The posting
Role Overview
The Personal Assistant will provide comprehensive personal, administrative, and lifestyle support to the Directors, ensuring the smooth coordination of professional and personal matters. The role requires a high level of discretion, flexibility, and initiative, with the ability to anticipate requirements in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
Acting as a trusted right-hand to the Directors, the Personal Assistant will oversee daily arrangements, coordinate complex activities, and manage business, household, and lifestyle-related needs efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
1. Calendar & Schedule Management
- Manage and coordinate appointments, meetings, and personal engagements.
- Prioritise schedules and resolve scheduling conflicts effectively.
2. Travel & Lifestyle Coordination
- Arrange domestic and international travel, including flights, visas, accommodation, and ground transportation.
- Prepare travel itineraries and coordinate all related logistics.
3. Personal & Household Management
- Coordinate household staff, including domestic helpers.
- Oversee the upkeep, maintenance, and servicing of residences and properties.
- Handle personal errands, shopping, and gift arrangements.
- Coordinate family-related activities and personal commitments.
4. Business & Administrative Support
- Draft correspondence, prepare reports, and maintain relevant documentation.
- Manage emails, telephone calls, and communications on behalf of the Directors.
- Attend meetings, record minutes, and monitor follow-up actions.
- Liaise with business associates, professional advisers, and other stakeholders.
5. Event & Social Planning
- Plan and coordinate private functions and corporate events.
- Manage event vendors, venue arrangements, guest lists, and related logistics.
6. Financial & Asset Coordination
- Assist with expense monitoring, bill payments, and basic budgeting.
- Coordinate with accountants, lawyers, and wealth management professionals.
- Provide administrative support for investment portfolios and assets, including liaison with private bankers.
7. Tax Filing & Records Management
- Prepare and submit accurate personal income tax returns through the IRAS myTax Portal within statutory deadlines.
- Collect, consolidate, and organise financial documents, including IR8A employment income statements, rental income records, and global investment portfolio information.
- Identify applicable tax reliefs and rebates to support legitimate tax planning.
- Manage correspondence with IRAS, respond to queries, and review Notices of Assessment for accuracy.
- Maintain secure, organised, and confidential digital records of financial documents.
8. Confidentiality & Risk Management
- Handle sensitive personal and business information with the utmost confidentiality.
- Maintain privacy, discretion, and professionalism in all dealings.
- Respond promptly to urgent matters, unexpected situations, and last-minute changes.
Key Requirements / Qualifications
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience providing support to senior executives or high-net-worth individuals.
- Experience in private households, family offices, or premium service environments would be an advantage.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, calendar management, and communication tools.
- Able to manage multiple responsibilities and competing priorities in a high-pressure environment.
Core Competencies & Skills
- Excellent organisational, coordination, and time management skills.
- Strong sense of discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Proactive problem-solving abilities with the foresight to anticipate needs.
- Flexibility to work irregular hours and provide round-the-clock support when necessary.
- Adaptable and capable of performing effectively in dynamic, demanding situations.
Personal Attributes
- Professional, polished, and service-oriented.
- Dependable, trustworthy, and attentive to detail.
- Composed under pressure and responsive to urgent requests.
- High emotional intelligence and cultural sensitivity.
- Demonstrates ownership, accountability, and a strong commitment to responsibilities.



