MERC Consulting - Executive Assistant - Cairo

Description

At PwC, we measure success by our ability to create the value that our clients
and our people are looking for. Our reputation lies in building lasting
relationships with our clients and a focus on delivering value in all we do.
We 're a network of firms in ‎158 countries with more than ‎236,000 people who
are committed to delivering world-class capabilities and quality in assurance,
tax and advisory services.
Established in the region for ‎40 years, PwC Middle East employs over ‎4,200
people across ‎12 countries. Complementing our depth of industry expertise and
breadth of skills is our sound knowledge of local business environments across
the Middle East region. Our tailored solutions help our clients meet the
challenges and opportunities of doing business in the Middle East market and
beyond.
Line of Service
Advisory
Industry/Sector
Not Applicable
Specialism
Advisory - Other
Management Level
Senior Associate
Job Description & Summary
A career in Administration and Secretarial Services within MERC Consulting
will give you with the opportunity to provide administrative support to PwC
employees. You'll focus on using business software applications to prepare
reports, receiving and directing incoming calls or emails to the appropriate
parties, arranging business travel, tracking expenses, and coordinating
meeting arrangements.
Responsibilities
As a Senior Associate, you 'll work as part of a team of problem solvers with
extensive consulting and industry experience, helping our clients solve their
complex business issues from strategy to execution. Specific responsibilities
include but are not limited to:
Financial
* Adhere to budget
Customer
* Diary management
* Extensive management of online diaries, book appointments and arrange meetings, updates as required
* Ensure Executive/s get to meetings on time with appropriate documentation
* Act as back up in managing other Executives' and Principals' diaries when their EAs are not available
* Call management
* Handle and screen calls for Executive/s
* Take and pass messages to Executive/s in a timely manner
* Email management
* Monitor Executives' email inboxes when they are out of the office or at meetings and taking action as necessary
* Client relationships
* Maintain and build good working relationships with Executive/s clients and their assistants via phone and email communication
* Assist other EAs during busy periods
Internal Process
* Meetings
* Pro-active planning for meetings and follow up actions (documents, papers needed …)
* Organise local internal and external meetings, including organising catering, IT requirements etc
* Meet and greet visitors
* Partner and Executive general admin
Education
* Bachelor's degree
Language
* Proficiency in spoken and written English and Arabic
Overall Experience
* ‎3 +years' experience in an administrative role
Specific Experience
* Experience with a professional services firm preferred
Knowledge and Skills
* Demonstrate strong organisational skills, regularly act on own initiative, highlighting issues and suggesting possible solutions
* Good oral and written communication skills
* Good interpersonal skills
* Must possess a professional telephone manner
* Demonstrated ability to work under pressure
* Demonstrated team player and dedication to provide high level of service
* Must possess a warm, friendly and professional demeanor
Education
(if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)
Degrees/Field of Study required:
Degrees/Field of Study preferred:
Certifications
(if blank, certifications not specified)
Required Skills
Optional Skills
Desired Languages
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Travel Requirements
Up to ‎20%
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
No
Government Clearance Required?
No
Job Posting End Date
Job ID: 281889WD
Industry: Not Applicable
Service: Advisory
Grade: Senior Associate
Location: Cairo
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