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Ref: GP186-5393
Job description / Role
Our client is a leading global professional services firm with significant presence in the Middle East. Their offices in Cairo are looking for an Executive Assistant to join their team.
In this role you will be working closely with one of the Directors of the firm. You will provide executive support, including diary management and email management. Arranging client meetings, conferences, visits and following up will also be involved. Other duties include organising travel plans, hotel, flights, rental cars, ordering stationery and database management. In addition other office coordinator functions may also be necessary such as office management, general services and meeting with clients who are visiting the office.
Requirements
To be successful in this role it is essential that you have previous experience as an Executive Assistant or PA. Individuals with the ability to work autonomously and independently will succeed in this role. You must be a self-starter with a “can do” attitude, a professional demeanour and have attention to detail.
A minimum of 3 years experience in dealing with senior management is essential for this role. Ideally you would have come from a professional services environment, and be keen to progress your career.
Strong communication skills are essential, Arabic skills are essential in this role, as translating documents from Arabic into English is a key responsibility in this position.
About the Company
The Charterhouse brand and business was launched in Dubai and the Middle East in April 2004 by a team of international recruiters and management consultants, after its inception in Sydney, Australia in September 2003. Charterhouse Middle East is now positioned as the leading regional recruiter within its area of disciplines and functional markets.
Charterhouse offers professional and bespoke contingency and retained search services to all sectors of the market. Service quality is guaranteed, thanks to a particular focus on flexibility. Charterhouse was the first international search and selection business to establish Dubai as its base. The growth in the Middle East region has been mirrored by Charterhouse globally, with offices now in Qatar, Hong Kong, Singapore, Melbourne and Sydney.