CEO Assistant (Arabic–English/Chinese)

NARA Company; Dammam; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional firm in Dammam is seeking an experienced CEO Executive Assistant to support the CEO with administrative tasks, translation, and coordination. Fluency in Arabic and English is essential. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, capable of working in a fast-paced environment, and accustomed to formal business attire. This role offers a competitive salary and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Arabic and English listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
• Experience in bilingual interpretation/translation preferred.
• Excellent time management and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the CEO with daily administrative tasks.
• Provide translation and interpretation services.
• Monitor task progress and prepare meeting minutes.

Skills

Fluent in Arabic

Fluent in English

Communication skills

Coordination skills

Bilingual translation

Education

Bachelor's degree or above

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Location: Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Employment Type: Full-time, on-site

Gender: No Preference

Nationality: No preference

Language: Fluent in Arabic and English (required)，Chinese is a plus

Experience: preferred

Education: Bachelor's degree and above (required)

• preferred major： Administration/Public Relations/Secretarial Studies / Office Management etc.

Salary Range: SAR 4,000 – 5,000 per month (negotiable)

Start Date: Immediate joiners preferred

We are looking for a detail-oriented, quick-thinking, and articulate CEO Executive Assistant who can thrive in a fast-paced business environment and serve as a vital support to the executive team. This role requires fluency in both Arabic and English/Chinese, along with excellent communication, coordination, and execution skills. The ideal candidate will be capable of handling daily administrative tasks, bilingual translation, meeting support, and external business communications.

If you are detail-focused, professionally presentable, accustomed to formal business attire, and eager to work closely with senior leadership while expanding your international exposure, this is a great opportunity for professional growth.

Key Job Responsibilities:

- Assist the CEO with daily administrative tasks, including business communications, meeting arrangements, and document preparation;

- Provide translation and interpretation services between Arabic and English to ensure smooth and accurate communication;

- Monitor the progress of various tasks, facilitate information dissemination, prepare meeting minutes, and coordinate schedules;

- Assist in preparing reports, emails, official documents, and other related materials;

- Accompany the CEO to business meetings or external events when necessary, providing language and administrative support;

- Complete other ad-hoc tasks assigned by the CEO;

- Coordinate administrative work and communication between departments within the company.

Qualifications (Essential Requirements):

- Bachelor's degree or above, preferably in language, management, administration or related fields;

- Proficient in Arabic and English (listening, speaking, reading and writing), with experience in bilingual interpretation/translation preferred;

- Diligent and meticulous, with a high sense of responsibility and confidentiality;

- Familiar with office software, with good writing and file management skills;

- Excellent time management, coordination, communication, and cross-cultural communication skills;

- Positive work attitude, professional demeanour, and strong service orientation;

- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced work environment and handle high-pressure situations;

- Professional dress code awareness, able to wear formal attire as required for different occasions to reflect the company's image.

Skills

Bonus points (preferred):

1. Experience working in multinational companies or the Middle East, with familiarity with cultural differences between China and Arab countries and business etiquette

2. Proficiency in a third language (e.g., Chinese), with the ability to collaborate in a multilingual environment

3. Strong written and visual communication skills, including the ability to draft meeting minutes and create PowerPoint presentations

4. Possess relevant experience in assisting senior executives with travel arrangements, visa processing, and official reception services.

5. Familiarity with the operational processes of real estate, trade, engineering, or other large-scale project-based enterprises

6. Proficiency in the full suite of Microsoft Office software, particularly Excel and PowerPoint

7. Professional expertise in data analysis, document organisation, and file archiving

8. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with strong stress resilience

9. Possesses a professional demeanour and service-oriented mindset, with attention to attire and etiquette details

10. Has participated in actual tasks such as Chinese-English translation, document drafting, and business communication