Finance and Admin Assistant (Mandarin-speaking)

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NPr003514/EHo

Date posted:

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
If you’re equal parts finance brain and organisational ninja, this Financial and Admin Assistant role is your chance to dig into something big. Our client, an international mining conglomerate, is looking for a hands-on, go-getter to support their tight-knit Head Office team in Johannesburg North. A small office, but big impact and global exposure.

POSITION INFO:
You’ll sit at the intersection of operations, finance and executive support, keeping the Head Office running like a well-oiled mining machine. From supporting the finance team with bookkeeping to managing executive diaries, coordinating Board visits and ensuring that the office runs smoothly daily, you’ll be the glue that holds it all together. Perfect for someone early in their finance career looking for exposure, or an experienced office professional who enjoys variety, responsibility and being at the centre of the action.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide full administrative and office management support to the Head Office
Executive assistance to senior management and visiting Board members (travel, flights, meetings, and lunches)
Coordinate boardroom logistics
Greet clients and visitors. Manage ad hoc reception duties
Oversee cleaning staff, office facilities and general workplace operations
Support the finance team with bookkeeping and finance administration
Assist with finance and operational projects as required

Job Experience and Skills Required:

BCom Degree in Accounting / Finance (completed or in progress) - Seeking finance growth within a corporate environment
OR a relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting / Business Administration with 5+ years’ experience in accounting
Exposure to finance and bookkeeping duties
Fluent Mandarin speaking
Strong MS Excel skills
Highly organised, proactive and detail-oriented
Professional communication skills and confident stakeholder interaction
Comfortable working in a small, high-accountability Head Office environment

If you’re ready to balance spreadsheets and schedules, support global leaders and build finance exposure inside an international powerhouse, this role is your next big excavation.

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I also specialise in recruiting in the following:

Financial Managers
Financial Accountants
Management Accountants
Financial Controllers
Cost Accountants
Payroll
All Finance C-Suite roles

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

For more information, contact:
Elzette Hood
Executive Recruitment Consultant
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