Executive Assistant

This is a Executive Assistant role with KPMG Australia based in Sydney, NSW, AU
== KPMG Australia ==

Role Seniority - mid level

More about the Executive Assistant role at KPMG Australia

Job Description

KPMG is one of the most trusted and respected global professional services firms. Through depth of expertise, clarity of insight and strength of purpose we help our clients solve complex challenges, steer change, strengthen, transition and grow. We are looking for talented people who share our purpose of inspiring confidence and empowering change for our clients, our people and our communities.

The opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant to join the KPMG Sydney Office to support leaders in the Turnaround and Restructuring practice - the Partner in Charge, the Head of Private Credit for ASPAC and the National lead for Turnaround services.

If you are highly organised, professional and forward thinking with a passion to support leaders of the business, this role will allow you to demonstrate and develop your exceptional professional skills supporting the different roles that these leaders perform day-to-day whilst working in a fast-paced environment alongside a supportive and experienced Executive Assistant cohort.

Working directly for these leaders and with the wider team, this role will require you to multi-task and manage competing priorities and deadlines to provide a high level of support across the business.

In addition, there will be opportunities to support the Strategy and Operations function of the team through the support of the Partner in Charge. In this dynamic and integral role, you'll be responsible for:

• Providing confidential and efficient administrative support.

• Provide support in the creation and presentation of deliverables such as proposals, reports and presentations.

• Planning and coordinating complex scheduling and extensive calendar management using knowledge of key priorities and preparing those you support accordingly.

• Understanding business priorities and applying this knowledge to input to and support key strategic initiatives.

• Drafting, editing and supporting the distribution of communications including office wide internal communications, emails and invitations to clients for Business Development.

• Managing Business Development activity including event planning and execution.

• Managing and arranging both domestic and complex international travel and travel related activities

• Supporting Partners with their involvement in any committees with agendas, scheduling and actions management.

• Executing expenses, timesheets, and invoices on behalf of those you support.

• Maintaining strong professional relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders and their EA's.

How are you Extraordinary

You're a commercially savvy, friendly, and composed EA who is a born organiser. You bring passion and energy to the role through a combination of the following skills and experience:

• Several years' experience supporting senior executive/s in a fast paced environment

• High level skills in Microsoft Outlook, Word and PowerPoint, with other skills also considered favourably such as CRM

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships and communicate effectively and confidently across all levels of the team

• Outstanding organisation skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands, meet deadlines and be calm under pressure

• Be flexible in ways of thinking and approach to the day-to-day and where needed be a driver for change

• A strong sense of accountability and a commitment to delivering quality outcomes

• A strong detail orientation and high level of accuracy

• A proactive approach with a tendency to be a natural problem solver  

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Additional Information

KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth. 

Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who've got your back. You'll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.

At KPMG, you'll take control over how you work. We're embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.

Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact the Talent Attraction Support Team.

At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.

Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you'll be learning new things all the time and the KPMG Australia team will be there to support your growth.

Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what's outlined

Key Responsibilities

• Providing administrative support
• Managing scheduling
• Supporting business development

Key Strengths

• Organisational skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Problem-solving
• Flexibility
• Attention to detail

Why KPMG Australia is partnering with Hatch on this role. Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that's right for them. So when you apply you have the chance to show more than just your resume.

A Final Note: This is a role with KPMG Australia not with Hatch.

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