Half-day Remote Operations and Finance Assistant

Posted 3 Days Ago
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Hiring Remotely in ZAF
Remote
Mid level
Agency • HR Tech • Professional Services
The Role
The role involves finance administration, supplier management, operational workflow maintenance, correspondence handling, and providing creative support in a PR agency setting.
Summary Generated by Built In

This is a remote position.

Positioned at the heart of a high-output PR agency, this fully remote role is the essential "engine room" that allows their creative and account teams to thrive. We are seeking a proactive, highly organised Virtual Assistant to take ownership of their operational backbone, ensuring that from the moment a cost estimate is drafted to the final influencer gift being delivered, every detail is executed with precision. This is a remote, half-day (4 hours per day) 3 month contract suited for a professional who understands the unique rhythm of the PR and marketing world and excels at balancing financial rigour with creative logistics.

Key Responsibilities
  • Finance Administration (25% Focus): Draft accurate Cost Estimates (CEs), manage client invoices, and oversee finance-related documentation using Xero.

  • Supplier & Logistics Management: Source specialist suppliers for PR campaigns, negotiate competitive rates, and coordinate the end-to-end requirements for PR gifting and influencer kits.

  • Operational Workflow: Maintain the agency’s pulse by managing central boards on Monday.com, ensuring all deadlines are visible and met.

  • Executive Correspondence: Act as a gatekeeper for the agency inbox, managing professional email correspondence, follow-ups, and stakeholder communication with impeccable etiquette.

  • Creative Support: Contribute to campaign ideation, specifically regarding PR/influencer kit concepts and sourcing unique items that elevate the agency’s brand presence.



Requirements
  • Proven Agency Experience: Several years of experience in a PR, Marketing, or Creative Agency environment is highly preferred.

  • Financial Literacy: Strong background in budgeting, quotations, and basic financial administration.

  • Exceptional Communication: Professional English proficiency with a focus on clear, polite, and effective email etiquette.

  • Remote Proficiency: A self-starter capable of multitasking and maintaining high standards in a fast-paced, remote setting.

  • Negotiation Skills: Ability to engage with external suppliers to secure the best value and quality for our clients.

  • Experience in lifestyle or luxury PR gifting logistics.

  • Required Software Skills
    • Xero (Essential for finance tasks)

    • Monday.com (Essential for project tracking)

    • Microsoft PowerPoint (For creating pitch-perfect CEs and proposals)

    • Google Workspace / MS Office

    • Canva 



    Benefits
  • Fully Remote: Work from anywhere in South Africa.

  • Focused Hours: 20 hours per week (4 hours per day), allowing for excellent work-life balance.

  • Dynamic Environment: Be part of a scaling agency where your operational input directly impacts campaign success



  • Skills Required

    • Several years of experience in a PR, Marketing, or Creative Agency environment
    • Strong background in budgeting, quotations, and basic financial administration
    • Professional English proficiency with effective email etiquette
    • Self-starter capable of multitasking in a remote setting
    • Ability to engage with suppliers for negotiation
    • Experience in lifestyle or luxury PR gifting logistics
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    What We Do

    RecruitMyMom is a South African recruitment agency specializing in placing skilled women, particularly professional mothers, in permanent, contract, freelance, and fractional roles. They connect local and global businesses with top-tier talent and focus on the economic empowerment of women.

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