Partner Administrative Assistant Lead- Advisory

Overview At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world. 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. KPMG is looking for an Administrative Lead/Practice Coordinator who can provide support on a range of activities to ensure a high-quality product. What you will do The successful candidate will be able to support the administrative needs of the Advisory Business Unit Leader Understand their business needs, mitigate issues and bring solutions Handle highly sensitive and confidential information requiring a high level of discretion Create and distribute communications Coordinate meetings, conference calls, video conferences, etc. Coordinate and/or facilitate all onboarding and offboarding activities for staff, working with HR and IT on logistics Review and monitor compliance of expense reports prior to approval Coordinate training arrangements and monitor compliance Act as an expert in firm policies, provide guidance/technical resource and process direction Provide senior level administrative support to partners and/or managers Respond to local Business Units/office queries related to Learning Organize learning events and preparation of reports Coordinate events pertaining to a function or sub-function. Support People Leaders by coordinating and attending meetings, prepare meeting handouts, take minutes, highlight action items, and ensure deadlines are met Liaise with finance to ensure proper allocation of expenses and timely submission Assemble reports in support of annual compensation process for Practice/Office Leaders. Coordinate meetings, conference calls, video conferences, etc. May be a performance manager to other Advisory Admin Assistants in your group which entails mentoring staff, setting goals, interim meetings and year end evaluations 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. Minimum 5+ years administration experience. College diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience with an administrative assistant skill set. Keys to your success: KPMG individuals Deliver Impact | Seek Growth | Inspire Trust and understand that a diverse workforce enables us to deepen relationships and strengthen our business. Providing you with the support you need to be at your best For more information about KPMG in Canada’s Benefits and well-being, click here. Our Values, The KPMG Way Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice. For more information about Inclusion, Diversity & Equity in Recruitment, please click here. For general recruitment-related inquiries, please contact the HR Delivery Centre at [email protected]. If you have a question about accessible employment at KPMG, or to begin a confidential conversation about your individual accessibility or accommodation needs through the recruitment process, we encourage you to contact us at [email protected] or phone: 416-777-8002 or toll free 1-888-466-4778.