Personal Assistant – Temporary

For this very well-respected and highly visible group of companies, we are seeking an extremely professional and experienced Receptionist. A market leader in the region. My client is one of the UAE’s leading holding companies with interests in financial, industrial, property development, general trading and oil & gas sectors and they pride themselves on the excellent working environment they provide for their employees.

The role will provide executive support to the Chief Finance Officer—taking full responsibility for the maintenance of a demanding schedule. You will also represent the company to all internal and external contacts in a manner consistent with the company’s value statement. The level of support required is to an exceptional standard and will include:

• Managing and maintaining complex calendar and travel requirements
• Developing working relationships with internal staff and external clients and assisting their assistants to facilitate the flow of information and scheduling process
• Preparing weekly timesheets and expense reports
• Prepare client proposals, letters, memoranda and all correspondence
• Provide production support, including PowerPoint presentations, proofreading, editing, copying and book binding in cooperation with the Visual Services Department
• Coordinate meetings, arrange conference bridges and prepare and circulate meeting agendas and materials; attend and minute meetings.
• Provide full administrative support and backup assistance to other Executive Assistants as and when required

The role requires a strong service orientation and candidates will be expected to display a maturity and flexibility to work both independently and in cooperation with others, coupled with a high level of self-motivation and initiative. Additionally, it is paramount that the highest levels of internal and external confidentiality are respected at all times.

Candidates will be highly organized and have the ability to anticipate alternate solutions and to always be prepared with contingency plans as required in a calm and efficient manner. In a word, we are seeking the super PA, who will have the ability to multi‑task on a variety of projects and who will also understand the importance of deadlines and achieving strategic goals.

To be considered for the role you must come from a background working within a corporate, professional services company.