Virtual CFO Assistant - EST hours (Remote)

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Support the CFO in streamlining operations and handling critical administrative tasks while ensuring high-quality service for U.S.-based clients.

ISTA Personnel Solutions South Africa - we are a dynamic and fast-growing BPO company based in South Africa, specializing in providing top-tier operational support to U.S.-based companies. We are not a recruitment agency—we are a dedicated extension of our clients’ teams, delivering high-quality service with precision, efficiency, and a personal touch.

We are looking for a intuitive, trustworthy CFO Assistant to support the CFO, by helping to streamline operations and handle critical day-to-day administrative and financial support tasks. The ideal candidate will be someone the CFO can count on to get things right the first time and take initiative with minimal supervision.

PLEASE NOTE:

  • Working Hours: This role requires you to work EST hours, Monday - Friday from 09:00am to 18:00pm EST (15:00PM to 24:00AM SAST, subject to change depending on daylight savings)
  • Internet Requirements: A fixed fibre line with a minimum speed of 25 Mbps (upload & download) and the ability to support a wired Ethernet connection is mandatory. Applicants without a fixed fibre line cannot be considered.
  • Power Backup: A reliable power backup solution is required to manage load shedding and power outages. Applicants without a power backup cannot be considered.
  • Work Environment: This is a remote role for South African Citizens only.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Upload and manage invoices
  • Support with QuickBooks entries and reconciliations
  • Assist with data entry and financial documentation
  • Monitor and respond to funding-related emails
  • Conduct research as assigned by the CFO
  • Work extensively with Excel and other spreadsheets
  • Perform general executive assistant tasks as needed

Requirements

  • Finance or Accounting background
  • Familiarity with QuickBooks
  • Prior experience as an Executive Assistant
  • Comfortable with Microsoft Office, especially Outlook and Excel
  • Strong organizational and attention-to-detail skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Proactive and self-motivated attitude

If you are not contacted within 14 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

ISTA Solutions is home to rockstar professionals who aim to be engaged in defining and building an employee centric culture, focused on long term success, work-life balance, and life-long learnings. From the industries we support, to the functions we perform, ISTA has structured ourselves differently from other outsourcing companies; effectively setting ourselves apart from the rest of the pack. If you are looking for something new and something different, where you are engaged not only in your own success but in defining and building the culture you want to belong in, you've come to the right place.

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