Administrative Assistant

REF 1654486

25.10.2024 | Dubai | full time

Description: We are looking for a responsible Administrative Assistant to perform a variety of administrative and clerical tasks. Duties will include providing support to our managers and employees, assisting in daily office needs and managing our company’s general administrative activities.

Responsibilities
Answer and direct phone calls
Organize and schedule appointments
Plan meetings and take detailed minutes
Write and distribute email, correspondence memos, letters, faxes and forms
Assist in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports
Develop and maintain a filing system
Update and maintain office policies and procedures
Order office supplies and research new deals and suppliers
Maintain contact lists
Book travel arrangements
Submit and reconcile expense reports
Provide general support to visitors
Act as the point of contact for internal and external clients

Requirements: Essential Functions and Responsibilities

-Schedules and organizes activities such as meetings, travel, conferences and department activities, prioritizing inquiries and requests, and handling conflicts as they arise, with minimal guidance, and making judgments and recommendations as necessary to ensure smooth day-to-day operations
-Manages electronic mail and keeps calendar updated to facilitate appointment and meeting schedules
-Responsible for the maintenance of the department budget to include coding invoices, preparing expense reports, investigating payment inquiries and budget variances
-Establishes, develops, maintains and updates filing system and a database of business contacts. Retrieves information from files when needed.
-Organizes, prioritizes and act as a gate keeper for large volumes of information and calls.
-Drafts written responses or replies by phone or e-mail when necessary. Responds to regularly occurring requests for information.
-Answers phones for supervisor and department. Takes messages or fields/answers all routine and non-routine questions. Works with Regional team to coordinate information for VPO.