Business Executive Assistant / Personal Assistant to the Director
Location: Livingstone, Zambia
Reporting Line: Director (UK Head Office)
About the Company
Simply Accounts Limited is a privately owned multi-business group operating in the UK and Zambia, with interests in accounting and advisory services, food manufacturing, property, and other entrepreneurial ventures.
We are recruiting a highly capable Business Executive Assistant to support the Director across multiple businesses and act as a trusted operational extension.
Role Overview
This is a high-responsibility role requiring a proactive, organised, and dependable professional who can manage communications, protect the Director’s time, track follow-ups, and ensure execution across businesses.
The role demands excellent academic grounding, strong professional judgment, and outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
Mandatory Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Degree or Diploma in Business Administration, Business Management, or closely related field
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Ability to draft professional correspondence independently
- Confidence communicating with clients and professionals in the UK and Zambia
Applications not meeting these requirements will not be considered.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as first point of contact for selected clients and stakeholders
- Manage diary, calls, and correspondence
- Draft and issue professional communications
- Coordinate client onboarding (ID verification, AML, engagement letters)
- Track compliance and statutory deadlines
- Liaise with UK and Zambia teams
- Prepare concise client and business summaries
- Follow up on outstanding fees and manage payment queries
- Support projects and ensure timely execution of actions.
Personal Attributes
- Confident, assertive, and professional
- Highly organized with strong follow-up discipline
- Trustworthy and discreet
- Self-directed, resilient, and solutions-focused
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Exposure to multi-business operations and senior decision-making
- Professional working environment in Livingstone
- Opportunity for growth into a senior operational role
How to Apply
Email CV and cover letter to: simplyliv894@gmail.com
