Executive Assistant - Financial Services

The Opportunity

We are looking for a capable professional to combine finance support responsibilities with administrative tasks (the latter similar to the role of Personal Assistant). He / she will act as the right hand of multiple partners in the Consulting department of EY FSO Belgium.

The position is meant to provide day-to-day support, allowing the Partner(s) to fully focus on the business aspects of the job, while the operational and administrative follow-up of the ongoing projects is covered in a professional and thorough manner.

Key Responsibilities

An important part of the role will be dedicated to specific tasks, supporting the partner’s consulting activities:

• Create new clients in the system
• Assist with the preparation of contracts/client proposals using existing EY templates
• Support with submitting timesheets and expense notes
• Support with follow-up of projects from A to Z:
  • Insert data in internal CRM tool and adjust as needed
  • Follow-up on contracts and other official documents
  • Assist with preparation and follow up of budgets
  • Monitor hours and expenses
  • Assist with preparation of invoices and follow-up of collection

Moreover, your job will also include the following administrative tasks:

• Manage agenda & email
• Arrange travel and accommodation for business trips
• Organize various internal and external meetings
• Act as a back-up to other management assistants in the team
• Various related administrative and support tasks as required.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Degree in a relevant field or equivalent by experience
• Experience (3 – 10 years) in a similar support role (Finance Assistant, Executive Assistant, Management Assistant, Personal Assistant, Team Assistant, Office Manager)
• Fluency in Dutch / French, and solid level of business English
• Excellent knowledge of the MS Office package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Good communication skills and proactive attitude
• Hands-on and well organized, sense of responsibility, eager to learn
• Experience in a professional services firm, in a law office or in the financial services industry is a major differentiator.

What working at EY Offers

• You will be part of a leading global professional services firm.
• You will be part of the EY family where everyone is willing to offer support and senior management is very accessible.
• You will join a dynamic and growing team with a great mix of young and experienced professionals focusing on financial services.
• You will get extensive trainings on technical matters, as well as soft skills and project management, and you will have access to new technologies and innovative equipment.
• We are proud of our flexible working arrangements, and we will support you to build a successful career and deliver excellent client service, without sacrificing your personal priorities.
• While our client-facing profession might require part-time working at client site and business traveling at times, we are committed to helping you achieve a lifestyle balance.

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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