Executive Assistant with fluent German

EY; Katowice; Hybrid; PLN 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous learning

Global network

Diverse culture

Supportive leadership

Job summary

EY GDS Poland is offering an Executive Assistant role in Katowice with a hybrid schedule: 2 days in the office and 3 days remote. The successful candidate will serve as the right-hand person to senior executives, handling calendars, travel, and reporting.

Fluent German (C1) and English are required, along with strong MS Office skills and excellent communication. You will work across Poland and Germany, supporting Directors and Partners in a dynamic global network.

Qualifications

• Fluent in German and English for internal and external comms.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential.
• Proactive attitude and ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate video calls.
• Prepare presentations and reports.
• Arrange travel and expenses for Directors/Partners.
• Understand the business needs of Senior Management representatives.
• Collaborate with colleagues in Germany and Poland.
• Perform various admin and ad-hoc tasks.

Skills

German (C1)

English

Communication

Organizational skills

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Location: Katowice - 2 days in office / 3 days remote

Let us introduce you the job offer by EY GDS Poland – a member of the global integrated service delivery center network by EY.

Your Key Responsibilities

As an Executive Assistant you will play a crucial role in a business by being “right-hand person” of key company executives with tasks as:

• Calendar management (scheduling meetings, conference and video calls),
• Preparing presentations and reports,
• Travel and Expenses arrangement for your Directors / Partners
• Understanding and recognizing the business needs of Senior Management representatives,
• Close collaboration with colleagues in Germany and Poland
• Various administrative and ad-hoc task

Skills And Attributes For Success

• You are fluent in German language (C1 level) and English language
• You enjoy performing various administrative tasks
• Excellent communications and organizational skills
• You are very proactive and open-minded
• You can work as individual contributor and within a team

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Customer orientation
• Attention to details
• You possess a very good knowledge of MS Office package (Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Professional experience in administrative support
• Ability to self-educate and seek additional knowledge
• Strong communication and partnering skills with people of all levels of the firm
• Ability to prioritize workload and deliver outputs within deadlines

What We Look For

We are interested in hiring a German-speaking candidate, team player with strong communication and organization skills as well as proactive attitude, with high level of energy, enthusiasm, flexibility and assertiveness. You should be able to independently complete your regular responsibilities according to deadlines, communicate with other teams in order to resolve daily challenges and show professionalism while day-to-day contact with EY clients and partners.

What We Offer

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across nine locations – Argentina, Hungary, India, the Philippines, Poland, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Spain and the United Kingdom – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

• 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.

About EY

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