Executive Assistant
AI summary
PwC Kenya is hiring an Executive Assistant in Nairobi to support partners and client-facing staff with calendar management, travel coordination, finance administration, meetings, proposals, and practice management. The role requires a diploma or bachelor’s degree, at least 2 years of administrative experience, and strong organizational and communication skills. It is a full-time, onsite position with a stated closing date of 13 November 2026.
- Executive Assistant role supporting partners and senior staff at PwC Nairobi
- Full-time, onsite position with clear closing date of 13 November 2026
- Requires diploma or bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years’ experience
- Key duties include calendar, travel, finance, meetings, and proposal support
- Strong emphasis on confidentiality, professionalism, and attention to detail
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Can you qualify for this role?
- Required2+ years of relevant experienceThe job post includes a minimum experience signal.
- RequiredEducation or certification mentioned in the postThe captured text mentions education, a diploma, certificate, or licence.
- PreferredPractical evidence in hospitality, internship, financeThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
- RequiredAvailability to work in NairobiThe vacancy is associated with this location.
- UnclearComfort with the Full-time contract termsConfirm hours, duration, probation and benefits at the original source.
Documents to prepare
- Likely requiredUpdated CV
- Role specificCover letter or short employer message
- OptionalProfessional references
- Role specificAcademic or professional certificates
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Application tips for this job
- Place your strongest Executive Assistant evidence in the first half of your CV.
- In your cover letter or employer message, connect your experience to PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and the role in Nairobi.
- Add concrete examples related to hospitality, internship, finance, ideally with measurable outcomes or clear responsibilities.
- Follow the instructions from Opened Career Kenya; avoid sending documents to unofficial contacts or copied links.
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- Prepare a polite question about pay, benefits and contract terms for later interview stages.
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- No major risk signal was detected in the captured text.
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Interview preparation
- What experience makes you a strong fit for this Executive Assistant role in hospitality, internship?
- How have you handled responsibilities similar to those in this job post?
- Are you available to work in Nairobi under the listed contract or schedule?
- Prepare examples with clear responsibilities, tools used and measurable outcomes.
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Original source description
September 14, 2026
Nairobi
,
Kenya
Expiration date
November 13, 2026
2 Years
Gender
Both
Qualification
Diploma
Job Description
Job Description & Summary
The primary objective of this role is to support client-facing staff and partners, especially during high-pressure situations with tight deadlines and competing demands. By maintaining professional and ethical relationships with senior PwC staff and client executives, the role contributes to a positive office brand image. This support allows leaders to focus on strategic tasks, thereby enhancing overall productivity.
Key
Responsibilities
Primary duties (non-negotiable)
Calendar management for partners and associate directors, aligning with their working preferences.
Meeting planning by arranging both internal and external meetings and events, ensuring flawless logistics and communication.
Finance management which includes and not limited to prompt accounting for advances, timely submission of timesheets for all partners and associate directors (on request), accounting for expenses, raising & dispatching fee notes and credit notes, creation of suppliers and processing LPO’s on the system.
Proposal and reports by collating required documents, working with CMD to ensure correct branding and liaising with mailing room for timely dispatch.
Facilitate communication by ensuring timely information flow between stakeholders, reviewing and screening correspondences while maintaining confidentiality as needed, and properly filing documents in liaison with filing clerks.
Travel coordination for BU staff by processing visas, booking flights and hotels, preparing travel itineraries, processing travel advances, and ensuring airport or local transfers.
Practice Management
Coordinate refresher training on risk management and prepare an annual invoice schedule for payment review.
Coordinate and schedule internal training sessions for Learning and
Education
- programs
- Efficiently manage the budget, organize and plan engaging events e.g., away day, client breakfast, cocktail reception for clients and staff.
- Qualifications,
Experience
- & Knowledge
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Secretarial studies/First degree in any discipline
- Certificate in Project Management would be an added advantage
- & knowledge
- 2 years relevant administrative
- in a fast-paced environment
- in general business operations
- Understanding of management principles and office procedures
- Skills & Competencies
- Technical competencies
- Knowledge of office administration processes and procedures Strong knowledge of the business Proficiency in office systems and tools Calendar management Project management Data management
- Behavioral competencies
- Confidential Time management Attention to detail/meticulous Problem solving/critical thinking Professionalism Interpersonal skills Prioritising Proactive Flexibility
- Work arrangement
- Full time, onsite