Executive Assistant

Job description / Role

Executive Assistant - Abu Dhabi

Our client a global professional services company are currently seeking an Executive Assistant for their Abu Dhabi office.

This is an exciting role with growth opportunity for a bright and experienced EA.

The ideal person will be highly detail orientated and can cope well under pressure; the role is to support one Senior Director. Salary: 19,000 AED, role is in Abu Dhabi.

Responsibilities:
- Meeting and greeting visitors at all levels of seniority
- Diary management and scheduling of appointments
- Taking minutes and attending meetings where necessary
- Managing complex itineraries for international travel.
- Arranging meetings and transfers, booking meeting rooms and conference calls
- Processing expenses
- Screening incoming emails and corresponding on behalf of the Director
- Ensure the Senior Director is well prepared for meetings, conduct research and present findings, file relevant correspondence and update CRM data post meetings
- Assisting with logistics (facility bookings, catering, drivers, couriers, etc) and tracking expenses for conferences, workshops, project meetings
- Liaising with internal and external stakeholders

Requirements

- At least 5 years experience in an executive support or administration role within a professional services or corporate environment
- Attention to detail, producing quality work that is of the highest standard in an efficient and timely manner
- Ability to work under pressure, to short deadlines and extra hours if needed on assignments
- Ability to use own initiative, manage time and priorities
- Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
- Demonstrate a flexible approach with a can-do attitude
- Ability to communicate and influence people at all levels with discretion and tact
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
- Professional demeanor
- Trustworthy and discrete

About the Company

Miller Hay is a privately owned boutique recruitment consultancy specialising in providing clients with secretarial and professional office support staff. We are experienced in placing top level Executive Assistants, Office Managers, Legal Secretaries, Administrators and Receptionists on a permanent and contract basis. Our range of industry sectors includes banking and financial services, professional services, FMCG and commercial as well as supporting the private offices of HNWI.

Located in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) our team is dedicated to supporting our clients in the region. With a passion for uncompromising quality, Miller Hay has a market-leading reputation for providing an honest, transparent and personal service where the long term needs of clients and candidates take priority over all else.