Executive Assistant, KPMG Delivery Network (KDN)

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KPMG is currently seeking an Executive Assistant supporting leadership to join our KPMG Delivery Network (KDN) organization.

Responsibilities:

• Provide the highest level of confidentiality and independent judgment in creating or selecting plans to complete work assignments; plan, monitor, and manage the completion of work in an efficient and effective manner; prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively
• Take ownership and use independent discretion required for maintaining a complex calendar coordinating global appointments, meetings and conference calls, while being cognizant of time zone differences and using various technologies, often requiring interaction with senior members of firm and global leadership and their support teams
• Oversee departmental activities including scheduling meetings, coordinating multiple global calendars, handling complex and detailed travel arrangements, tracking and maintaining expense reports, organizing filing and tracking deadlines, and other related activities
• Prepare and distribute memorandums and announcements with a global audience, via email and mail merge documents; provide administrative support for projects, including coordinating tasks, tracking progress, and ensuring deadlines are met
• Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external collaborators, including KPMGI Executive Assistants, clients, partners, and vendors
• Apply critical thinking when faced with issues/problems, objectively analyzing and evaluating an appropriate course of action; demonstrate professionalism, stewardship, and live our values

Qualifications:

• Minimum ten years of recent experience in administrative business, supporting high level executives and projects in a global environment
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience
• Possess business etiquette and be a team player; demonstrated competence in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Flexibility working across global time zones
• Ability to interact with the highest level of leadership with ease; must be confident and self-directed
• Excellent time management and organizational skills; ability to work with minimal supervision; strong written/oral communication and listening capabilities

KPMG LLP (the U.S. member firm of KPMG International) offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The attached link contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please.

KPMG does not currently require partners or employees to be fully vaccinated or test negative for COVID-19 in order to go to KPMG offices, client sites or KPMG events, except when mandated by federal, state or local law. In some circumstances, clients also may require proof of vaccination or testing (e.g., to go to the client site).

KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them.

Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.