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Job Title:    Administrative Assistant

Organisation:  PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About US:

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) supports organisations and individuals create the value they’re looking for. We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with more than 236,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. Our purpose is to build trust in society and solve important problems. Our in-depth knowledge and understanding of operating environments in Uganda and the region enables us to put ourselves in our clients’ shoes and offer truly tailored Tax, Assurance and Advisory solutions to unique business challenges.

Job Summary:  A career in Administration and Secretarial Services, within Internal Firm Services, will give you with the opportunity to provide administrative support to PwC employees. You’ll focus on using business software applications to prepare reports, receiving and directing incoming calls or emails to the appropriate parties, arranging business travel, tracking expenses, and coordinating meeting arrangements.

The role would suit a finance administrator, project co-ordinator or experienced office administrator demonstrating confidence with numbers, analysis and budgeting. The candidate must also have excellent proven organisational skills, be able to multi-task and have the ability to build strong working relationships.

To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• At the Administrative level, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:
• Financial administration and analysis: including creating client codes, raising invoices, issuing credit notes, following up with debtors, keeping financial trackers updated, running/analysing financial reports, and working with key stakeholders in order to meet financial targets.
• Attending internal meetings with senior leaders in order to provide insight into their financial metrics and progress against targets, whilst making recommendations to improve metrics.
• Conduct self in a professional manner and take responsibility for work and commitments.
• Flex approach to meet the changing needs of teams and clients.
• Identify and make suggestions for improvements when problems and/or opportunities arise.
• Learn about business needs are changing and consider the impact on services provided.
• Take action to stay current with new and evolving technology.
• Handle, manipulate and analyse data and information responsibly.
• Communicate with empathy and adapt communication style to meet the needs of the situation and audience.
• Anticipate the needs of others and take appropriate action.
• Embrace different points of view and welcome opposing and conflicting ideas.
• Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal applicant must hold a degree in any business-related course
• This is a full-time role
• English and Maths at grades A to C (or equivalent).
• Microsoft office suite experience is valued.
• No professional qualifications are needed for this role but will be an added advantage
• Proven office work experience.
• Formatting of word documents
• Work effectively under pressure with excellent organisation skills and ability to prioritise work, especially when there are conflicting demands.
• Ability to interpret financial data and produce relevant reports.
• Pragmatic in your approach to problem-solving.
• Attention to detail and the personal motivation to perform your role to the highest standards.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Very good with systems and use of latest technologies

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online at the link bellow

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