Administrative Assistant

First Abu Dhabi Bank; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent financial institution in the UAE is looking for an experienced administrative professional to support senior executives. The role involves managing day-to-day operations, client enquiries, and logistics for high-profile events. Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience in administrative roles, particularly in support of senior leadership. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success in this full-time position.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in an administrative role supporting senior executives.
• Good track record in office management and support.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations and provide IT support.
• Serve as the first point of contact for client enquiries.
• Handle travel arrangements and logistics for events.

Skills

Excellent inter-personal and communication skills

Excellent planning and organizational skills

Event management experience

Strong computer skills

Education

Secretarial Diploma or similar qualification

Job description

Job Purpose

To provide support to the GCF teams by performing relative office management and administrative duties to ensure smooth operations. The job holder will also support client enquiries, liaise between clients and seniors of the GCF team, and maintain good coordination between Dubai Office and Head Office departments.

Key Accountabilities

Administration

• Responsible for smooth day to day operations and the credibility of all outputs provided to GCF. This includes all aspects of IT support, the general working environment, and office equipment of GCF.
• Undertake all executive support work required by GCF to help discharge their duties efficiently and effectively.
• First point of contact for all enquiries relating to administrative and support matters within GCF.
• Maintain daily appointments, receive clients and ensure that they are comfortable while waiting to meet team members.
• Initiate and manage all general business correspondence e.g. emails, letters, reports, legal documentation, faxes (if any). Control and manage the distribution of all business-sensitive or confidential material for GCF.
• Prepare presentations and supporting papers to support delivery of information required. Undertake additional responsibilities from GCF to support in their day-to-day work relating to client mapping. Develop and build purposeful working relationships between Dubai Office and Head Office departments.
• Support completion of all information required to support the annual budget process for GCF.
• Booking of hotels, flights, transport, travel plan itineraries for overseas and local business trips of GCF.
• Undertake any special projects for GCF.

Policies, Systems, Processes and Procedures

• Follow all relevant policies, processes, standard operating procedures and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.

MIS and Reports

• Provide input to the preparation of timely and accurate statements and reports to meet GCF teams’ requirements, policies and standards.

Specific Accountability

• Manage GCF-specific industry and/or client events including but not limited to IMF and SIBOS. This includes travel arrangement and appointment & calendar management.
• Liaise with relevant internal stakeholders and support GCF to ensure logistics of aforementioned events are smooth and conducive to productive business meetings.

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Qualifications

Minimum Qualification

• Secretarial Diploma or similar job-based qualification

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes

• Good working experience/track record
• Excellent inter-personal and communication skills (both written and oral)
• Excellent planning and organizational skills to meet deadlines at all times
• Excellent event management track record
• Well versed with computer-related skills and knowledge of other office equipment
• Confident and must have the ability to work without supervision
• Ability to address client enquiries and to receive VIP clients

Minimum Experience

• 10 years of experience in an administrative role supporting senior executives

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Full-time