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Project Management & Administrative Assistant (Light Bookkeeping Focus)

Assist World

Job Description

About the Company

Our client is an innovative scientific research and development company focused on creating and commercialising new technologies. Their team is primarily made up of highly skilled researchers and engineers, working on government-funded projects that require precision, organisation, and strong operational support.

The Role

We are looking for a highly detail-oriented and proactive Virtual Assistant to support the operational side of the business. This is a varied role combining project coordination, administrative support, and light bookkeeping, working closely with leadership to ensure everything runs smoothly. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a structured, detail-driven environment and takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality work.

Key Responsibilities Project & Operations Support
  • Track project timelines, deadlines, and deliverables
  • Ensure reports, invoices, and submissions are completed on time
  • Assist with internal coordination across multiple projects
Administrative Support
  • Manage emails, scheduling, and general correspondence
  • Communicate with clients, suppliers, and partners professionally
  • Handle day-to-day operational tasks and follow-ups
Light Bookkeeping
  • Support with routine bookkeeping tasks (data entry, tracking expenses, etc.)
  • Assist with organising financial data across projects
  • Maintain accurate records in line with internal processes
Ideal Candidate
  • Extremely detail-oriented with a high standard for accuracy
  • Strong written and verbal English communication skills
  • Highly organised and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, structured environment
  • Proactive and able to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Tech-savvy and quick to learn new systems
Technical Requirements
  • Experience with (or ability to quickly learn):
  • ERP or accounting systems (e.g. ERPNext or similar)
  • Microsoft Office / Google Workspace
  • General project management tools
  • Basic bookkeeping or financial tracking systems
Working Style & Culture
  • High attention to detail is essential - work must be accurate and complete
  • Strong communication skills are critical for both written and verbal tasks
  • You should be comfortable asking questions and clarifying requirements
  • A professional, structured approach to work is key
Compensation

$1,100 - $1,400 a month

Why Join Assist World?
  • 100% REMOTE
  • $50 birthdaybonus
  • $200 testimonialbonus
  • $500 entry monthly raffle
  • NO TRACKER. NO PROBLEM

About This Role

Career insights for Management Analysts positions

Salary Benchmark
$99,410/year
Source: O*NET (USD)
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
Key Skills for This Role
Active Listening Critical Thinking Reading Comprehension Complex Problem Solving Judgment and Decision Making
Common Technologies
Apache Tomcat 10 Angular 17 ASP.NET Core 8.0 Airtable Blackboard Learn Ultra MySQL 8.0 Apache Kafka Apache Maven

Job Overview

Date Posted
15 Apr 2026
Location
Not Specified, South Africa

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Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.

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