Secretary – Arabic Speaker

Job description / Role

Manufacturer of metal containers and closures
Monthly salary package up to AED 10k + ticket + medical
Based in Dubai, UAE

Our client is a leading manufacturer of cans/ metal containers and closures for household products. They are currently seeking to hire an Arabic-speaking Secretary. The role is based in their Jebel Ali office.

Responsibilities:

• Provide an impeccable secretarial support to the General Manager and facilitate the smooth running of his department.
• Act as a key point of contact between the GM’s office and internal & external partners.
• Attend all business meetings, prepare agendas, circulate minutes of the meetings, follow up on action points and prepare status summary report for the GM
• Organize travel programs, manages their overseas travel itinerary, books tickets, confirms business agendas, and arranges hotel stay, vehicles and special events as required.
• Organizes Company social events like staff party, and Conferences.
• Prepares a range of management analysis reports, budgets, contracts, reimbursement claims and ensures that all these documents are vetted prior to obtaining approval of the GM.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years work experience as Secretary / Admin. Assistant
• Intermediate to advanced level on Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Must be able to communicate in English AND Arabic
• Previous experience in translating documents – Arabic/ English/ Arabic
• Ability to use Microsoft Outlook
• Excellent organisational skills
• Must possess a professional telephone manner
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrated team player and dedication to provide high level of service
• Must possess a warm, friendly and professional demeanor

About the Company

Logistics Executive has been established for more than 10 years and delivers professional Executive Search & Recruitment services to the global Logistics and Supply Chain market.

Our service covers the full spectrum of senior roles within the Logistics & Supply Chain vertical and includes support functions such as Finance & HR. We are also able to provide Interim Managers and Supply Chain Consultants on short or limited term contracts.

Our knowledge and reach in the Logistics & Supply Chain sector usually means that we can provide better candidates than the ‘generalist’ search firms.

We provide a suite of HR & Talent Management consultancy services to the industry including Outplacement, Executive Coaching, Psychometric testing, Assessment, Performance Reviews and Leadership Development programmes.

The Dubai Regional Office covers Africa, Middle East, Central Asia / CIS, South Asia and the surrounding regions - however we source candidates globally through our international network.

Our other international offices cover Europe, S.E. Asia and Asia Pacific.