Title: French Speaking Executive Assistant
Location: Dubai
Salary: AED22-30,000 per month

French fluency is a must for this busy EA role to support the CEO of a commodities trading company with additional global locations in Europe and West Africa. You will be required to travel with the CEO to attend meetings and therefore a great deal of flexibility is required. You will be the first EA in the organisation, so it is a great opportunity to set up procedures and develop your own efficiencies and working styles to support your senior.

Responsibilities include:

• Global diary and travel management across multiple time zones
• Must be flexible to travel globally with the CEO to attend client meetings
• Excellent organisational skills
• A proactive and solutions driven approach
• Able to multi-task and re-prioritise daily
• Prepare all meeting documents and internal office procedures
• Minute taking and follow up on actions and deadlines
• Client liaison and updates on behalf of the CEO
• Implement efficient processes and office policies
• As the team expands support the senior team with recruitment, and act as the main point of contact for the office
• Some support is required on a personal level, but this is minimal as the main focus will be on the business

Requirements:

• Bilingual in English & French (an additional 3rd language is advantageous)
• A minimum of 5 years of Dubai Executive Assistant experience supporting those at a C suite level.
• Strong local contacts and understanding of business processes in Dubai.
• Ability to work across multiple time zones
• Flexibility to travel with the CEO, sometimes at short notice.

Ref: TT107445