Administration Assistant (Emiratisation) - dnata, Airport Operations

Emirates Airlines - Other locations; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading air services provider is looking for an Administration Assistant in Dubai. The successful candidate will manage administrative tasks, including scheduling, correspondence, and record-keeping. Candidates should have over a year of administrative experience and be proficient in Microsoft Office tools. Enjoy a tax-free salary with travel benefits. This dynamic role is essential to maintaining the efficiency and service quality at one of the world's busiest airports.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Travel benefits

Flight discounts

Discounted hotel stays

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in Administration and/or General Administration.
• Experience in an administrative or office environment.
• Good working knowledge of computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Organise appointments and prepare necessary documents.
• Prepare daily cash reports and handle discrepancies.
• Complete timekeeping activities and maintain accurate records.
• Compose and dispatch routine correspondence for the department.

Skills

Administration experience

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Purpose

dnata is one of the world’s largest air and travel services providers; offering ground handling, cargo, travel and catering & retail services at over 130 airports in more than 34 countries across six continents. At dnata, we are by your side for the entire travel experience. dnata Airport Operations’ vast ground handling operations successfully service the major global hub that is Dubai International Airport. We deliver a seamless experience from check-in to baggage delivery for more than 80 million passenger and 140 scheduled airlines annually.

Role Overview

As an Administration Assistant (Emiratisation), you will be responsible to provide general administrative services and/or secretarial support. This role is typically focused on the completion of tasks and work routines which are semi-related. Interaction with contacts within other departments is routine and usually uncomplicated. The use of a computer is at a basic level and somewhat frequent.

Responsibilities

• Organise appointments as required and prepare necessary documents, keeping designated employees advised of their daily schedule and ensure availability of facilities, meeting rooms etc. Where required, handle all aspects of internal customer service to ensure a professional, accurate and informative service.
• Receive cash, prepare daily reports on the same and highlight discrepancies where the case. Support supervisory staff in billing and account reconciliation where required. Prepare and submit applications, government forms, permit requests etc. for employees.
• Prepare documents, passes, licenses and forms for submission to HR, Staff Travel, and other internal departments for staff as required.
• Complete timekeeping activities such as: input of sick, absence, leave, overtime to ensure accurate records are maintained. Assist in compiling routine management reports. Recommend improvements to process/procedure to seniors.
• Maintain department records for timekeeping and highlight attendance trends or issues to management.
• Compose and dispatch routine letters, memos and other correspondence for the department. Sort, consolidate and distribute incoming mail items and other documents in an organised and timely manner.
• Prepare documents for distribution to internal and external departments as per department requirements. This includes photocopying, collating, scanning, faxing, laminating, binding etc. Wherever required by role, update information systems and prepare routine reports.
• Maintain an efficient filing system for the department and ensure logs or standard reports are as per requirements. Ensure information is accurate and up to date.
• Ensure hardware assets are in working order (photocopier, telephones, fax).
• Order and maintain office stationary supplies, with logs of daily activity.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in Administration and/or General Administration
• Experience in an administrative or office environment.
• Computer literate with working knowledge of Word, Excel etc.

About dnata

Our services on the ground keep the world in the air. We’re one of the largest air services providers in the world, and you’ll find us in over 80 countries offering expertise in ground handling, cargo, travel and flight catering. We’re growing fast, and we’re looking for people with imagination and creativity to join our team of more than 40,000 people. We want potential stars to help us deliver on the promises our customers make.

Salary & Benefits

Join us in Dubai and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary and travel benefits that are exclusive to our industry, including discounts on flights and hotels stays around the world. Find out what it’s like to live and work in our fast‑paced, cosmopolitan home city in the Dubai Lifestyle section of our website www.emirates.com/careers