Executive Assistant to the COO

Do you read the numbers before the narrative? Do you spot the variance nobody else noticed, and already have a view on what to do about it? This is not a secretary job, and you are not a secretary.

Golden Knot Financial Holdings, home to a growing group of insurance, microfinance, financial services, health and education businesses, is looking for an Executive Assistant to work side by side with our Chief Operating Officer and support the Group EXCO. You will sit where the big decisions are made, and you will help shape them.

Job Summary

• Employer: Golden Knot Financial Holdings
• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: Harare, Zimbabwe
• Category: Administrative
• Closing Date: 2026-11-13

Key Responsibilities

• Turn operational and financial data into sharp performance packs and dashboards that show what is really going on.
• Dig into trends, budget variances and business cases, and come back with recommendations, not just figures.
• Keep EXCO running smoothly, from agendas and papers to minutes, and chase every action until it is closed.
• Bring an informed, well-reasoned view to EXCO conversations when called upon.
• Drive strategic projects and track Group initiatives across the business units.
• Run the Office of the COO with discretion, so that his time goes where it matters most.

Requirements

• A degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics or Analytics. An MBA, or progress towards CA, ACCA, CIMA or CFA is a plus.
• At least 5 years in business analysis, finance, strategy, consulting or senior executive support.
• A genuine love for numbers, advanced Excel skills and working knowledge of Power Bi or similar tools.
• The ability to write and present complex issues in a few clear points.
• The confidence to hold your own in a room full of executives, and the maturity to know when to listen.
• Unquestionable integrity and discretion (reference and background checks apply).

How to Apply

Send an application letter and CV as PDF to recruitmentgk@goldenknot.co.zw with "Executive Assistant to the COO" in the subject line, by Friday 13 November 2026. In your letter, tell us about one time your analysis changed a decision. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.