Personal Assistant to CFO

About the role

The Personal Assistant will provide high‑level secretarial and administrative support to the Chief Financial Officer at the head office in Johannesburg. This role ensures smooth daily operations of the CFO’s office, handling communications, scheduling, and document management.

Key responsibilities

• Answer and screen telephone calls on behalf of the CFO.
• Coordinate travel, reservations and other logistical arrangements for the finance department.
• Prepare reports, correspondence and financial documents as requested by the CFO and Finance Manager.
• Arrange and manage appointments, meeting venues, agendas and take minutes for finance‑related committees.
• File and archive departmental documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Monitor financial documents related to the CFO’s office for correctness.

Required profile

• Diploma or degree in administration or an equivalent qualification.
• Minimum three (3) years of relevant experience as a Personal Assistant.
• Intermediate/Advanced computer literacy certification.
• South African citizenship.

Required skills

• Computer literacy (Intermediate/Advanced).
• Typing speed of at least 35 words per minute.