Executive Assistant- Clients and Markets

At KPMG in Canada, our people bring their unique perspectives to Canada’s most important challenges. Here, you can build momentum that reaches beyond our business, develop skills for the future, and take ownership of your career with support at every stage. Join a firm where your career can make a difference.

We are looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Executive Assistant in our Montreal office with strong technical abilities to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide administrative, and project   support to our team and be responsible for managing multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Provide strategic administrative support to senior leadership, including proactive and autonomous calendar management, coordination of strategic meetings, and travel planning.
• Contribute to the continuity of strategic actions as well as the planning and implementation of various projects by following up on decisions, timelines, and deliverables, including meeting preparation.
• Act as a point of contact for leaders, clients, and internal and external stakeholders, building trusted relationships and ensuring a high-quality professional service experience.
• Support the planning and execution of firm initiatives, events, and special projects, including ad hoc assignments as needed.
• Prepare, review, and proofread a wide range of documents, including correspondence, presentations, and reports, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with KPMG brand and risk management standards.
• Track and support the planning of fundraising campaigns co-chaired by the Managing Partner.
• Review and distribute organizational communications.
• Ensure the timely processing and approval of invoices and expense reports.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism, confidentiality, and attention to detail while managing multiple priorities in a dynamic, client-focused environment.

• 5+ years of administrative experience with strong technical capabilities.
• Excellent relationship-building skills and demonstrated ability to establish trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Comfortable interacting with leaders and executive-level stakeholders.
• Strong autonomy, initiative, and ability to work effectively in a results-driven environment.
• Comfortable with technology and a strong interest in continuous learning and adopting new tools, including artificial intelligence (AI).
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills in English and French.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and consistency.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Salesforce is an asset.
• Knowledge of Spanish is an asset.
• Project management experience is an asset.

This position requires written and oral fluency in English. The successful candidate will be required to support or collaborate with English-speaking colleagues or stakeholders nationally in our English speaking provinces while at KPMG .

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KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling View phone number on careers.kpmg.ca.

AI Usage

We embrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. AI tools may help with organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI. Every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals, who are equipped with training that empowers them to use these tools responsibly. AI technologies used in our recruitment process undergo detailed risk assessments, including security and privacy requirements, that align with KPMG’s Trusted AI framework.

We believe technology should empower human judgment, not replace it. It’s one of the many ways we’re delivering on our vision of being a technology-first, people-driven firm.