Overview
Executive Assistant Jobs in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa at KPMG South Africa
Title: Executive Assistant
Company: KPMG South Africa
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Job title/position:Executive Assistant
Number of positions:1
Function and Business Unit: Infrastructure –Business Support
Description Of The Role And Purpose Of The JobProviding and prioritising operational and administrative support to the Business Unit leadership enabling them to focus on core business objectives
Key ResponsibilitiesUnderstand and enable Firm Strategy
Understand strategy at Firm, Function and Service line level
Understand how role aligns with strategy and how execution of role enables strategy
Understand the broader firm structure and service offering
Operational and Business Support
Manage Business Unit leadership diaries and correspondence
Manage Leadership travel arrangements in accordance with KPMG Policy
Scheduling of meetings/ Booking / co-ordinating of functions / events / conferences
Completing and submitting partner/AD timesheets / expenses (Oracle)
Providing general support to Business Leadership
Assist with BU Administration
Understand and contribute towards the financial management goals of the business
Assist with marketing related tasks
Support team with document formatting related tasks using Microsoft Office and other business tools
Quality and Risk Management & Compliance
Comply with KPMG Risk Management and other Policies and Procedures
Drive a relentless focus on quality and excellent service
Internal and External Stakeholder Management
Understand internal and external stakeholders
Deliver role requirements with a client centric approach
Communication
Demonstrate high quality and timeous verbal and written communication
Internal and public trust
Building internal and external trust
Personal Development
Keep abreast with recent developments and best practice in respective field
Skills
Skills and attributes required for the role:
Matric
Secretarial diploma or similar qualification would be an advantage
Strong capability in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook) and Oracle
Communication and writing skills
Analytical skills
Fast and accurate typing
Personal Attributes
Extremely high level of confidentially and integrity
Excellent client focus
Able to use own initiative
Good time management ability
Ability to function well in high pressure environment and high sense of urgency
Exceptional telephone manners
Ability to multitask, proactive and efficient
Ability to work in a team
Ability to meet deadlines
Strong communication, writing and interpersonal skills
Attention to detail
Minimum requirements to apply for the role (including qualifications and experience):
Matric
Strong capability in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook) and Oracle
Communication and writing skills
