Expires soon Kpmg

Practice Coordinator, Audit

  • Internship
  • Toronto, Canada

Job description



You've got big plans. We have opportunities to match, and we're committed to empowering you to become a better you, no matter what you do.

When you join KPMG you'll be one of over 207,000 professionals providing audit, tax, advisory and business enablement services across 153 countries.

With the support to do things differently, grow personally and professionally and bring your whole self to work, there's no limit to the impact you can make. Let's do this.

Overview of the opportunity:
The Client Administration function is a vital part of the firm's National Shared Services. This highly skilled group of over 600 administration professionals in 33 offices supports the firm's Tax, Audit and Advisory client service staff. Client Administration is focused on the increase of revenue, achieving client service excellence by delivering timely, high quality products, increasing time available for client service staff to focus on driving the business, and encouraging an environment that increases both the staff and client experience. This is achieved by building dynamic, lasting relationships, being sensitive to our client needs and collaborating as part of the client service team.
What you will do:

·  Provide senior level administrative coordination support to a large group consisting of partners, senior managers, managers and client service teams
·  Schedule planning by attending manager scheduling meetings to understand staffing needs, understand client requirements, and assist in conflict resolution
·  Follow-up with staff on their availability and understand when they will be available, and their skills and interest.
·  Coordinate, prepare, edit and/or proofread documents such as correspondence, presentations, and reports using various software.
·  Actively participate on the Group leadership meetings
·  Work closely with the Group Business Manager to effectively report and analyze data and resources
·  Group staffing schedule requests
·  Ensure timely submission of time and expense reporting
·  Approval of, and process expense reports from all Group staff members.
·  Leverage firm processes and programs to ensure active support of the business
·  Track and approve, client service staff non-chargeable time, such as vacation, personal care, health, etc. Communicate issues to Group leadership
·  Work closely with Group managers to ensure effective management of staffing resources to ensure client needs are met
·  As needed, coordinate with other GTA Audit Coordinators to share resources, maximizing chargeable hours, fulfilling client needs (unallocated engagements) and working as a cohesive GTA business unit
·  Coordinate meetings, conference calls, video conferences, net meetings, and events pertaining to a function or sub-function, etc., organize materials and take minutes
·  Assist in the monitoring of time and expense reports for the group
·  Participate in HR related activities e.g. Maintain an up-to-date assignment of performance managers and HR Leaders with national lists
·  Coordinate and/or facilitate all Onboarding activities for the Group new hires, temporary hires, secondees, and experienced hires.
·  Offboarding activities when someone leaves the group. Coordinate with HR/PL's and IT on logistics
·  Manage space and office/workstation assignments for the group
·  Liaise with Campus Recruiting on the finalization of new campus hires, both permanent and co-op prior to staff start date
·  Provide learning coordination support for the group
What you bring to the role:

·  College diploma or an equivalent combination of education/experience in administrative assistant skill set. Minimum 5 years administration experience.
·  Exceptional time management skills
·  Strong attention to detail with an aptitude for proofreading, suggesting alternatives and making modifications.
·  Proven ability to deal with sensitive materials with a high degree of tact and discretion.
·  Advanced skills with MS Office Products. In particular, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint etc.
Learn more about where a career at KPMG can take you.
Location Toronto, ON ,Our Values, The KPMG Way
We lead by example | We work together | We respect the individual
We seek the facts and provide insight | We are open and honest in our communication
We are committed to our communities | Above all, we act with integrity

KPMG is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. KPMG encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Any assessment and selection materials or processes used during the recruitment process will be available in an accessible format to applicants with disabilities, upon request. If you require a disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process , please contact the HR Shared Service Centre by email atcafmcdnhrsthotline@kpmg.ca or by phone at 416-777-8002 or toll free 1-888-466-4778 (Option 1). KPMG will consult with all applicants with disabilities who request accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applicant's individual accessibility needs.
Category Administrative Support Service Line Client Administration ,Industry Not Applicable

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