Executive Assistant | 65740065404

Somewhere

Location
Remote (South Africa)
Salary (as advertised)
Market related
Closing date
Not stated — check the original listing

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In brief

**Overview** This Executive Assistant role at Somewhere is a remote position open to candidates based in South Africa or LatAm. The initial work schedule for the first 30 days is 8am-5pm PST. This is presented as a strategic partnership role, not a traditional task-based position, focused on identifying inefficiencies, implementing improvements, and leveraging AI to build scalable systems to support daily business operations for an executive. The salary is market related. **What you will do** * Manage and optimize day-to-day business operations for the executive * Identify inefficiencies in workflows and proactively implement solutions * Leverage AI tools to automate repetitive and manual processes * Transition existing workflows into scalable, system-driven solutions * Coordinate internal operations and support employee-facing communication * Maintain organization across projects, tasks, and priorities * Anticipate needs and act independently with minimal direction **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Experience:** * 3–5 years as an Executive Assistant or similar role * Proven experience in the financial services industry (required) * Proficiency with Quickbooks * **Technical Skills:** * Demonstrated AI proficiency, with experience using tools to automate workflows and improve efficiency * Strong systems-thinking mindset (ability to build processes, not just follow them) * **Communication:** * Excellent written and spoken English * Clear communication with a neutral or low-level accent preferred * Comfortable working in an internal-facing role (no client interaction) * **Work Style:** * Highly proactive and self-directed * Strong problem-solving mindset * Detail-oriented and organized * Able to operate as a strategic partner rather than a task executor **Who should apply** This role is suitable for a highly proactive and solutions-oriented Executive Assistant who can operate as a strategic partner, identifying inefficiencies, implementing improvements, and leveraging AI to build scalable systems. The ideal candidate should have a strong systems-thinking and problem-solving mindset, be self-directed, and detail-oriented. They must possess excellent written and spoken English, preferably with a neutral or low-level accent, and be comfortable in an internal-facing role with no client interaction. Required experience includes 3-5 years as an EA or similar role, proven experience in the financial services industry, and proficiency with QuickBooks and AI tools for workflow automation. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://recruitcrm.io/apply/17918339694870072484GBm?source=Jobspage&new=yes Source: Jobspage

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Job description

Position: Executive Assistant Location: Remote (South Africa or LatAm) Work Schedule: 8am-5pm PST for the first 30 days Salary: Market Related The Role Client is seeking a highly proactive and solutions-oriented Executive Assistant (EA) to support daily business operations. This is not a traditional task-based role - this position requires a strategic partner who can identify inefficiencies, implement improvements, and leverage AI to build scalable systems. Key Responsibilities * Manage and optimize day-to-day business operations for the executive * Identify inefficiencies in workflows and proactively implement solutions * Leverage AI tools to automate repetitive and manual processes * Transition existing workflows into scalable, system-driven solutions * Coordinate internal operations and support employee-facing communication * Maintain organization across projects, tasks, and priorities * Anticipate needs and act independently with minimal direction Required Qualifications * Experience: + 3–5 years as an Executive Assistant or similar role + Proven experience in the financial services industry (required) Proficiency with Quickbooks * Technical Skills: + Demonstrated AI proficiency, with experience using tools to automate workflows and improve efficiency + Strong systems-thinking mindset (ability to build processes, not just follow them) * Communication: + Excellent written and spoken English + Clear communication with a neutral or low-level accent preferred + Comfortable working in an internal-facing role (no client interaction) * Work Style: + Highly proactive and self-directed + Strong problem-solving mindset + Detail-oriented and organized + Able to operate as a strategic partner rather than a task executor

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