Administrative Assistant - PricewaterhouseCoopers in Vancouver

Job Title:Administrative Assistant

Position ID:1423BR
Line of Service:Consulting & Deals
Job Type: Full-time
City: BC - Vancouver

Job Description

Take advantage of a fantastic opportunity to join one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers.

PwC Canada helps organizations and individuals create the value they’re looking for. More than 5,700 partners and staff in offices across the country are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax, consulting and deals services. PwC Canada is a member of the PwC network of firms with close to 169,000 people in 158 countries.
Partner and Team Assistant:

The Internal Firm Services Team within our Vancouver office is in search of a bright, efficient, mature and highly experienced Partner and Team Assistant to support our Deals practice for a 13 month contract.



As a Partner Assistant you will liaise with Managers and Partners within the following areas:

· Administrative –Manage calendars, book travel arrangements, prepare expense reports, arrange conference calls, file, photocopy, scan, coordinate logistics and materials for internal and external meetings, and perform other related administrative duties as required.

· Document production – Draft standard and non-standard correspondence/documents using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint (i.e. reports, presentations, and other documents) that display accurate typing, editing (spelling, proofreading, punctuation and grammar) and consistent formatting that adheres to brand standards. Coordinate with other departments to ensure the timely production of documents when needed.

· Billing – Set up new clients, prepare bills and complete any corresponding system entries, and regularly report work in process and cash collection activities.

Requirements:

To be successful in this role you will have the following –

Technical Skills & Experience:

· A minimum of a high school diploma; post-secondary studies in Office or in Business Administration would be considered an asset.

· Minimum of 3 years of successful experience in an administrative role, preferably in a professional services (i.e. legal or accounting) environment, supporting multiple people.

· Advanced skills in the use of MS Word, in addition to strong MS Excel skills, and PowerPoint.

· Strong time management, diary management and event co-ordination skills.

· A flexible schedule that can accommodate you working overtime when required.

Behavioural Competencies:

Be able to demonstrate through examples that you can:

· Build and sustain relationships

· Be passionate about client service

· Be curious; learn, share and innovate

· Lead and contribute to team success

· Communicate with impact and empathy

· Develop yourself and others through coaching

· Demonstrate courage and integrity

· Acquire and apply commercial and technical expertise

· Manage projects and economics

· Be open minded, agile with change and practical



Why Work for PwC

As a PwC employee, you can:



· Be part of a dynamic, inclusive workplace environment, where you are valued for the unique contribution you bring

· Diversify your client experience by working directly with leading-edge public and private clients of all sizes and in a variety of industries

· Participate in our community, environmental and sustainability activities



PwC is committed to building a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
Categories Administrative and Clerical: Admin Assistance and Coordination
Administrative and Clerical: Executive and Personal Assistance
Administrative and Clerical: Office Administration
Industries Accounting and Auditing Services

Deadline Date:26.04.2013
How To Apply:

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