Executive Assistant

Job description / Role

The Company
Our client, based in the heart of Dubai is looking for an experienced and dedicated Executive Assistant to support at least 4 senior managers. We are looking to engage with those who have experience in the GCC and are coming from a professional services organisation.

The Role
* Manage and maintain busy outlook calendars highlighting potential conflicts, inputting travel data, conference calls, meetings etc.
* Coordinate complex point-to-point travel needs (car, flight, hotel, etc.) with travel company
* Prepare weekly timesheet and expense reports with accuracy
* Provide production support including slide generation, graphics, proofreading, editing and copying
* Schedule client and internal meetings and events; prepare logistics/equipment arrangements
* Maintain and develop working relationships with various support staff members to maintain information flow and scheduling process
* Provide back-up administrative support to co-workers

Requirements

Candidate Requirements
* Strong service orientation
* Good level of pro-activeness and initiative
* High level of self-motivation and initiative
* Willingness to exercise good judgment and make decisions based on logic and common sense

Excellent organisational skills
* Ability to anticipate alternate solutions and be prepared with contingency plans as needed in a calm and efficient manner
* Good attention to detail and accuracy
* Follow through/ownership of tasks to completion
* Willingness to consistently check and double-check all aspects of Partners full and fast-paced schedules
* Ability to multi-task and complete a variety of projects in a fast-paced environment
* Ability and willingness to work overtime on projects and tasks as required
* Maintain highest level of internal and external confidentiality

About the Company

Founded in 1948, Robert Half International Inc. (NYSE symbol: RHI) is the world\'s first and largest specialized staffing firm and a member of the S&P 500 index. We are a global leader in professional staffing and consulting services and the parent company of Protiviti, a leading independent internal audit and business and technology risk consulting firm. For 2006, Robert Half International reported revenues of $4 billion and now has staffing and consulting operations in more than 400 locations worldwide.