AC Manila - Executive Assistant

At PwC, our people in business services and support focus on providing efficient and effective administrative support to enable smooth operations within the organisation. This includes managing schedules, coordinating meetings, and handling confidential information. Those working as assistants and office support at PwC will provide high-level administrative support to senior executives, including managing their schedules, coordinating meetings, and handling confidential information. You will play a crucial role in maintaining smooth operations and effective communication within the organisation.

Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn’t clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.

Skills

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
• Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
• Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
• Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
• Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.
• Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
• Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.
  
  

The Opportunity

When you join PwC Acceleration Centers (ACs), you step into a pivotal role focused on actively supporting various Acceleration Center services, from Advisory to Assurance, Tax and Business Services. In our innovative hubs, you’ll engage in challenging projects and provide distinctive services to support client engagements through enhanced quality and innovation. You’ll also participate in dynamic and digitally enabled training that is designed to grow your technical and professional skills.

As part of the Business Services and Support team you are tasked with managing and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the assigned Directors, coordinating and scheduling meetings and appointments, and preparing reports and presentations. As a Senior Associate, you are responsible for analyzing complex problems, mentoring others, and maintaining exemplary standards. You focus on building client relationships and developing a deeper understanding of the business context, while also managing company activities and leading special projects assigned by the Assurance management team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and support for assigned Directors
• Coordinate and manage scheduling of meetings and appointments
• Prepare and develop reports and presentations for various stakeholders
• Analyze intricate issues to provide practical solutions
• Mentor and guide junior team members to enhance their skills
• Build and nurture enduring client relationships
• Lead special projects as directed by Assurance management
• Maintain exemplary standards in deliverables
  
  

What You Must Have

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3 years of Executive Assistant/Executive Support experience for senior leadership
• Oral and written proficiency in English
• Proficiency in MS Office applications – Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Proficient in Google and M365 applications
  
  

What Sets You Apart

• Exuding confidence with C-level executives
• Managing day-to-day operations for directors
• Organizing and maintaining files and records
• Driving process improvement and project management
• Demonstrating communication skills
• Arranging travel and guest arrangements
• Liaising with third-party providers
• Leading special projects for Assurance management
• Providing guidance to other executive assistants