Executive Assistant- Administrative Services (EASC - Korean Practice)

KPMG - New York, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

New York, NY

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

KPMG is seeking an Executive Assistant to join our Executive Administrative Services Center (EASC), primarily supporting the Korean practice within our Administrative & Office Experience organization. This role is essential in providing a broad scope of administrative services to Partners and Managing Directors (PMD). The Executive Assistant will manage calendars, coordinate meetings and events, arrange catering and travel, and provide engagement setup and client billing support. Additionally, the role involves performing client and industry research, liaising with technology and other support teams, drafting letters, communications, presentations, and social media postings, assisting with marketing efforts, and providing other support and deliverables as needed. The Executive Assistant will build relationships with internal and external clients, understanding PMD priorities, projects, and preferences to meet expectations and add value. Professionalism and tact are crucial in all interactions, as the assistant will act as a liaison for PMDs with team members, management, and external clients, handling confidential information with discretion. Proficiency in both Korean and English is required, as the role includes coordinating communication between Korean-speaking and English-speaking clients and team members, translating business documents, presentations, contracts, and correspondence. Collaboration with team members is vital to address day-to-day challenges related to services, technology, business relationships, or other issues. The Executive Assistant will actively participate in Administrative Services team meetings and contribute to internal project teams to enhance knowledge, skills, and the overall success of Administrative Services initiatives. This position requires a minimum of five years of recent experience in administrative services or a customer service-related role, with industry knowledge in Audit, Tax, or Advisory services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage calendars for Partners and Managing Directors (PMD).
• Coordinate meetings and events, both client and internal.
• Arrange catering and travel for PMDs.
• Provide engagement setup and client billing support.
• Perform client and industry research as needed.
• Liaise with technology and other support teams.
• Draft letters, communications, presentations, and social media postings.
• Assist with marketing efforts and provide other support/deliverables as needed.
• Build relationships with internal and external clients to understand PMD priorities and projects.
• Demonstrate professionalism and tact in all interactions.
• Act as a liaison for PMDs with team members, management, and external clients.
• Handle confidential information with discretion.
• Utilize Korean and English language skills in a business environment.
• Collaborate with team members to address day-to-day challenges.
• Participate actively in Administrative Services team meetings and contribute to internal project teams.

Requirements

• Minimum five years of recent experience in administrative services or customer service-related role.
• Industry knowledge in Audit, Tax, or Advisory services preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent; completed coursework from an accredited college/university preferred.
• Proficient in both Korean and English languages in a business environment.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to build productive relationships with peers.
• Strong troubleshooting and organizational skills.
• Capability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Solid analytical/research skills with the ability to identify solutions and communicate findings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications, especially advanced Excel skills.
• Exceptional web-based research skills.
• Ability to work well on a team with common goals and responsibilities.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a high-performing team environment.
• Familiarity with KPMG's internal applications and systems.

Benefits

• Medical and dental plans
• Vision coverage
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plans
• Personal Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Firmwide breaks during the year
• Mental health support programs