Executive Assistant

Job description / Role

The Company

Robert Half are working with a Media Company based in Dubai, looking to hire a Executive Assistant to support the CEO.

The Role

* Manage the CEO's calendar, schedule meetings and produce agendas
* Take meeting actions points and follow them up with the senior management team
* Book travel and prepare complex travel itineraries including arrangement of flights, accommodation, visas and transfers
* Maintain a high level of awareness of internal priorities and support required
* Develop and maintain a comprehensive knowledge of the company, providing excellent support to the CEO
* Act as the main liaison between the senior management team and the CEO
* Manage CEO report and update requests, ensuring information is garnered in a timely and accurate manner
* Manage CEO's expenses and petty cash
* General admin support to the CEO including drafting letters, emails, reports, bill payments
* Conduct ad hoc comprehensive research
* Attend high profile events as requested by the CEO
* Build relations with key staff in order to glean updates and data quickly upon request
* Support corporate team with duties including content updates, event management, research and other ad hoc duties

Requirements

The Candidate

* Knowledge of office management systems and procedures
* Proficiency in MS Office (MS Word and MS Excel)
* Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
* Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
* Ability to take initiative and be proactive
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
* Flexible schedule to accommodate occasional evening and weekend hours

Salary and Benefits

AED 20,000 - 25,000, plus company benefits

Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Pay and salary ranges are dependent upon experience, qualifications and training.

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.