Executive Assistant – Assurance (National) – Kolkata

About the role

EY is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Partner (Practice Leader) of the Assurance – National – ASU – FAAS team in Kolkata. The role focuses on streamlining administrative tasks, managing communications, and ensuring the Partner can concentrate on strategic activities.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the Partner’s office, including email correspondence and stakeholder communications.
• Coordinate travel arrangements, foreign exchange, and accommodation bookings.
• Process and submit expense claims accurately and on time.
• Organise meetings, maintain calendars, and prepare presentations for the Partner and practice team.
• Liaise with client‑facing teams, HR, Accounts, Admin, and IT to support day‑to‑day operations.
• Handle routine administrative duties to free up the Partner’s bandwidth.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Arts, Business Administration, Computer Applications, Commerce or related fields; MBA, MCom or PhD in Management are also acceptable.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as an Executive Assistant.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments.
• Practical problem‑solving skills and a proactive, adaptable mindset.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work with a leading global professional services firm.
• Access to extensive learning and development resources.
• Exposure to high‑impact projects within Assurance and Financial Accounting Advisory Services.