Finance, Accounting, Invoicing, Travel, Presentations, Human Resources (HR), Operations, Attention to Detail, Accounts Receivable (AR), Office Operations
Job description
Company: Just Palm Group (JPG)
Industry: Investment Holdings (Infrastructure, Finance, Technology)
Job: Executive Assistant & Finance Coordinator
Type: Contract
About Us
Just Palm Group (JPG) is a Pan-African investment holding company with nine portfolio businesses across Infrastructure, Technology, and Finance, with regional operations in South Africa, Kenya, Mauritius, and the DRC.
We are looking for a highly skilled Executive Assistant & Finance Coordinator to support our Group CEO and Group Finance Department. This is a strategic and fast-paced role requiring someone who is exceptionally organized, financially astute, and able to manage complex multi-entity coordination.
The Role
As our Executive Assistant & Finance Coordinator, you will:
Manage the CEOs calendar, meetings, travel, and daily priorities
Coordinate communication with subsidiary CEOs, investors, and partners
Consolidate weekly cashflow for all entities (AP, AR, bank feeds)
Assist with reconciliations, invoicing, reporting & basic accounting tasks
Prepare presentations, board packs, and executive briefs
Manage documentation, filing, and workflow systems across the group
Support HR, admin, onboarding, and office operations
Ensure finance teams in SA, Kenya, Mauritius & DRC meet reporting deadlines
This is NOT a typical PA role it requires someone with strong finance skills, exceptional professionalism, and the ability to operate at executive level.
Minimum Requirements
- Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
- 35 years experience as a PA / EA / Finance Administrator / Accountant
- Strong understanding of cashflow, reconciliations, AP/AR, invoicing
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Advanced Excel + familiarity with Xero/Sage/QuickBooks
- High attention to detail, confidentiality, and reliability
- Ability to work in a fast-paced Pan-African environment
Johannesburg (Hybrid)
Some travel may be required across Africa.
