A multinational privately owned company headquartered in the United Arab Emirates is looking for an exceptional executive assistant to the CEO. The business spans diverse sectors including ship logistics, petroleum engineering, food and beverage, business aviation, and across verticals such as private equity and venture capital, spanning more 15 locations.
Our client is looking for an experienced executive assistant for the CEO based in Sharjah. The role will be to undertake a variety of administrative and executive support related duties.
Responsibilities include providing clerical and administrative procedures in order to ensure the highest standards of support to the CEO’s business activities. Be the focal point of contact for coordinating business matters, including arranging appointments to travel arrangements for the CEO and at times also senior directors. Managing multiple activities simultaneously by designing and maintaining filing data systems and reporting. You will have the opportunity to maintain your professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and benchmarking professional standards.
The successful candidate will have a professional degree in a commercial or business discipline. You must have a minimum of 5 to 7 years experience, 5 of which are as an executive assistant to a Chairman, President or CEO. Excellent organisational and planning skills and professional communication (written and spoken) in English and Arabic.