Intermediate Administrative Assistant, National Assurance

Putting people first, every day

BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust. In turn, we offer an award-winning environment that fosters a people-first culture with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.

Your Opportunity

Our National Office (based in Toronto) office is looking for an Intermediate Administrative Assistant to join the National Assurance & Accounting (A&A) team and own the following responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to five Partners, including calendar management, time & expense reports, meeting, and travel coordination, etc.
• Manager clients, resources, projects, and billings in Workday and other internal tools
• Update our internal SharePoint Site (My BDO) on a regular basis with announcements, events and documents
• Help to coordinate training events from setup and registration to day-of support and attendance records
• Maintain distribution lists and support the process of sending firmwide communications and announcements as needed
• Maintain Microsoft Teams sites and shared folders well organized and up to date
• Format Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel files to ensure consistency
• Work independently and follow through on assignments and special projects with minimal direction
• Other administrative tasks for the National A&A team as needed

How do we define success for your role?

• You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspect of your work: Integrity, Respect and Collaboration
• You understand your internal client’s industry, challenges, and opportunities; clients describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high-quality work
• You identify, recommend, and are focused on effective service delivery to your clients
• You share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains & attracts talent
• You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace
• You grow your expertise through learning and professional development.

Your experience and education

• You have an Office Administration diploma or other relevant education
• You have 2 years of experience in an administrative capacity
• You are a self-starter with the ability to handle multiple tasks while dealing with confidential information
• You display strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
• You are comfortable learning and adapting new tools and technologies
• You can support high level management demands with a strong attention to detail
• You are highly proficient with MS Office Suite

Why BDO?

Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2023. This recognition is a milestone we’re thrilled to add to our collection of awards for both experienced and student talent experiences.

Our firm is committed to providing an environment where you can be successful in the following ways:

• We enable you to engage with how we change and evolve, being a key contributor to the success and growth of BDO in Canada.

• We help you become a better professional within our services, industries, and markets with extensive opportunities for learning and development.

• We support your achievement of personal goals outside of the office and making an impact on your community.

Giving back adds up: Where company meets community. BDO is actively involved in our communities by supporting local charity initiatives. We support staff with local and national events where you will be given the opportunity to contribute to your community.

Total rewards that matter: We pay for performance with competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution. We provide flexible benefits from day one, and a market leading personal time off policy. We are committed to supporting your overall wellness beyond working hours and provide reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.

Everyone counts: We believe every employee should have the opportunity to participate and succeed. Through leadership by our Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer, we are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. We recognize and celebrate the valuable differences among each of us, including race, religious beliefs, physical or mental disabilities, age, place of origin, marital status, family status, gender or gender identity and sexual orientation. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us.

Hybrid new normal: As a hybrid workplace, all BDO personnel are expected to spend some of their time working in the office, at the client site, and remotely unless accommodations or alternative work arrangements are in place.

Ready to make your mark at BDO? Click “Apply now” to send your up-to-date resume to one of our Talent Acquisition Specialists.

To explore other opportunities at BDO, check out our careers page.

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