Office Manager

Job description / Role

We currently have a very exciting and dynamic opportunity available for an experienced Office Manager with our client a leading financial institution based in DIFC. This is a broad role and the successful candidate will be the go to person in the office for the day to day running of the Dubai office and will be responsible for liaising with regional offices on a regular basis as this position encompasses Finance and HR responsibilities.

Excellent communication skills and strong interpersonal skills are very important for this role as you will be involved with all different levels of seniority locally and internationally.

Excellent benefits package, salary negotiable.

Role
- People Management - support, coordinate and mentor the administrative staff.
- Conduct appraisals/reviews and one to ones.
- Introduce and maintain policies and procedures within the office, ensuring these are in line with the organisation globally.
- PRO activities - liaising with freezone and government officials in relation to visas etc.
- General office/facilities maintenance.
- Manage and approve the office bank accounts and budgets.
- Source and maintain relationships with vendors/suppliers, process vendor invoices and payments.

Requirements

- BSc Degree in a Finance/Accounting discipline (desirable)
- Fluent English (reading, speaking, writing)
- Excellent communications skills, proactive and flexible attitude, ability to cope well under pressure and achieve results
- At least 5 years experience in a similar role in a corporate organisation is essential, if you have financial services experience that would be ideal

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.