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How an Accounting Firm Hired an Executive Assistant for $1,100/ month

Learn how our clients utilize Shepherd to hire top overseas talent.
Success Stories is a regular series all about the talent our clients hire via Shepherd and how much they cost. New here? Shepherd is a headhunter agency that helps small businesses hire top overseas talent for 80% less than US equivalents.

Editor’s note: Some customers prefer not to be named, so we’ve purposefully removed their company name in this article. We’re their secret weapon. :-)

What does this client’s business do?

Our client provides bookkeeping and accounting services to small businesses and startups. Their reliable process gives business owners the flexibility and time to focus more on their operations and expanding their businesses. 

Who was hired and what was their role?

They needed a full-time Executive Assistant to help manage administrative responsibilities with enthusiasm and accuracy. After an assessment of possible candidates, Shepherd helped them hire Ana for the position.  

Ana does the following as their new Executive Assistant:

  • Schedules meetings
  • Follows up on clients
  • Answers phones and response to clients’ questions
  • Manages emails
  • Prepares contracts

What is the salary of the individual they hired?

Ana now works full-time in the client time zone for $1,100 per month.

What was the candidate’s background before being hired?

Before her hiring, Ana has been an Executive Assistant since 2018. Aside from administrative tasks, Ana is also skilled in basic accounting and bookkeeping. She was also an Executive Assistant for the president of a previous company she worked at. Ana prepared financial reports, conducted supplier research, facilitated biddings, drafted company policies and contracts, and other important reports. Ana’s experience made her the most suitable candidate for the role.  

Need to hire someone like this too?

When you need to hire an efficient Executive Assistant to support your business, reach out to us at Shepherd.

We're a headhunter agency that helps small businesses hire top overseas talent for 80% less than US equivalents. We help companies find talent in various roles like customer support, virtual assistants, operations, project managers, creatives, development, accounting, and more!

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