Administrative Assistant Full-time Job

The Client Administration function is a vital part of the firm’s Business Enablement Services and is focused on achieving client service excellence by delivering timely, high quality products, and encouraging an environment that increases both the staff and client experience.

The Department of Professional Practice (DPP) is looking for an Administrative Assistant who can provide support on a range of activities to ensure a high-quality product.

What you will do

• Provide administrative support to partners, senior managers, managers in Audit Center which is a national group within the Audit Practice.
• Adhere to risk management and branding in compliance with National guidelines ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Coordinate, prepare, edit and/or proofread documents such as correspondence, presentations, and reports using various software.
• Proactive and independent management of partners’ calendar and contact database in order to maximize best use of the partners’ time.
• Coordinate travel arrangements
• Coordinate meetings, conference calls, video conferences, live meetings, and organize required materials.
• Assist in the preparation and submission of time and expense reports for the partner(s) supported.

At times, business needs arise and employees are required and agree to work beyond their normal work day or work week to fulfill the accountabilities required for their job. Likewise, people need time to devote to personal matters, and our approach to flexibility provides for this.

What you bring to the role

• Advanced skills with MS Office and Adobe products. In particular, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Acrobat
• Proficiency to quickly learn proprietary software
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong project management skills
• Good judgment and analytical skills with a focus on attention to detail
• Capable of working independently and take ownership of tasks
• Ability to quickly and smoothly adapt to changing client demands
• Administrative experience is an asset
• College diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience with an administrative assistant skill set

KPMG firms operate in 143 countries and territories, and in FY23, collectively employed more than 270,000 people, serving the needs of business, governments, public-sector agencies, not-for-profits and through KPMG firms' audit and assurance practices, the capital markets. KPMG is committed to quality and service excellence in all that we do, bringing our best to clients and earning the public's trust through our actions and behaviors both professionally and personally.