender communications are timely, professional and well-tracked
    • CRM data is clean, reliable and current
    • Weekly priorities are visible, tracked and executed consistently
    • Presentations require minimal revision and are meeting-ready on first pass
    Why Join Assist World?
    100% REMOTE
    $50 birthday bonus
    $200 testimonial bonus
    $500 entry monthly raffle
    NO TRACKER. NO PROBLEM

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