Executive Assistant - 6 month maternity cover

Irwin & Dow

Dubai, UAE

Ref: NP447-274

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Our client delivers advisory services to clients through three operating units, each of which is a leader in its field. It is a top-tier global professional services firm that combines deep industry knowledge with specialized expertise in strategy, operations, risk management, organizational transformation, and leadership development.

We have a six month contract to cover maternity cover within the company. A visa will be provided and the position is offering AED 19,000 per month plus paid vacation and health insurance.

The role provides executive level administration support to 2-3 Partners and needs at least three years experience working at Partner level. Experience in Financial Services, Management Consultancy or a similar industry would be of benefit but is not a necessity.

Daily administration responsibilities include diary maintenance for the Partners, scheduling internal and external meetings, conference calls, video conferences communicating with clients and infrastructure staff as appropriate. Proactively spot opportunities to add marginal internal meetings; interviews, staff meetings, etc. plus coordinate travel and accommodation, book cars, rail tickets, etc. Prepare timesheets, letters, expense reports, proposals and other documentation plus assisting with organising Partner files and offices.

Requirements

The job holder must be able to understand the Partners key client and sales goals, working to support them and develop excellent reports with clients to further develop the relationship. Cover other EA roles when necessary due to vacation, illness and workload, be a proactive team player, participate in team meetings and projects with an eye to improving processes and the overall performance of the EA team.

About the Company

Irwin & Dow was established in 2013 to provide clients with a unique and highly personalised recruitment service, providing the very top calibre of candidates across the business support and secretarial function.

We provide a refreshing approach, working in close partnership with clients and candidates across diverse industry sectors; large MNC’s, government & semi -government entities, SME’s, local businesses and in the start-up and UHNWI support framework.

Great people equal great success: all our candidates are interviewed personally by a member of the team, and we develop longstanding and in-depth relationships with our clients, understanding their corporate culture and goals to ensure a successful outcome for both parties.

Our values of discretion and diplomacy are paramount, and we are pleased to be a partner of choice for clients and candidates.

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