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Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

The Admin Secretary, reporting to the managing director, provides a combination of administrative, clerical, and basic accounting services to ensure smooth office operations. This role requires managing schedules, maintaining office systems, and supporting accounting functions such as record-keeping, invoice processing, and cash flow tracking. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and skilled in office administration and basic accounting tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

Administrative Tasks:
- Manage calendars, schedule appointments, and coordinate meetings.
- Prepare and edit correspondence, reports, presentations, and other documents.
- Maintain office records and filing systems (both digital and physical).
- Handle incoming and outgoing mail and communications.

Office Management:
- Monitor and order office supplies, ensuring the workplace is stocked and organized.
- Oversee maintenance of office equipment and liaise with service providers as needed.
- Ensure compliance with office policies and procedures.

Accounting Support:
- Assist with processing invoices, receipts, and payments.
- Maintain accurate financial records and support bookkeeping activities.
- Track and record cash transactions and assist with reconciliations.
- Prepare basic financial reports, summaries, and expense sheets.
- Support payroll preparation and filing of tax documents, if applicable.
- Coordinate with the accounting team to ensure compliance with financial policies.

Visa and Work Permit Coordination:
- Handle all aspects of UAE visa applications, renewals, and cancellations for employees.
- Coordinate work permit applications and ensure compliance with UAE labor laws.
- Liaise with government authorities (e.g., MOHRE, GDRFA) and external PROs as needed.
- Maintain accurate records of employee visa and permit statuses, ensuring timely renewals.
- Provide updates and advice on changes in UAE labor regulations and immigration laws.

Clerical Duties:
- Prepare meeting agendas and take minutes.
- Organize and maintain accurate records, databases, and filing systems.
- Perform data entry and update financial and administrative information.

Additional Responsibilities:
- Greet and assist visitors, clients, and staff professionally.
- Answer and direct phone calls, taking messages as needed.
- Assist with event planning and coordination.
- Support special projects and other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

- High school diploma or equivalent; associate’s degree or certification in office administration or accounting is preferred.
- Proven experience as a secretary, administrative assistant, or similar role with accounting responsibilities.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and basic accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, ZohoBooks).
- Basic knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- High level of discretion and confidentiality.
- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Key Competencies:
- Time management and prioritization.
- Interpersonal skills and teamwork.
- Professional demeanor.
- Initiative and adaptability.
- Strong Learning Attitude.

Salary:
AED 6,000 to 8,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

About the Company

We Provide Best Business Solution in Town

Our company, a prestigious joint venture established in the United Arab Emirates, specializes in providing top-tier services in International Tax Planning and Management Advisory. We excel in guiding companies on how to relocate or establish their presence in the GCC region, ensuring they benefit from favorable tax conditions. Our expertise extends to helping businesses and high-net-worth individuals minimize their tax liabilities, leveraging our deep understanding of the fiscal landscapes in UAE, GCC, Europe, and the USA.

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