Executive Assistant to the COO – Golden Knot Financial Holdings
Job Description
Role Overview
Golden Knot Financial Holdings seeks an experienced professional to collaborate directly with the Chief Operating Officer and assist the Group EXCO in Harare. This position operates at the core of high-level decision-making across expanding sectors including finance, insurance, microfinance, health, and education.
Core Duties
The selected candidate will transform financial and operational metrics into comprehensive dashboards and performance packs, performing deep dives into budget variances, trends, and business cases to deliver actionable recommendations. Responsibilities include managing EXCO logistics from agendas and documentation to minute-taking and proactive follow-ups on action items, contributing informed perspectives during executive discussions, overseeing strategic projects, tracking corporate initiatives across various business units, and expertly managing the COO office operations.
Qualifications & Requirements
Applicants must possess a university degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, Economics, or Analytics, complemented by a minimum of 5 years of background experience in business analysis, consulting, finance, strategy, or senior executive assistance. Candidates holding an MBA or demonstrating ongoing progress toward credentials such as CA, ACCA, CIMA, or CFA will be viewed favorably. Essential competencies include a passion for numerical analysis, advanced proficiency in Excel, working knowledge of tools like Power BI, exceptional writing and presentation abilities, executive-level confidence, and absolute discretion subject to rigorous background and reference checks.
How to Apply
Submit an application letter and CV in PDF format via email. Ensure the email subject line contains the exact phrase Executive Assistant to the COO. Include a brief story in your cover letter detailing an instance where your analysis directly influenced a business decision. Applications must be submitted by Friday 13 November 2026.
Send your application to recruitmentgk@goldenknot.co.zw.
Closing date: 13 November 2026.
