Based in the financial district of Dubai, our client is continuing their significant growth within the region, supported by their large, global framework. Due to the high intensity and increased activity, they now require an experienced Executive Team Assistant to join their office. The role will provide executive level support to a team of five individuals and will be responsible for all administrative and clerical functions for the team.
REQUIREMENTS Responsibilities will include comprehensive diary and travel management, expense management, research, assistance with pitch books and presentations and all internal and external correspondence. Additionally, there will be large amounts of reporting and some data management. You will also be responsible for the holiday and absence reporting for the team and you will provide cover for the other EA in the office when she is away.
Strong MS Office skills and the ability to multi task and work at pace is important; with a calm and upbeat personality, someone who can work equally as well within a strong team framework or autonomously. English skills should be of an exceptional standard and Arabic language ability would be advantageous. Ideally, the successful candidate will have at least five years' experience as an Executive Assistant with demonstrated experience supporting a large team. Preference will be given to candidates who come from a financial services / investment banking background on this occasion.
ABOUT THE COMPANY Irwin & Dow was established by two highly experienced recruitment professionals, Tracey Irwin and Jocelyn Dow. We provide a refreshing approach by working in close partnership with clients and candidates within the Business Support, Secretarial, HR & Finance sectors.
Good staff are key to every business. We recognise and appreciate this, having over thirty years combined recruitment and executive search experience within the region.
Our main aim is to provide a specialist service to clients preferring to work with a bespoke consultancy.
Our values of discretion and diplomacy are paramount and our ultimate goal is to become a partner of choice for all our clients and candidates.
