Executive Assistant (Mandarin Speaking)

Tiger Recruitment; Abu Qrayn; On-site; AED 156,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiger Recruitment seeks a bilingual Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to senior leadership in the UAE. The role requires fluency in Mandarin Chinese and English, strong translation abilities, and experience supporting international teams.

Responsibilities include calendar management, travel coordination, and drafting bilingual communications, with emphasis on discretion and professionalism in a multicultural environment.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Mandarin and English, both written and spoken.
• Experience as an Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant supporting senior leadership.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex calendars and travel arrangements.
• Act as primary interpreter/translator for Mandarin-speaking clients and stakeholders.
• Draft, translate, and proofread correspondence, reports, and presentations in English and Mandarin.

Skills

Mandarin Chinese

English

Office software

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a bilingual Executive Assistant, fluent in Mandarin Chinese and English, to provide high-level administrative and executive support to senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complex calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements.
• Act as the primary point of contact and interpreter/translator for Mandarin-speaking clients, partners, and stakeholders, both verbally and in written correspondence.
• Draft, translate, and proofread correspondence, reports, and presentations in both English and Mandarin Chinese.
• Coordinate and support meetings, calls, and events involving Chinese-speaking counterparts, including interpretation support where required.
• Screen, prioritise, and manage incoming correspondence, emails, and calls.
• Maintain and organise confidential files, records, and documentation.
• Prepare expense reports, process invoices, and manage general administrative tasks.
• Support cross-cultural coordination between regional and Chinese-speaking business units or partners.

Requirements

• Fluent in Mandarin Chinese and English, both written and spoken, with strong translation/interpretation ability.
• Previous experience as an Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant supporting senior leadership, ideally within an international or multicultural environment.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both languages.
• High level of discretion, professionalism, and cultural sensitivity when liaising with Chinese-speaking stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and general office administration tools.

ID: ZC210425