The Hardy Boys is a full service, multidisciplinary, channel neutral agency – made up of a group of idea generators, strategic thinkers and passionate problem solvers. We live by the four key values of ‘curiosity’, ‘collaboration’, ‘courage’ and ‘celebration’, and these drive our approach to every challenge.

Responsibilities

• Daily capturing of cashbooks onto Pastel
• Loading of payments and creditors onto the online banking system, whilst following all internal controls  
• Capture, reconcile and pay small suppliers, models and freelancers
• Documentation follow up e.g. chasing Purchase Orders and signing of invoices etc.
• Following up and keeping track of debit order invoices
• Supplier, PO and administration support for Production
• Daily management of petty cash
• Supporting the production accountant with billing administration
• Covering the reception desk whilst the receptionist is on lunch/breaks
• Administration support during Audits (year-end, BEE etc.)
• Assisting with Payroll and Company Benefit Administration
• General administration support to the HR Manager
• Ad hoc administration functions e.g. banking, filing, archiving, running errands, typing letters, data capture, collating spreadsheets, etc.

Minimum requirements

• A completed tertiary qualification in finance (ideally degree)
• Must practice confidentiality, transparency and good financial ethics always
• Hardworking, passionate and conscientious team player
• Integrity, energy and creativity
• Strong administration and co-ordination skills
• Attention to detail together with an ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Good problem-solving ability and trouble shooting skills

In line with our commitment to employment equity, we encourage applications from persons with disabilities and designated groups.

Posted on 01 Feb 10:38

Job description

Leading Advertising Agency looking for a professional & experienced Account Director.
Advertising Experience is ESSENTIAL

ACCOUNT DIRECTOR 
 Account Director is primarily responsible for the management of relationships with clients.  As the senior point of contact for an agency’s customers, the Account Director also co-ordinates the resources needed to service projects, builds strategic operational plans and balances the expectations of clients with the execution of creative work.

Often they will be expected to plan campaigns, and successfully develop business accounts creatively and financially, while playing a positive role in your agency’s new business programme. 

Typical activities
– Taking a lead in clients’ marketing and advertising strategies
– Leading a team to provide the utmost level of client service
– Liaising with clients at a senior level on a day-to-day basis
– Promoting the expansion of business with existing clients
– Working with other senior managers to generate new accounts
– Completing projects to a specific schedule and within an agreed budget
– Using your skills to push clients, and the agency, creatively and strategically

Requirements

Skills required

 Account Director needs a wide range of abilities. These include:

• Significant experience in professional client relationship management
• A background in advertising, design or marketing
• The ability to plan and strategise at a senior level
• A persuasive and confident approach to creative projects
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Effective team management capabilities
• A keen attention to detail and budgetary restraints
• Full awareness of creative processes and techniques – including digital platforms

The AD will spend time in meetings and briefings, as well as remaining in close contact with key clients. Occasional travel is usually required for client visits, new business presentations, planning and brief taking. Although your commitment will tend to be standard office hours, deadlines or the demands of a client may see you working early or late to ensure continued success.

Posted on 31 Jan 21:30