Business Operations & Administration Manager

EMH Holding FZE; Dubai; On-site; AED 223,000 - 446,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct cooperation with group mgmt

Independent role in international team

Exposure to European operations

Opportunity to develop Dubai office

Competitive salary

Job summary

EMH Holding FZE is seeking a smart, independent professional to manage business administration, HR and operational finance across our group of companies, primarily based in the Netherlands. You will be the first employee in our Dubai office, working directly with management and coordinating with our teams in the Netherlands.

This hands-on, multi-functional role requires ownership, problem-solving and the ability to handle multiple responsibilities from our Dubai base, with occasional travel to

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of practical experience in business administration, operations, HR or financial coordination.
• Hands-on experience with Dutch/European companies is essential.
• Strong understanding of European business practices and corporate administration.
• Excellent English communication and organizational skills.
• Proficient with Excel, Microsoft 365 and digital business systems.
• Able to work independently from Dubai and travel occasionally to Europe.

Responsibilities

• Manage corporate documentation, contracts, deadlines and daily admin of Dutch companies.
• Coordinate employee administration, contracts, recruitment and payroll-related matters.
• Monitor invoices, payments, cash flow and financial reporting.
• Collaborate with Netherlands-based teams, banks, accountants and external partners.
• Follow up tasks, identify problems, improve processes and ensure timely completion.

Skills

European experience

Excel

English fluency

Independent

Multitasking

Cross-border coordination

Office administration

Tools

Excel

Microsoft 365

Job description

We are looking for a smart, independent and highly organised professional to manage business administration, HR and operational finance across our group of companies, primarily based in the Netherlands.

You will be the first employee in our Dubai office, working directly with management and coordinating with our established teams in the Netherlands.

This is a hands-on, multi-functional role for someone who takes ownership, solves problems and gets things done.

About the Role

We are looking for a smart, independent and highly organised professional to manage business administration, HR and operational finance across our group of companies, primarily based in the Netherlands.

You will be the first employee in our Dubai office, working directly with management and coordinating with our established teams in the Netherlands.

This is a hands-on, multi-functional role for someone who takes ownership, solves problems and gets things done.

Key Responsibilities

• Business Administration: Manage corporate documentation, contracts, deadlines and day-to-day administration of our Dutch companies.
• HR: Coordinate employee administration, employment contracts, recruitment, leave records and payroll-related matters.
• Finance: Monitor invoices, payments, outstanding balances, expenses, cash flow and financial reporting.
• Coordination: Work with our Netherlands-based teams, banks, accountants, legal advisers and external partners.
• Operations: Follow up on tasks, identify problems, improve processes and ensure matters are completed on time.

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years of practical experience in business administration, operations, HR or financial coordination.
• Hands-on experience working with companies in the Netherlands or other European countries is essential.
• Good understanding of European business practices and corporate administration.
• Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent English communication skills.
• Confident with Excel, Microsoft 365 and digital business systems.
• Independent, proactive, hard-working and comfortable handling multiple responsibilities.
• Open-minded, commercially aware and capable of thinking outside the box.
• Ability to work independently from our Dubai office.
• Willingness and ability to travel occasionally to Europe is an advantage.

Important

This is not a traditional bookkeeping position. No accounting licence or professional accounting certification is required. Specialist accounting and tax matters are handled with external advisers.

We value practical experience, intelligence, ownership and a proactive attitude over formal qualifications.

What We Offer

• Direct cooperation with group management.
• An independent and responsible role in an international business group.
• Exposure to European business operations.
• Opportunity to develop and improve our Dubai office.
• Competitive salary based on experience and capabilities.