Executive Assistant - Jeddah

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm in Jeddah is seeking an executive assistant to support senior leaders. The role requires exceptional communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks. You will organize diaries, manage travel, and prepare important documents. Candidates should have experience in a professional services environment, and strong skills in Microsoft Office. Apply now to shape your future with confidence.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with stakeholders.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office suites.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
• Strong telephone manner and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in a professional services environment is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Provide high level support to a small group of Partners and Executives.
• Organize and manage comprehensive diaries, travel and accommodation.
• Screen emails and respond as required.
• Prepare expense claims and timesheets weekly.
• Screen phone calls and follow-up actions.
• Prepare and revise documents including presentations and reports.
• Coordinate client events within MENA.

Skills

Building relationships

Written communication

Verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.

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The Opportunity

As an executive assistant, you’ll develop your skills by providing support services to some of MENA’s largest organizations. Your experience in business communication will help you to build effective relationships with important stakeholders and senior leaders. You’ll have autonomy and clear responsibilities, working in our friendly, collaborative environment. Your talents will be respected and you’ll be supported in developing the career path you choose.

Responsibilities

• Provide high level support to a small group of Partners and Executives
• Organise and manage comprehensive diaries, travel and accommodation
• Screening emails, responding and/or actioning as required
• Prepare expense claims and timesheets on a weekly basis
• Screen phone calls and messages, and follow-up actions, referring to the relevant team member when appropriate
• Prepare and revise documents including presentations, emails, reports, agendas and papers
• Coordinate client events, internal and external, as required within MENA

Skills and attributes for success

• The demonstrated ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Intermediate in the use of Microsoft Office suites
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to multi-task
• Strong communication skills including telephone manner and interpersonal skills
• A strong team member with an ability to work across multiple teams
• Experience in a professional services environment is highly regarded.

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more .

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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