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Role: Executive Assistant

Priority Location: South Africa

Working Hours: 9AM - 5PM EST (Mon - Fri)

Salary Range: $1500 USD ($) per month(The final offer is at the client’s discretion and depends on the candidate’s interview result, skills, and experience.)

Type of contract:Independent Contractor

Type of job:Remote

About the Company:

We are an entrepreneur-led group operating a small portfolio: an SMB coaching and advisory offer and an early-stage digital marketing agency. You will work directly with the founders. Expect low structure, fast feedback, and clear production targets.

About the Role:

This is a high-impact opportunity for an Executive Assistant to become the strategic partner to a successful business owner. If you're seeking professional growth, this is the role for you. You'll move beyond traditional admin work to own operational workflows, managing communications and scheduling, to deal sourcing and strategic research. The ideal candidate is a self-directed, analytical professional who will take full ownership and directly influence the firm's expansion.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
* Manage owner’s calendar, schedule meetings, travel, and expenses
* Manage owner’s email communications, own and respond to emails, move emails to appropriate folders, review and flag issues, and serve as first point of contact
* Assist with the owner's personal administrative tasks.
* Conduct preliminary research and screening of potential business acquisition opportunities based on David's criteria
* Help with deal sourcing and evaluation workflow - track status, request information, use AI tools to evaluate deals
* Document processes and standard operating procedures (SOPs), and keep them updated
* Provide general administrative support and help keep Owner organized and on track
Required Skills & Experience:
* 3+ years of experience as an executive assistant, preferably supporting a business owner or executive
* Strong organizational and time management
* Excellent technical writing abilities
* Excellent verbal and written English skills
* Ability to work independently with minimal hand-holding and proactively get tasks done
* Comfortable working remotely and across time zones
* Detail-oriented with excellent written and verbal skills
Preferred Skills & Experience:
* Familiarity with financial analysis and deal-making a plus
* Bachelor's degree preferred