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Work From Home Executive Assistant Job Opportunity at EFT Corporation

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Why EFT Corporation

At EFT Corporation, success starts with people. Our team of 290+ professionals works across the United Kingdom, South Africa, Zambia, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Zimbabwe, and India, bringing together deep local knowledge and shared ambition.
With over 25 years of experience, we partner with more than 100 financial institutions to deliver secure, modern payment solutions that improve access and make everyday transactions easier. We’re building the future of payments through smart technology, strong partnerships, and a clear focus on progress.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

  • Career Development: We invest in your future by providing continuous learning, mentorship, and growth opportunities.

  • Work-Life Balance: We support flexible work arrangements and wellness programs to ensure you can thrive both professionally and personally.
  • Impact-Driven Work: Be part of a company driving innovation and transforming financial services across Africa.
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commitment: Be part of a workplace where everyone feels valued and appreciated

Your Role

As Executive Assistant, you’ll be at the centre of our executive operations. You’ll work closely with our Executive Committee and Board, helping keep strategic initiatives moving, ensuring governance processes run smoothly, and creating the structure that allows our leaders to perform at their best. You’ll become a trusted advisor, organiser and coordinator who keeps everything running seamlessly behind the scenes.

What You’ll Do

Executive Committee (ExCo) Support & Coordination:

  • Effective management of ExCo and Board calendars and executive engagements.
  • Coordination of ExCo and Board meeting agendas, packs, and documentation.
  • Structured tracking of ExCo and Board action items and follow-ups.
  • Alignment of executive schedules to strategic priorities.

Board & Governance Support:

  • Compilation and coordination of Board packs and ExCo reporting packs.
  • Accuracy, completeness, and professional formatting of executive reports.
  • Maintenance of governance documentation and record-keeping.

Strategic Execution & Initiative Tracking:

  • Tracking of ExCo and Board strategic initiatives and deliverables.
  • Maintenance of structured progress reporting mechanisms.
  • Coordination of cross-functional follow-ups.

Stakeholder Communication & Engagement:

  • Professional communication with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Drafting of executive correspondence and presentations.
  • Structured management of inbound and outbound executive communication.

Compliance and Risk Management:

  • Adherence to internal controls, audit requirements, and regulatory obligations.
  • Support the organisation’s compliance risk management programme by assisting with the identification, documentation, and monitoring of compliance obligations.
  • Monitor regulatory developments and support the business’s interpretation and awareness of regulatory requirements.
  • Assist in preparing for and coordinating external audits or regulatory reviews as directed.

Governance Committee Management:

  • Provide administrative and operational support to relevant governance committees (including ExCo, Board sub-committees, and divisional Exco committees), ensuring smooth scheduling, preparation, and governance oversight.
  • Prepare committee meeting packs, agendas, and supporting documentation within agreed timelines and in accordance with governance best practices.
  • Record, draft, and distribute accurate minutes of governance committee meetings; track and follow up on committee resolutions and action items.
  • Maintain governance committee registers, including terms of reference, membership records, attendance registers, and resolution logs.
  • Prepare timeous governance and risk-related reports to relevant governance committees, ensuring these reports follow governance best practices.

Support to Compliance, Legal and HR departments:

  • Support the Compliance, Legal and HR departments with projects as and when required

Stakeholder Collaboration:

  • Cross-functional alignment with other departments.
  • External stakeholder engagement.

What We’re Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Law, or related field.
  • 3–5 years’ experience supporting executives or senior leadership.
  • Experience within financial services, fintech or another regulated environment (advantageous).
  • Outstanding planning and organisational skills.
  • Excellent written communication and presentation abilities.
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
  • Experience using AI tools to improve productivity and efficiency.
  • Confidence working with multiple senior stakeholders.
  • Strong attention to detail and document quality.
  • The ability to manage competing priorities while remaining calm under pressure.
  • Experience supporting Boards, governance committees or company secretarial functions will be an added advantage.

Our Benefits

  • Celebrate Your Special Day: Enjoy a dedicated day off to celebrate your birthday.
  • Wellbeing Matters: Maintain a healthy work-life balance with up to 3 days of wellbeing leave annually.
  • Family Comes First: Support your loved ones when it matters most with up to 20 days of family responsibility leave.
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