Administrative Assistant (UAE National)

Parsons Oman; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in the UAE is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant. In this role, you will gather and compile reports, verify data, and handle correspondence. Ideal candidates should have a degree or diploma and ideally 3 years of experience in administrative roles. Proficiency in MS Office and strong organizational skills are essential for success. Join the team and contribute to a culture that values growth and empowerment.

Qualifications

• Ideally 3 years’ experience in Administrative roles.
• Experience with office software programs such as email, word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, and databases.
• Ability to set priorities and work both independently and in a team environment under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Gathers statistics and data; reviews and combines this information into reports.
• Verifies data gathered and distributes reports as directed.
• Originates correspondence and reports not requiring immediate supervisor's attention.
• Answers telephone, takes and relays messages, and sorts and distributes mail.
• Maintains records of equipment and initiates service requests.
• Coordinates physical space requirements for the assigned unit.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Ability to self-start

Education

Degree or diploma from a recognized institution

Tools

MS Office suite

Job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Job Description:

Administrative Assistant (UAE NATIONAL)

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Administrative Assistant to join our team!

What You'll Be Doing:

• Gathers statistics and general data; reviews and combines this information into established reports for use within and outside the unit. May develop new reports or revise existing reports, as directed. Such reports may be in spreadsheet or graphical formats, or narrative style.

• May be responsible for verifying data gathered, such as matching supplier invoices against file copies. Distributes reports as directed by immediate supervisor.

• Originates correspondence and reports not requiring the personal attention of immediate supervisor.

• Answers telephone, taking and relaying messages. Receives, sorts, and distributes mail.

• May establish and maintain records of equipment, including a log of equipment service dates. May initiate requests for service.

• May obtain basic data for completion of the unit's overhead budget and prepare associated recurring reports. May produce preliminary reconciliation as appropriate.

• May coordinate physical space requirements for the assigned unit. Initiates requests for PCs and telephones, and updates Corporate Directory as appropriate.

• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Degree or diploma from a recognized institution

• Ideally 3 years’ experience as an Administrative roles

• Experience with office software programs such as email, word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, and databases (i.e. MS Office suite of software)

• Possess and demonstrate strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and written and verbal communication skills

• Possess and demonstrate the ability to self-start, set priorities, and work both independently and within a team environment under deadlines

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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