Ashreen Manilal
@ashreenmanilal
Experienced Executive Assistant with a strong background in administration.
What I'm looking for
I am an Executive Assistant with 21 years of stellar experience, primarily in the financial sector. My expertise lies in providing high-quality personal and administrative support, ensuring that executives can perform at their maximum capacity. I excel in managing complex priorities and thrive under pressure, consistently meeting deadlines.
Throughout my career, I have demonstrated exceptional judgment and decision-making skills, which have been crucial in the smooth running of various organizations. I am highly motivated, confident, and possess outstanding multi-tasking and organizational abilities. My commitment to achieving great results is evident in my proactive approach to managing tasks and responsibilities.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Personal Assistant
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Nov 2018 - Present (6 years 7 months)
Managed local and international travel arrangements, including expense reconciliation. Prepared and typed proposals, presentations, and general correspondence. Handled general administrative tasks, including filing, faxing, printing, binding, and photocopying.
Trainee Care Giver
Aryan Benevolent Homes
Mar 2002 - Aug 2002 (5 months)
Provided basic care for the aged and frail, including bathing, dressing, and feeding. Administered medication and escorted patients to and from the hospital. Assisted with physiotherapy and wound dressing.
Money Market Assistant and Front End Supervisor
Shoprite, Newlands and at then Checkers Scottsville
Sep 2002 - Mar 2004 (1 year 6 months)
Administered the cash office and operated the switchboard. Possessed complete knowledge of the money market, including bus bookings, online ticketing, and account payments. Served as a cashier and front-end supervisor.
Hire Purchase Clerk
OK Furniture
Apr 2004 - Jul 2004 (3 months)
Managed stock control and daily banking operations. Administered the switchboard and dispatched stock. Ensured efficient handling of hire purchase related tasks.
Hire Purchase Clerk
House and Home, Gateway
Aug 2004 - Sep 2004 (1 month)
Managed stock control and daily banking operations. Administered the switchboard and dispatched stock. Ensured efficient handling of hire purchase related tasks.
Finance Officer and Librarian
Springhaven Primary
Oct 2004 - Mar 2006 (1 year 5 months)
Matched orders to creditors invoices and followed up on queries. Processed creditors monthly and issued cheques. Assisted with placing and following up on orders.
Creditors, Invoice Clerk
Standard Bank Financial Consultancy
Jun 2006 - Nov 2006 (5 months)
Ensured timely submission of invoices for payment. Handled queries related to invoices and payments professionally and accurately. Passed journal entries as required.
Financial Assistant for the Senior Finance Manager
Standard Bank Financial Consultancy
Dec 2006 - Mar 2007 (3 months)
Provided secretarial duties for the Senior Manager for SBFC and Business Support. Performed reception duties as required. Maintained diary management and arranged parking, access, meetings, and venues.
Secretary to KZN Zululand Consultancy Manager
Standard Bank Financial Consultancy
Apr 2007 - Jun 2007 (2 months)
Managed diary, appointments, and travel arrangements. Handled filing, typing, and general office administration. Efficiently managed customer complaints and coordinated various training courses.
PA to the Provincial Head for KZN
Standard Bank Financial Consultancy
Jun 2007 - Sep 2007 (3 months)
Updated and compiled daily, weekly, and monthly reports. Performed ad hoc secretarial duties including typing, filing, and faxing. Handled financial administration, submitting claim forms and ensuring vendor payments.
PA to the Director of SBFC
Standard Bank Financial Consultancy
Sep 2007 - Dec 2007 (3 months)
Managed the Director's diary and ensured effective time management for meetings. Screened telephone calls and visitors, determining relevance and addressing queries. Coordinated multiple meetings with thorough knowledge of facilities.
Project Administrator for Stanbic Africa and Unilever SA
Elixir, Corporate Health Consulting
Jan 2008 - Jan 2009 (1 year)
Worked closely with the Health and Wellness Advisor for Standard Bank Africa on project rollouts. Monitored and tracked project performance, including schedule maintenance and presentation preparation. Coordinated project-related meetings and workshops.
Project Manager, Products and Merchandise
Elixir, Corporate Health Consulting
Jan 2008 - Jan 2009 (1 year)
Project managed supplements and vitamins at Standard Bank Head Office, interacting with Directors, Senior Managers, and Suppliers. Compiled newsletters on Health and Wellness. Coordinated Spinathon and World Aids Day events.
Project Administrator and Admin Support
Elixir, Corporate Health Consulting
Jan 2008 - Jan 2009 (1 year)
Provided administrative support and liaised with African Sites. Collated data and offered general administrative assistance. Supported various projects within the corporate health sector.
Central Division Secretary, PA and Office Administrator
Clicks SA
Feb 2009 - May 2012 (3 years 3 months)
Collated sales audits, flash figures, and shorts/overs, sending details to Head Office and Regional Managers daily. Scored CSA's and compiled reports on outcomes. Managed diary for GM/RM and support team.
Personal Assistant
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Jul 2012 - Jun 2017 (4 years 11 months)
Managed invoicing on Maconomy and staff planning/allocation on Retain. Organized team-building and social functions. Handled local and international travel arrangements and expense reconciliation.
Executive Assistant
ABSA, Investment Cluster
Jul 2017 - Mar 2018 (8 months)
Provided high-quality personal and administrative assistance to the Managing Executive and Operations team. Managed the ME's diary and appointments, ensuring effective time use and preparation of materials. Filtered incoming mail, sorting, redirecting, and taking action as appropriate.
Senior Secretary to the Head of School
Wits, School of Accountancy
Apr 2018 - Jul 2018 (3 months)
Provided comprehensive administrative support, including compiling and typing proposals, presentations, and correspondence. Managed general office tasks such as filing, faxing, and photocopying. Handled telephonic support, screening calls and relaying messages.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Action Factory
Certification, Coaching
Completed a comprehensive certification program in various coaching methodologies. Gained expertise as a Hypnotherapy Coach, NLP and Life Coach, Abundance Coach, and Business Executive Coach.
Soul Healing Academy
Certification, Reiki and Jikiden Practice
Undertook a certification program to become a certified Reiki and Jikiden Practitioner. Developed skills in energy healing and traditional Japanese healing techniques.
Comprehensive Skills Academy
Higher Certificate, Project Management
Obtained a Higher Certificate in Project Management, covering comprehensive project lifecycle skills. Acquired knowledge in planning, execution, and monitoring of projects.
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