Office Administrator

Location: Dubai
Salary: AED 6,000 – 9,000
Job Code: 120/001/300
Industry: Water Solutions

Job Responsibilities:
  • Provide administrative support to the management team and other departments as needed.
  • Coordinate activities throughout the company to ensure efficiency and maintain compliance with company policy.
  • Manage office operations, including maintaining office supplies, equipment, and facilities.
  • Coordinate meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements for staff members.
  • Prepare and distribute correspondence, memos, and reports.
  • Assist with the organization and execution of company events and functions.
  • Manage agendas, travel plans, and appointments for upper management.
  • Manage emails, letters, packages, phone calls, and other forms of correspondence.
  • Support bookkeeping and budgeting procedures for the company.
  • Create and update databases and records for financial information, personnel, and other data.
  • Track and replace office supplies as necessary to avoid interruptions in standard front office procedures.
  • Make purchases for the office like supplies, furniture, and other necessary equipment.
  • Follow building maintenance protocols (AC, painting, cleaning, etc.).
  • Follow up on third-party services (phone, internet, IT, insurance, cleaning, etc.).
  • Manage office car services (service, washing, petrol, tolls, licensing).
  • Review and follow up on government and JAFZA requirements with concerned parties, including: PO box, Civil defense, Work permits and visas, T&E audits.
  • Issuing JAFZA passes.
  • Submit reports and prepare proposals as needed.
  • Assist colleagues whenever there is an opportunity to do so.
  • Perform secretarial work for the Director/GM, including booking travel and managing their diary.
  • Handle HR-related tasks such as announcements, issuing salary certificates, and addressing local staff grievances.
  • Support in organizing events, meetings, and arrange for global team visits.
  • Manage the meeting room schedule.
  • Perform basic bookkeeping tasks, like tracking invoices, managing accounts receivable, and tracking the office’s overall budget.
  • Uphold company policies and procedures, ensuring compliance at all times.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Job Requirements:
  • 6 - 10 years of experience in a similar position.
  • Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field preferred.
  • Proven experience in an administrative role, preferably in a corporate environment.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
  • Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and deadlines.
  • Knowledge of basic accounting principles is a plus.
  • Fluency in English is required, and proficiency in Arabic is a plus.
  • Experience with JAFZA processes is preferred.

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