Executive Assistant - Temp

Executive Assistant / PA (Temp) Bank seeks proactive and professional EA / PA. Key role to provide efficient support to Executives. Operate on a high level of confidentiality. Urgent and important Temp role. Main Responsibilities : General diary management. Set-up and test equipment for presentations and meetings. Plan functions and events. Liaise with relevant suppliers. Answer and screen telephone calls, take accurate messages. Office administration: maintain filing, order stationery and office equipment etc. Courier and/or arrange for delivery of documentation. Interact with various key stakeholders. Build and maintain professional relationships. Deliver urgent documents on occasion. Arrange flowers and gifts. Promptly send thank you notes as required. Ensure BU organograms are kept up to date. Use own initiative and maintain extremely high levels of confidentiality. Ensure that invoices are allocated, approved, and processed for payment. Arrange and attend MANCO meetings. Collate meeting inputs / submission documents. Prepare and distribute meetings packs to participants. Compile meeting agenda and compile meeting minutes. Prepare expense claims and obtain approvals. Collate and bind Meetings packs (incl. Board packs / presentations). Facilitate query resolution. Read and redirect correspondence and ensure follow-up. Other key duties to be discussed at interview stage. Qualification and Experience Exp as PA/EA and/or office admin in Financial Services / Banking. Should you be interested the role : Please submit your CV via the link. You will be directed to our database (Ditto). For queries, contact Bev at SET on 082 495 ** No WhatsApp CV’s can be accepted.

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