Executive Secretary
Makeen Properties
- Dubai
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Maintain executive’s agenda and assist in planning appointments, board meetings, conferences etc.
- Attend meetings and keep minutes
- Receive and screen phone calls and redirect them when appropriate
- Handle and prioritize all outgoing or incoming correspondence (e-mail, letters, packages etc.)
- Make travel arrangements for executives
- Handle confidential documents ensuring they remain secure
- Prepare invoices or financial statements and provide assistance in bookkeeping
- Monitor office supplies and negotiate terms with suppliers to ensure the most cost-effective orders
- Maintain electronic and paper records ensuring information is organized and easily accessible
- Conduct research and prepare presentations or reports as assigned
- BA in any business-related field
- Proficient in MS Office and “back-office” software (e.g. ERP)
- In depth knowledge of office management and basic accounting procedures as well as technical vocabulary of relevant industry
- Familiarity with basic research methods and reporting techniques
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Outstanding communication and negotiation abilities
- Integrity and confidentiality
- Degree in business administration or relative field
- Excellent interpersonal and multi-tasking abilities
- Strong sales, negotiation, and communication skills
- Pleasant and trustworthy
- Proven experience as executive secretary or
- Minimum 5 years of experience in the same role
- Driving License is mandatory.
- Arabic Speaking is an advantage.
- Nationality Preference: Any
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent problem solving and Decision-making skills.
- To have an eye for detail in all aspects that the position requires
- To be a team player while having the ability to work unsupervised as required.
- Be organized and have the capacity to work under pressure and make deadlines.
- To be able to work flexible hours if so required