ID216305 Junior Engagement Assistant – Business Support

Engagement Assistant – Business Support

Who we are

KPMG is one of the world’s leading providers of Audit, Tax and Advisory services.

At KPMG we run our firm just as effectively as we support and strengthen our clients’ businesses. That means hiring talented people to help develop and manage our brand, publish our thought leadership, control our finances, run our IT infrastructure, and support our professionals in the field.

Why KPMG?

When you choose KPMG as the place to start and build your career you should know that a well-defined career path is waiting for you. You will have access to a wide range of formal and informal training opportunities, as well as new programs that explore leadership skills from the very beginning of your career in KPMG.

Being part of KPMG means having the chance to work with many supportive and talented people, who are willing to share their experience & expertise with you. We also put technology at the heart of our daily activities by exploring new innovative approaches and encouraging our people to be groundbreaking in their thinking.

Making the right career choice is important. Finding the right place to do that is essential.

We are seeking an Engagement Assistant to join our team.

Role summary:

The Engagement Assistant supports the client-facing teams on the whole engagement lifecycle allowing them and other internal clients to work more on #ClientCentricity. The Engagement Assistant is the main point of contact within the team for anything in connection with the engagement lifecycle. You will help on the engagement risk management, the preparation/finalization of the deliverables, the billing and the closing of the engagement. You will work closely with the Client Onboarding Team as well as the Personal Assistants.

The Engagement Assistant contributes to an enhanced risk mindset in the firm.

Major duties and responsibilities:

Being in charge of the Risk Management (RM) evaluation process in line with the Risk Management guidelines;

Preparing/finalizing the deliverables:

• Drafting/formatting/finalizing documents (e.g. deliverables, PowerPoint presentations, reportings) related to the engagement based on the instructions from the Engagement Team.

Organizing internal & external meetings.

Providing billing support in collaboration with the Central Billing department:

• Preparing cost updates, if required.
• If necessary, proactively drafting and finalizing invoices/close outs/zero bills (print, save, send), with attention on special billing procedure requirements.
• Running STAR reports (e.g. WIP report).

Sharing knowledge:

• Providing support to internal teams as well as guiding and coaching new team members.
• If relevant, acting as Performance Manager.

Other activities and responsibilities, in addition to those mentioned above, may be entrusted with the function holder.

About you:

• Strong Computer skills including Outlook and MS Office package (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Some knowledge of anti-money laundering rules, Know-Your-Customer process.
• Strong knowledge of internal tools (i.e. CRM, P2P, STAR, etc.)
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Results oriented, proactive, meticulous, and able to meet tight deadlines.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Delivering high quality results.
• Languages: fluent in English, and fluent in either French or German; any other language is considered as an asset.
• Educational Background: Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Foreign Languages, Business Administration, Human Resources, Public Relations, or a related field.

A first experience including a proven track record working within a fast-paced corporate environment (we are open to train young graduates).

What’s in it for you? What do we offer?

KPMG is where you will find the right opportunities to advance your career and the widest available range of possibilities so you can grow professionally. Make a real impact, join a diverse team of leading experts, work with global clients, and discover technological solutions.

• A fast paced environment and an extraordinary team with great mentoring opportunities.
• The opportunity to work in an innovative and dynamic environment.
• The possibility to fulfill your potential through various training courses and gain additional professional qualifications.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• A flexible workplace and work environment.

Working at KPMG is also about happy people and an internal culture that supports employees in following their passions through various activities and events. We also have numerous benefits to support your health, a flexible working schedule and many more advantages.

Confidentiality

Confidentiality will be ensured to protect the interests of applicants.

Only preselected candidates will be invited to an interview.