Executive Assistant to General Manager

Irwin & Dow

Dubai, UAE

Ref: NP447-1267

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

An Executive Assistant is required to support the General Manager with all diary management and document management including the organisation of weekly team meetings, minute taking and distribution and following up with key individuals for any further action required. Part of a large group within the Business Support Services sector across the UAE and Saudi Arabia, those whom are immediately available are strongly desired for this busy Executive Assistant position.

Additionally, you will support the team with client quotation emails, PowerPoint presentations and ensure all information is updated onto the CRM system on a daily basis. Liaising across both the department and whole organisation at group level, you will be able to manage the expectations of your Principal and others to ensure deadlines are met and timely decisions are actioned according to the needs of the business. Therefore, you will be an excellent communicator and able to manage those at all levels of seniority within the company. The EA is expected to action reports via excel for revenue forecasts, promotional plans, sales lead analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual business reports. Those with strong excel skills including management of large volumes of data and implementation of formulas are essential for this position. The suitable individual must have the capacity to work with autonomy and ensure the GM is making the most efficient use of his time on a daily basis.

Requirements

To be selected for this role it is essential that you are able to produce regular reports via excel and experienced in the collation of PowerPoint presentations. You will be exceptionally organised with strong attention to detail, with regular follow up until full completion of the task. Our client is seeking those who are well educated with a minimum of 2 years of experience to join this Business Support Service organisation during a time of rapid expansion.

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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Executive Assistant salaries in UAE

Average monthly compensation
AED 11,500

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