Executive Assistant
Manila - Philippines
Job Summary
Compensation: $5/hour (USD)
Schedule: Full-Time: 40 hours per week (9am - 6pm US CST)
During tax season additional hours and weekend availability will be required as needed to meet client and firm deadlines.
Location: Remote - Philippines
Were seeking a highly organized proactive and professional Executive Assistant to provide remote support to two executives at our firm. This role is ideal for someone with strong communication skills and prior executive support experience who can manage priorities anticipate needs and keep day-to-day operations running smoothly.
We want to be very transparent - we are the place people go to grow not to relax. We are specifically looking for someone who thrives in fast-paced high-performance environments and wants to work closely alongside a highly active executive operating at a high level. If youre not ready to work evenings and weekends during tax season and to also focus on quality/learning throughout the year you will hate it here.
This role is ideal for someone who is naturally responsive resourceful and eager to learn. If youre the type of person who doesnt fully switch work off enjoys staying engaged solving problems quickly and being deeply involved in business operations youll likely do very well here.
Youll have the opportunity to gain hands-on exposure to tax accounting firm operations executive decision-making and high-level business management while working directly with leadership.
We are looking for someone who is highly responsive quick-thinking dependable and capable of operating independently from day one in a fast-paced environment. We want someone who genuinely wants to work alongside high performers and contribute at a high level.
You will play a critical role in helping manage communications operations client coordination scheduling and executive priorities while occasionally assisting with accounting-related administrative support and internal firm operations. Please submit a cover letter with the title of the most recent long form video from Jasmine DiLuccis YouTube channel to show attention to detail.
Manage and maintain calendars for two executives including scheduling meetings and appointments
Coordinate internal and external communications on behalf of the executives
Assist with email management drafting responses and follow-ups
Organize meetings prepare agendas and track action items
Support travel planning (flights accommodations transportation itineraries)
Conduct research and assist with projects as needed
Maintain and organize digital files documents and records
Coordinate with vendors service providers and internal team members
Assist with basic reporting data entry and administrative tasks
Handle ad hoc requests and provide general executive support
Must-have:
Excellent written and spoken English communication skills
Strong organizational and time management abilities
High level of professionalism discretion and confidentiality
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously
Extremely proactive resourceful detail-oriented and dependable
Comfortable working independently and remotely with minimal supervision
Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced and evolving environment
Highly responsive with strong follow-through and communication
Eager to learn new systems operations tax/accounting workflows and business processes
Comfortable working in an environment where urgency accountability and responsiveness matter
Must be highly available and flexible including willingness to work overtime when necessary to support business needs
We expect strong performance initiative and accountability from the very beginning this role is not designed for heavy hand-holding or long ramp-up periods
Nice-to-have:
Experience working in a CPA firm tax office bookkeeping firm or legal office
Experience handling client communications in accounting or tax-related settings
Basic understanding of bookkeeping tax preparation workflows or accounting operations
Strong interest in learning more about tax accounting operations and business management
1) Fun Tax Energy (FTE)
Bring Positive Energy Approach your work with focus and enthusiasm knowing that your energy is contagious.
Operational Excellence - Do great work because we care about being the best. We take pride in the details raise the standard and treat excellence as part of the job.
2) Speed Drives Results
End of Day Mentality - Move with urgency. We do not let work sit when it can be finished advanced clarified or unblocked today.
Grow Through Action Pursue learning skill-building and progress by doing. Ask questions to learn not just what to do but why it matters.
3) Own the Outcome
Resourceful Problem-Solving We do not stop at the first obstacle. We ask better questions find the right resources and keep moving until the problem is solved.
Fierce Independence Follow through on what you say you will do and take responsibility for outcomes under your control.
Communicate Early and Clearly We share status raise issues early and make sure the next step is clear before confusion becomes a problem.