Executive Assistant

Job description / Role

Exciting opportunity for a French/Arabic speaking Executive Assistant to join a growing organisation based in JLT.

Client Details

About Our Client

Our client is a reputable, French owned distribution company with a global presence in the market. We are currently recruiting a French/Arabic speaking Personal Assistant to support the CEO who is highly regarded within the business.

They are seeking out candidates who can perform a variety of administrative tasks which include scheduling travel and hotel bookings as well as managing a travel itinerary, organising calendars and arranging meetings

Description

Job Description

* Be the key support contact between the CEO and various departments, ensuring efficient communication
* Ensure strong relationships with key stakeholders are maintained
* Arrange all the logistic requirements which include travel bookings, hotel accommodations, visa and mandatory tests required for travel
* Format information for internal and external communication as required by the CEO via emails, presentations, reports in a timely and accurate manner
* Manage the CEO's diary and calendar on a regular basis with the prepared itineraries and agendas
* Schedule all internal and external team meetings and take minutes as per the need of the CEO, ensuring proper documentation
* Maintain discretion and confidentiality, as well as adhere to the policies and procedures of the organisation

Job Offer

What's on Offer

The successful candidate for this role will be offered a competitive monthly salary. Additionally, he/she will receive a bonus, medical insurance, annual flight tickets and paid parking. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Personal Assistant/ Executive Assistant to further progress their career with a global, professional entity.

Requirements

The Successful Applicant

* ­­­­­­5+ years of experience in Administration working as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or similar roles supporting Senior Managers.
* Fluency in French and English is essential.
* Fluency in Arabic is advantageous
* Must be currently located in UAE with proven local work experience
* Must have the ability to work independently in a fast and efficient manner
* Must have strong knowledge and a certification in Microsoft Office
* Ability to deliver to Key Performance Indicators in a regulated environment through one's own initiative

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.