Executive Assistant - Dubai

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading professional services firm as an Executive Assistant, supporting top executives in MENA. You'll manage schedules, prepare documents, and enhance team collaboration. This role offers opportunities for career growth in a dynamic environment focused on delivering exceptional client service.

Benefits

Continuous Learning

Transformative Leadership

Diverse and Inclusive Culture

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4-5 years of previous EA experience supporting multiple executives.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level support to Partners and Executives.
• Organize and manage diaries, travel, and accommodations.
• Prepare and revise documents, presentations, and reports.

Skills

Business Communication

Attention to Detail

Multitasking

Interpersonal Skills

Team Collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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As part of our Core Business Services (CBS) team, you will support essential business enablement functions that keep our organization running smoothly. As a CBS professional, you will collaborate across teams to provide the knowledge, resources, and tools that help EY deliver exceptional service to clients, succeed in the marketplace, and support EY’s growth and profitability.

You will have opportunities to develop your career through diverse engagements, mentoring, and formal learning—helping you become an outstanding leader committed to delivering value to stakeholders and contributing to a better working world for our people, clients, and communities. Join us and experience a lasting, impactful career with EY.

The Opportunity

As an executive assistant, you will support some of MENA’s largest organizations, leveraging your business communication skills to build relationships with stakeholders and senior leaders. You will work independently with clear responsibilities in a friendly, collaborative environment, with your talents recognized and supported to develop your chosen career path.

Your key responsibilities

• Provide high-level support to Partners and Executives
• Organize and manage diaries, travel, and accommodations
• Screen emails, respond, and take necessary actions
• Prepare expense claims and timesheets weekly
• Screen calls and messages, follow up, and refer to relevant team members
• Prepare and revise documents, presentations, reports, agendas, and papers
• Coordinate client events and internal/external meetings within MENA
• Lead and contribute to people development
• Counsel, coach, or mentor colleagues in secretarial roles
• Identify opportunities to improve work efficiency and effectiveness

Skills and attributes for success

• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Attention to detail and multitasking ability
• Strong interpersonal and telephone skills
• Team-oriented with cross-team collaboration skills
• Experience in professional services is highly regarded

Minimum qualifications

A minimum of 4-5 years of previous EA experience supporting multiple executives in a corporate setting.

Preferred qualifications

Experience in a global professional services organization or mid-tier firm is advantageous.

What we look for

Motivated problem-solvers with excellent prioritization skills, effective communication, and a collaborative spirit. We seek entrepreneurs confident to develop and promote innovative strategies internally and externally, with a passion for business and a drive to forge a meaningful EY career.

What we offer

We provide a competitive compensation package based on performance, along with:

• Continuous learning: Develop skills to navigate future challenges.
• Success as defined by you: Tools and flexibility to make a meaningful impact your way.
• Transformative leadership: Insights, coaching, and confidence to lead effectively.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: Embrace your identity and empower your voice.

If you meet these criteria, please contact us promptly. The exceptional EY experience is yours to build.

EY | Building a better working world

EY aims to create long-term value for clients, people, and society, fostering trust in capital markets. With data and technology, diverse teams in over 150 countries provide assurance and support transformation and growth. EY operates across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax, and transactions, asking better questions to find new answers to today’s complex issues.

Note: EY refers to the global organization, which may include member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, which does not provide client services.