Executive Assistant - COO

Role:As a trusted partner to the COO, this role plays a key role in driving efficiency and enabling business success. The ideal candidate is proactive, highly dependable, commercially aware, and confident working with senior stakeholders in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.ResponsibilitiesActing as the COO right-hand person.Responsible for daily problem solving and project management.Scheduling meetings and managing calendars.Assisting with daily time management.Answering phone calls, responding to emails, and taking messages.Drafting correspondence such as emails and letters.Taking accurate and comprehensive meeting minutes.Planning travel requirements including booking flights, accommodation, and ground transportation.Coordinating domestic and international travel, including flight, hotel, and car rental reservations.Performing other job-related duties as assigned by the COO.Supports, collaborates with others and even leads initiatives, where requested by the COO.Extends assistance to the COO's director reports as required, and/or requested.QualificationsAbility to provide the highest degree of quality performanceDemonstrable instinctive business acumenFull English proficiency is requiredAdditional spoken languages are a plusAdvanced computer literacy is required e.g., MS Office.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and telephone etiquetteStrong multitasking abilities, time management, and organizational skillsExperience:Tertiary education in Business Administration or relevant subjectsMinimum of 4 years’ experience in the same role in the UAE