Executive Administrative Assistant

3 weeks ago


Waterloo, Canada Sun Life Full time

Job Description

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The successful candidate will be a proactive self-starter, that is self-confident, creative and an innovative thinker with superior organization skills and the ability to handle a variety of responsibilities working with a diverse team. The role requires the incumbent to be extremely well organized, provide proactive support in delivering their mandate and able to manage conflicting demands, all while demonstrating a high regard for confidentiality.

What will you do?

Provide administrative support to 2 VPs and assist AVPs and Directors in the audit function

Pro-actively manage executive's schedules, including providing pre-read materials/agendas in advance of daily meetings as necessary

Arrange and coordinate appointments and meetings across multiple locations, while managing conflicting demands and schedule changes

Course registration support

Assist with the preparation and distribution of key reports including monthly and quarterly reporting

Manage the tracking of post audit client surveys, staff evaluations

Prepare and/or edit documentation and presentations using word, excel and powerpoint

Assist with the collection and sharing of thought leadership across the department

Coordinate travel arrangements and accompanying materials for executives

Manage/support business expenses on behalf of executives; expense coordination for staff, as required

Provide ad-hoc support to individual Audit teams as needed

Manage relevant business data, databases and systems

Manage collaboration community for digital communications (wiki, shared documents, shared calendar)

Order office supplies, software and hardware, including inventory maintenance

Provide filing and the necessary record keeping

Arrange visitor notices, visiting office assignments and greet guests

Identify opportunities for process improvements, anticipate potential problems, and be quick with shifting priorities

Effectively work with other EA’s in scheduling and coordination for meetings and other needs

May perform other administrative duties as required

What do you need to succeed?

Minimum of 3-5 years administrative support

Professional level skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) with the ability to prepare PowerPoint presentations and simple Excel spreadsheets

Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to develop networks throughout the organization

Proven organization and time management skills while managing changing priorities with ease

Solid verbal and written communications skills

Team player willing to contribute and help others

Proven business professionalism and self-motivated

Detail oriented and able to work independently with minimal direction and regular interruptions

Ability to quickly learn and work in a fast-paced environment and balance competing priorities

Energetic self-starter who is able to take initiative, work with minimum supervision, work on projects with frequent interruptions and achieve objectives through others

Assets:

Previous exposure to finance administrative support

Proficient knowledge of business-related policies and practices

Working understanding of social media/collaboration tools (e.g., wikis, shared document repositories)

What's in it for you?

A friendly, collaborative, and inclusive culture 

Flexible hybrid work model

Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family

Pension, stock and savings programs to help build and enhance your future financial security

The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential

 We’re honoured to be recognized as a 2023 Best Workplaces in Ontario by Great Place to Work® Canada



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