Vacancies Executive Assistant (Fixed-Term Contract 6 Months)
Amsterdam - Netherlands
Job Summary
About AkzoNobel
Since 1792 weve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color peoples lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands including Dulux International Sikkens and Interpon is trusted by customers around the globe. Were active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. Its what youd expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company thats dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today while creating an even better tomorrow. Lets paint the future together.
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At AkzoNobel we believe that great leaders are supported by exceptional people behind the scenes. We are looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to join our Finance organization on a six-month fixed-term this role you will be a trusted partner to senior leaders ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and helping create an environment where our leadership team can perform at its best.
You will play a key role in enabling effective leadership by anticipating needs coordinating priorities and ensuring operational excellence across a broad range of administrative andorganizational activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Executive Support & Calendar Management
- Manage complex calendars and scheduling for senior Finance leaders.
- Coordinate meetings prepare agendas and supporting documentation and ensure all logistics are arranged.
- Organize internal and external meetings workshops leadership events and off-site sessions.
- Welcome and coordinate visitors and ensure a professional experience.
- Meeting & Event Coordination
- Organize virtual and in-person meetings using Microsoft Teams and other collaboration tools.
- Ensure meeting participants locations and materials are aligned and communicated effectively.
- Support leadership team meetings and cross-functional initiatives.
- Travel Management
- Coordinate domestic and international business travel arrangements.
- Arrange flights trains accommodations visas and other travel requirements.
- Monitor travel-related budgets and expenses.
- Administrative & Project Support
- Prepare presentations reports communications and other business documentation.
- Support project teams with administrative coordination and follow-up activities.
- Create and manage purchase orders and related administrative processes.
- Process and monitor expense claims through Concur.
- Employee Lifecycle Support
- Assist with onboarding and offboarding activities in collaboration with HR.
- Coordinate practical arrangements for new starters and departing employees.
- Support team engagement activities and special occasions.
- Team Collaboration
- Work closely with fellow Executive Assistants in a collaborative support model providing back-up coverage when strong relationships with internal stakeholders including Facilities IT HR and Finance teams.
- Identify opportunities to improve administrative processes and ways of working.
What You Bring
- Bachelors degree or equivalent professional experience.
- Minimum 5 years of experience as an Executive Assistant preferably supporting senior leaders within a multinational organization.
- Excellent organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Strong communication skills in both Dutch and English written and verbal.
- High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential information.
- Experience supporting senior stakeholders in a fast-paced corporate environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint and Teams.
- Experience with systems such as SAP Concur or similar business applications is an advantage.
- Strong attention to detail and a proactive solution-oriented mindset.
- Collaborative team player with a customer-focused approach and a commitment to excellence.
At AkzoNobel you will join a global organization with a strong purpose and a collaborative culture. We offer opportunities for professional development international exposure and the chance to work closely with senior leaders while making a meaningful contribution to the success of our Finance organization.
At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when our organization all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age or disability.
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About Company
We’ve been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years. As experts in making coatings, there’s a good chance you’re only ever a few meters away from one of our products. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sik ... View more