We are looking for a brand assistant for our Cape Town office who is passionate about skincare and the beauty industry, and who will support the company with various administrative tasks including wholesale, finance and office management. The brand assistant will report to the CEO/founder and must be ready to take on different tasks along the journey to support our growth. 

Main responsibilities 

• Assisting CEO with admin tasks
• Provide WSL accounts with product information, attributes, packshots
• Point person for general office maintenance, mailing, shipping, supplies, bills and errands
• Assist with daily general administrative and accounting tasks
• Assist with month-end closing; account reconciliations
• Monthly handling of courier expenses and related bookkeeping
• Daily email correspondence with partners on various requests
• Participate in various ad hoc projects

The ideal candidate

• Required Intermediate Level experience in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word
• Experience using Xero and Shopify a plus
• Knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles
• Minimum of one-two years’ experience in business administration
• Previous experience within accounting is preferable
• The ability to work in a fast-paced company and oversee many tasks at once
• Strong attention to detail; organisational skills; communication skills required
• Understanding of professional email etiquette required
• Highly organized, structured and driven with meticulous attention to detail
• A self-starter with the ability to work independently and across different teams

Afari is a fast-paced, dynamic and collaborative environment where people come first. By joining the company during this high-growth stage, there are tremendous opportunities for learning, growth, and a fulfilling career. If you thrive on organisation, are eager to learn, and want to join an exciting start-up, then we want to hear from you.

Please submit your motivation and CV to az.oc.irafa@olleh

Posted on 16 Oct 15:26