Executive and Operations Assistant

ARVO

. Own the founder's calendar across UK, South African, Gulf and US time zones and schedule meetings end to end .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeCape Town • South AfricaMid-LevelSenior💰 ZAR 400,000 - ZAR 500,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong organizational and administrative capabilities, including calendar management, travel planning, and investor logistics. Proficient in bookkeeping and accounting practices, with a focus on accuracy and confidentiality.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Calendar ManagementTravel PlanningBookkeepingInvestor OnboardingDocument Management

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Hard Skills

BookkeepingAccountingKYC/AML ComplianceExpense ProcessingData Reconciliation

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailStrong CommunicationCan-Do AttitudeDiscretionAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

XeroSageCRM SoftwareAI Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

BCom Degree

Industry Keywords

Investor RelationsCorporate RecordsStatutory DeadlinesInternational Travel

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the founder's calendar across UK, South African, Gulf and US time zones and schedule meetings end to end
Take minutes and chase actions until they are closed
Plan multi-city international trips, typically four to six per quarter
Serve as point of contact for investor onboarding, including KYC/AML and subscription documents
Keep the investor pipeline current in the firm's CRM
Process supplier invoices and expense claims
Reconcile card statements and assemble the monthly payment run
Maintain the document trail and corporate records
Track statutory deadlines
Provide diary, travel, investor logistics, finance and company-secretarial support at preparation level

Requirements

What you’ll need

Recently completed BCom degree
Evidence of excellence through strong academic results, leadership, sport, music or similar
Clear track record of getting things done, such as running a society, team, event or business
Exact with numbers and dates
Very computer literate
Clear, warm and precise writing
Right to work in South Africa
Able to work roughly 10:00–18:00 SAST for UK overlap
Bookkeeping or accounting exposure with Xero, Sage or similar is advantageous
Comfort using AI tools is advantageous
Experience organising travel or events is advantageous
Can-do attitude and ability to get things done
Discretion with confidential information
Calm when plans change
Ability to notice errors and take ownership without being chased

Benefits

Comp & perks

Base salary, bonus and carried interest on the same structure as the rest of the team