Exec/Admin Assistant

About the Internal Audit Group at American Express Our Internal Audit Group is a worldwide function with 300+ team members and offices across nine countries within American Express. Our mission is to protect and enhance organizational value by providing independent, objective, risk-based assurance, advisory services and to influence the way the company manages risk. We are committed to growing our audit staff significantly as we continue to expand and enhance the Internal Audit Group. Our assurance and risk professionals have diverse backgrounds including internal controls, consumer compliance, technology, operational risk, financial accounting, data analytics, and banking operations. Our audit teams align to key risk areas and business units to ensure IAG can provide comprehensive and risk-based audit coverage. In addition, IAG has a Professional Practices group responsible for managing audit operations, quality, and standards; regulatory relations; reporting; training and professional development; and key internal capabilities and technologies. About the Role This role requires exception organizational skills and attention to detail. The ideal candidate is proactive, resourceful, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Calendar management across multiple parties Coordination of business travel arrangements Timely and accurate preparation, review, and submission of expense reports Fluency in expense systems, such as ARIBA and Concur Payroll/Timekeeping Preparation for meetings with senior executives (e.g. documents, PowerPoints, video conferencing, in-person meetings, and other logistics) Managing phone inquiries/messages Coordination of office supply management Support special ad-hoc projects and initiatives as assigned Assist in ordering of computers, equipment, supplies, for new hire onboarding Minimum Qualifications 3+ years’ experience in providing administrative support Ability to work well in a dynamic and fast-paced organization and manage multiple tasks and priorities Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to work effectively on a team, sometimes under pressure with accuracy, attention to detail, professionalism, and timely, direct follow-up Strong sense of integrity and ability to handle sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality Ability to proactively identify and resolve issues Ability to work with all levels of management, associates, and external business contacts Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Webex, MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Bachelor's Degree Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United States is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.