Eltham Hill Technology College for Girls

Senior Executive Secretary at KPMG UK

Executive Secretary to; 

Svilena Tzekova - Head of Finance Transformation in the UK

Patrick Fenton - Head of Powered UK 

Paul Lever - Director in the Finance Transformation Team 

Over the past 5 years I have supported a number of different senior partners at KPMG, the main one being the current Head of Finance Transformation in the UK. In this role I provide a high level and confidential 121 support.  I have sole control of the diary and I coordinate and schedule high level conference calls, internal and external meetings. I interact with high network clients in person, via email and telephone, often having to rearrange diaries at short notice and prioritising my partner’s time.  I manage and book all national and international travel and prepare complex itineraries, including arranging visa’s. I have mentored and trained over 20 PA’s within the company.  I am also a first aider, safety officer and fire marshall officer.  I also provide cover for the current Head of Consulting for the UK Firm on a regular basis, and have done for over 3 years, including doing his current PA’s maternity cover.

KPMG UK

Senior Executve Secretary

Senior Executive Secretary

Executive Secretary to; 

Fiona McDermott - Head of the KPMG Business Modelling Team

 Professor Hilary Thomas - Partner and Chief Medical Advisor in the KPMG Health and Life Sciences Advisory

Supported a team of approximately 2 Partners and 4 Directors.  I had sole control of all diaries. Part of this role was to manage the recruitment as I joined from the beginning of the department.  I took ownership of this process and was in constant contact with external agencies and candidates.  In addition to this I provided general administrative support including arranging client meetings, booking travel, processing expense claims and other ad hoc support.

KPMG

Executive Secretary

Being the first point of contact for visitors I took full ownership of Reception.  I ensured that visitors received the highest quality of service and attention. I answered, screened and transferred calls in a professional manner.  I took accurate messages and responded to telephone queries.  I was responsible for petty cash for whole company.  I completed the Directorate credit card & cash statements/expenses.  Created purchase orders for the Finance Department. I booked training courses, seminars, travel and accommodation for members of staff.  As well as being the Receptionist I had other responsibilities such as being the Co-ordinator for the Health & Safety Board, Company Pension Board and the Data Protection Action Group separately. I assisted 

Directorate type and put together Board Papers for Council.  I took the minutes of numerous significant meetings each month.  I organised external and internal meetings within the company.  I managed the Business Continuity Plan – I made sure it was up to date and that all Directorate and Senior Managers had copies. I was on the Ambassador of Fun committee which organised a successful Christmas and Summer parties.

Tiffany Jackson