Executive Assistant - Cairo

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.Join EY and help to build a better working world.As part of our Core Business Services (CBS) team you will support the important business enablement functions that keep our organization running strong. As a CBS professional, you will work across teams to provide the knowledge, resources and tools that help EY deliver exceptional quality service to our clients, win in the marketplace and support EY’s growth and profitability.You have the opportunity to develop your career through a broad scope of engagements, mentoring and formal learning. That’s how we develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all our stakeholders, and in so doing, play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities. Sounds interesting? Well, this is just the beginning. Because whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.The OpportunityAs an Executive Assistant, you will act as a trusted partner to senior leadership, proactively managing Partner priorities and enabling effective decision-making and execution. Your experience in business communication and stakeholder coordination will help you build strong relationships with senior leaders and teams.This role goes beyond administrative support, requiring strong ownership of end-to-end coordination, anticipation of business needs, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. You will work with autonomy and clear responsibilities, playing a key role in ensuring seamless execution of day-to-day operations while supporting broader business objectives.Your Key ResponsibilitiesProvide high level support to a small group of Partners and ExecutivesOwn and proactively manage complex calendars, travel and accommodation, ensuring alignment with business priorities and exercising judgment to resolve conflicts and re-prioritize as neededOwn and proactively manage inbox communications, including screening, responding, and ensuring timely follow-up and closure of key actionsPrepare expense claims and timesheets on a weekly basisActively manage communications and interactions with stakeholders, prioritizing competing demands, aligning expectations, and driving follow-ups to closureDraft, review, and manage communications including presentations, emails, reports, agendas and papers, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and consistency in Partner messagingCoordinate client events, internal and external, as required within MENAAct as a key coordination point across teams, proactively managing priorities and ensuring alignment with business objectives and timelinesDevelop a strong understanding of engagement priorities and business context to support decision-making and anticipate requirementsSkills And Attributes For SuccessProficiency in Microsoft Office SuiteExcellent verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with clients, stakeholders, and team membersStrong analytical and problem-solving skills to address issues and competing prioritiesStrong judgment and decision-making capability in a fast-paced environmentAbility to manage ambiguity and prioritize shifting workloads effectivelyHigh attention to detail with strong organizational and time-management skillsProactive mindset with the confidence to challenge, re-prioritize, and escalate where neededClient-focused approach with the ability to build and influence long-term relationshipsAbility to work collaboratively in a team environment while maintaining ownership and accountabilityTo qualify for the role, you must haveA minimum of seven years of EA experience in the secretarial field, preferably within Big 4 firms or global companiesA degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communication, or a related field is preferredWhat We Look ForHighly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident team player that collaborates with people from various teams while looking to develop your career in a dynamic organization. We are interested in entrepreneurs who have the confidence to develop and promote a brand-new strategic vision both internally and externally. You will be business savvy with a passion for innovation as well as the motivation to create your own EY journey.What We OfferWe offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.EY | Building a better working world EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.