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Ashreen Manilal

@ashreenmanilal

Experienced Executive Assistant with a strong background in administration.

South Africa

What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that values organization and proactive support, with opportunities for growth and development.

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

PR
Current

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.

AH

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.

SS

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.

OF

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.

HG

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.

SP

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.

SC

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.

SC

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.

SC

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.

SC

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.

SC

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.

EC

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.

CS

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.

PR

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.

AC

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.

WA

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

AF

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.

SA

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.

CA

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.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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