AddressKPMG 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 (location flexible for the right candidate) to support Turnaround and Restructuring Partners. 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 Partners perform day-to-day whilst working in a fast-paced environment alongside a supportive Executive Assistant cohort
Working directly for the Turnaround and Restructuring Partners and closely 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 Turnaround and Restructuring team including the Partner in Charge and the Strategy and Operations lead.In this dynamic and integral role, you’ll be responsible for:
- Providing confidential and efficient secretarial support to Partners
- Provide support to the Partners in the creation and presentation of deliverables such as reports and presentations
- Planning and coordinating complex scheduling and extensive calendar management using knowledge of key priorities and preparing Partners accordingly.
- Understanding business priorities and applying this knowledge to input to and support key strategic initiatives.
- Drafting, editing and supporting the distribution of communications on behalf of the Partners including office wide internal communications, emails and invitations to clients for Business Development
- Managing Business Development activity of Partners 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 Partners
- 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:
- 5+ 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 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
The KPMG Difference
At KPMG, we’re passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We believe that everyone’s unique experiences enable us to deliver meaningful benefits for our people, our clients and communities. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, ages, religions, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, LGBTIQ+ people, those with a disability, women and people with a cultural or linguistically diverse background.
We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.
KPMG has a decade-long, proud commitment to Indigenous Australia, as demonstrated by the achievement of an Elevate level Reconciliation Action Plan. KPMG is a foundation member and Principal Partner of Pride in Diversity started in Australia by ACON and the Diversity Council of Australia, and is recognised in the Australian Workplace Equality Index(AWEI) which evaluates LGBTIQ+ inclusiveness in the workplace. KPMG Australia has been consistently recognised as an Employer of Choice in the Australian Government’s Workplace Gender Equality Agency(WGEA) annual index.
Additional InformationKPMG 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 Support Team.
At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.
