Associate - Admin Support (PRO)

BDO UAE; Dubai; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO UAE is seeking an Associate for its Corporate Advisory team. This role involves coordinating PRO services, including visa processes and document handling, requiring organizational skills and a minimum of 2-3 years experience in a similar role. Join to develop your skills in a professional team!

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in PRO support, admin, or government liaison tasks in the UAE.
• Sound understanding of UAE government procedures.
• Valid UAE driving license is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with visa applications and document attestation.
• Coordinating government-related processes.
• Updating client records in ERP system.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

About BDO

BDO UAE provides audit and assurance, advisory, tax and business outsourcing services to companies across all sectors of the economy.

As one of the world’s leading audit and accounting organizations, we have clients of all types and sizes, from large corporate organizations to private businesses, entrepreneurs and individuals across various industry sectors.

From a global beginning in 1963 with five firms, today BDO extends across 166 countries and territories, with 115,661 people working out of 1,776 offices.

About the Role

We are looking for an Associate to join our Corporate Advisory team. This role involves end-to-end assistance with government-related processes and administrative support within the department. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating PRO services such as submitting and collecting documents from government authorities, assisting with visa processing, handling document attestations, and supporting the internal team with record-keeping and basic documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Submitting and collecting documents at government departments, Free Zones, and mainland authorities for company formation, visa processes, and other business services.
• Assisting with visa applications including employment, investor, dependent, and Golden Visas.
• Supporting the process of document attestation and legalization through embassies and UAE authorities (MOFA, Notary Public, etc.).
• Coordinating the issuance and renewal of Tax Residency Certificates.
• Updating client records and key data in the company’s ERP system in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assisting the team in preparing and issuing invoices and internal documentation like board resolutions, appointment letters, and power of attorney documents.
• Ensuring timely tracking of visa, license and document expiry dates for renewal or cancellation processes.
• Providing general support to team members across the department as required for day-to-day operations.

About You:

Key Attributes

• Strong organizational skills with a high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Professional and reliable with the ability to handle sensitive documents and deadlines.
• Clear and confident communication skills in English (Arabic is a plus).
• Flexible, proactive, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to work on-site, visit government offices when needed, and handle time-sensitive requests.

Key Experience Parameters

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Business Administration or a related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in a similar role involving PRO support, admin, or government liaison tasks in the UAE.
• Sound understanding of UAE government procedures, including Free Zone and Mainland company formation, visa issuance, and attestation processes.
• Familiarity with portals such as MOHRE, GDRFA, Free Zone systems, and the Federal Tax Authority (for TRCs).
• Competence in Microsoft Office (especially Word and Excel) and experience with ERP systems or CRMs.
• Valid UAE driving license is mandatory

Join us to develop your skills and contribute to a team dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and integrity!

BDO's Story

The BDO story is truly remarkable one, built on solid foundations laid by our visionary founder. BDO is fundamentally a people-centric business with a proven track record of exceptional client service.

In 2018, we unveiled our leadership ambition: “Our Dream” - emphasizing that it’s time for BDO to lead— for our people to lead, each of us in our own right. Whether in our markets, through innovation, or as future advisors, our purpose, or “WHY,” drives us forward.

Our WHY is “People helping People achieve their Dreams”. Our “WHY” defines our identity – serving as our motivation and guiding principle. This principle is at the heart of BDO because people’s dreams matter to us.

We are driven to help our colleagues, clients, and communities become their fullest. At BDO, a career is distinguished by our unique culture—a fusion of people, passion, and results that defines and shapes everything we do.

What It's Like to Work at BDO UAE

While many accounting firms offer professional services, few match our rich culture of opportunity, personal fulfillment, and long-term growth.

We are dedicated to the sustainable development of our people, respecting their talents and fostering their growth. Accountability and personal responsibility are encouraged at all levels, supported by structured career planning and training.

Our global culture respects local cultural nuances and strives to be ethical, socially, and environmentally responsible everywhere we operate.

At BDO UAE, our diverse team is united by a shared ambition to make a meaningful impact and become the industry’s top choice.