Executive Assistant

About the role

The Executive Assistant provides high‑level operational and administrative support to senior leadership within the Infrastructure Business Support unit. By managing schedules, travel, and communications, the role enables leaders to focus on strategic objectives and core business activities.

Key responsibilities

• Understand and align daily activities with firm, function and service‑line strategy.
• Manage leadership diaries, correspondence and travel arrangements in line with KPMG policies.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, events, conferences and ensure accurate timesheet and expense submissions via Oracle.
• Support Business Unit administration and contribute to financial management goals.
• Ensure compliance with KPMG risk‑management, quality and policy standards.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders, delivering a client‑centric service.
• Produce clear verbal and written communications and build trust across the organisation.

Required profile

• Matric qualification; a secretarial diploma is an advantage.
• High level of confidentiality, integrity and client focus.
• Strong initiative, time‑management and ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent telephone etiquette, multitasking ability and teamwork orientation.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Required skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience using Oracle for timesheets and expense processing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.