Kearney, Executive Assistant, Doha

About the job

As an Executive Assistant (EA) you will provide critical administrative support to the Principal and Partners of the company and undertake administrative functions to ensure that their operational, project-based and business development requirements are carried out effectively and efficiently.

Reporting directly to the EA Team Leader you will be given the freedom to be yourself along with recognition for what you bring to the table, allowing you make a real impact and be a true Kearney Original.

Key responsibilities

\xc2\xb7 Act as a liaison and first point of contact with internal and external customers, vendors, and team members, interacting with them in a professional and timely manner. Similarly, review, filter and respond to incoming and outgoing correspondence, emails and calls appropriately.

\xc2\xb7 Draft excellently written communications, reports, presentations, and spreadsheets of a standard to be communicated company-wide or with top clients.

\xc2\xb7 Manage professional calendar(s) by coordinating appointments, prepare meeting agendas, take meeting minutes, book conference rooms, catering and other logistics when planning bigger events

\xc2\xb7 Arrange extensive travel requests, often changing at the last minute for multiple colleagues.

\xc2\xb7 Effectively manage and utilize the CRM system and assist with business development by establishing appropriate relationships with client contact

\xc2\xb7 Review daily news feeds, articles and security updates and relate to consultants or practice areas as appropriate. Conduct research and generate reports by collecting data from various tools.

\xc2\xb7 Manage, submit, and reconcile time reports, expenses, credit card statements and payments.

\xc2\xb7 Assist with onboarding of new Partners and Principals, liaising with other departments as required; ensuring the new Partner/Principal is included in the practice area communications and calls. Draft and coordinate internal and external announcements.

\xc2\xb7 Support with performance management processes: enter EPE (engagement performance evaluation) feedback into online system; provide administrative support on career roadmaps; coordinate with consultants\xe2\x80\x99 mentees; support special selection committees review package, scheduling, and logistics

Who you are

After nearly 100 years, we know this business is fundamentally about making connections\xe2\x80\x94between facts, figures, insights, strategies, tools, technologies and above all, people. That\xe2\x80\x99s why, we look for proactive, positive, and flexible individuals who are always unapologetically their unique selves.

We want to hear from you if you.

\xc2\xb7 Have strong English and Arabic, both oral and written

\xc2\xb7 Are college degree or equivalent

\xc2\xb7 Have 3 years EA experience in a professional service industry

\xc2\xb7 Have exceptional task prioritization, able to work on own initiative.

\xc2\xb7 Excellent analytical, administrative, organizational and time management skills

\xc2\xb7 Have outstanding interpersonal skills, able to interact effectively at all levels.

\xc2\xb7 Possess high levels of initiative, resourcefulness, and responsiveness. Able to identify problems, anticipate others\xe2\x80\x99 needs and take proactive action where appropriate.

\xc2\xb7 Can handle sensitive information in a confidential manner.

\xc2\xb7 Hold sound judgment with independent decision making.

What we can offer you

Every day, our people work to be the difference for our clients, our communities, and our colleagues. Helping them to make an impact, they are sustained by a competitive remuneration package plus comprehensive benefits and perks, including but not limited to:

\xc2\xb7 Generous retirement/pension savings contributions

\xc2\xb7 Comprehensive medical insurance for employees and their families

\xc2\xb7 Structured and on-the-job learning and development opportunities

\xc2\xb7 Personalized opportunities to help you chart a unique career journey to pursue your own personal and professional goals.

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Apply now. Submit your cover letter, CV (.doc or .pdf format only) via our website.

Equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination
Kearney prides itself on providing a culture where our employees belong and thrive equally, which means our people feel comfort, confidence, and joy as they do great things for our firm, our colleagues, and our clients. That\xe2\x80\x99s why Kearney is committed to building a diverse workforce and inclusive environment. Kearney is an equal opportunity employer; we recruit, hire, train, promote, develop, and provide other conditions of employment without regard to a person\xe2\x80\x99s gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race or ethnicity, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other differences consistent with applicable laws. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for disabilities or religious beliefs and practices. We encourage everyone to apply, including those who may not feel historically represented in consulting.

Language Requirements

Arabic/ English

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