Administrative Assistant

Employer: Praxis Education
Location: Business Bay, Dubai, UAE
Contract Type: Full Time
Job Starts: Sept. 1, 2017

Praxis Educational is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant to assist the Administration Department in day-to-day operations.

At Praxis, we are energetic and passionate about what we do. Because of our continued expansion, we seek qualified candidates who share our vision, values and commitment.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Submit and reconcile expense reports
• Assist in Maintenance, Lease Administration, Contracted Services
• Provide general clerical support including mailing, picking up supplies, scanning, faxing and copying
• Maintain electronic and hard copy filing system
• Assist in resolving any administrative challenges
• Answer calls from customers regarding their inquiries
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments and travel arrangements for the office.
• Liaise with governmental authorities and KHDA
• Arrange meetings and taking MOM.
• Assist in the preparation of regularly reports.
• Update and maintain office policies and procedures

Qualification and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management or related field
• 2+ years of hands-on Administrative support experience
• Fluency in English and language is a must
• Presentable look and manner
• Knowledge of office management systems and procedures
• Working knowledge of office equipment, like printers and fax machines
• Proficiency in MS Office (MS Excel and MS PowerPoint, in particular)
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
• Excellent written and verbal communication skillS
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
• Previous experience in Accounting support/Bookkeeping is a plus

Core Competencies:

• Ability to remain composed and professional at all times
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities as required
• Excellent multi-tasking and organization skills
• Detail-oriented and the ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally
• Reliable Attendance and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines
• Ability to obtain and analyse data to formulate strategies to address market conditions

If you are interested in this position and believe you meet all the above requirements, please express your interest by replying to this post. You must attach your resume in PDF or Word Document Format, with a recent photo, in order to be considered for this opportunity.

To apply for this position please send your CV with recent photo to recruitment@praxisedu.ae .