Professional Assistant

About the position

An established mining and gold exploration company is seeking a highly organised and reliable Professional Assistant to join their team in Faerie Glen, Pretoria. The successful candidate will provide support to the owner while also managing the day-to-day administration of the office and assisting with financial administration, including VAT and financial records. This is a varied role suited to an individual who is organised, trustworthy, numerically strong and able to work independently. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in Mathematics and Accounting, preferably with a relevant tertiary qualification and Accounting completed as a subject. Experience with SAGE Pastel and previous experience in a Professional Assistant, finance administration or office administration role will be advantageous.


Key Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to the owner.
  
  
• Manage the day-to-day administration and organisation of the office.
  
  
• Assist with the management and coordination of office activities.
  
  
• Assist the owner and accountant with financial administration.
  
  
• Assist with VAT administration and financial records when required.
  
  
• Capture and maintain financial information on SAGE Pastel.
  
  
• Maintain accurate and organised financial and office records.
  
  
• Handle correspondence, documentation and general office administration.
  
  
• Assist with scheduling, coordination and follow-ups.
  
  
• Coordinate and manage administrative tasks on behalf of the owner.
  
  
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
  
  
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive business and financial information.
  
  
• Assist with general bookkeeping and accounting-related administration where required.
  
  
• Ensure deadlines and administrative requirements are met.
  
  
• Provide general administrative support to management.
  
  
• Maintain an organised and efficient office environment.
  
  
  

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric with strong results in Mathematics and Accounting.
  
  
• Higher Grade Mathematics and Accounting would be advantageous.
  
  
• Relevant tertiary qualification, preferably with Accounting completed as a subject during first year.
  
  
• Previous experience in a Professional Assistant, Office Administrator, Finance Administrator or similar role.
  
  
• Experience with SAGE Pastel is advantageous.
  
  
• Strong computer literacy and administrative skills.
  
  
• Good numerical and financial administration ability.
  
  
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
  
  
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
  
  
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  
  
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities.
  
  
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
  
  
• Valid driver's licence and own reliable vehicle.
  
  
  
  
  

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move. Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.

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We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.

Desired Skills:

• Professional Assistant
• Professional Assistant
• Professional Assistant