Administrative Assistant
blue gulf
Visa & sponsorship
- Employers in UAE sponsor the residence visa by default, and nothing in the posting says otherwise.
Job description
Qualifications:
Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Office Administration, Management, Secretarial Studies, or a related discipline.
Equivalent qualifications supported by relevant administrative experience may be considered.
Experience:
1โ3 years of administrative, clerical, office coordination, or business support experience.
Experience within a corporate office, shipbuilding, ship repair, engineering, manufacturing, construction, or industrial environment is advantageous.
Fresh graduates with strong administrative, organizational, and communication skills may also be considered.
Accountabilities:
General Office Administration
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Provide day-to-day administrative and clerical support to the Administration Department and other assigned business functions.
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Prepare, format, distribute, and maintain official correspondence, letters, memoranda, reports, forms, and administrative documents.
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Coordinate routine office requirements, including stationery, printing, photocopying, scanning, and other administrative services.
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Maintain orderly office arrangements and coordinate with relevant personnel to address administrative requirements.
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Assist in implementing administrative procedures to improve workflow efficiency, service delivery, and office organization.
Document Management & Records Control
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Maintain accurate electronic and physical filing systems for administrative records, correspondence, agreements, and supporting documents.
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Ensure documents are properly classified, labelled, indexed, and stored in accordance with company document-control requirements.
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Retrieve and distribute authorized documents and information to relevant departments and personnel.
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Monitor document completeness, validity, and expiry dates where applicable, and notify responsible personnel of required action.
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Maintain confidentiality and ensure appropriate access controls for sensitive company, employee, and business information.
Office Coordination & Communication
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Receive, screen, and appropriately direct incoming telephone calls, emails, correspondence, and administrative inquiries.
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Coordinate meetings, appointments, schedules, and internal administrative arrangements as instructed.
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Prepare meeting materials, attendance records, minutes, and action trackers when required.
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Facilitate communication and follow-up between departments regarding administrative requests and outstanding matters.
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Maintain professional communication with employees, visitors, suppliers, contractors, and other stakeholders.
Office Supplies, Assets & Facilities Support
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Monitor office stationery, consumables, and general administrative supplies and coordinate replenishment requests.
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Maintain records of office equipment, furniture, administrative assets, and other assigned company property.
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Coordinate routine maintenance requests, repairs, housekeeping requirements, and facility-related concerns with authorized service providers.
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Assist with the preparation of purchase requisitions and supporting documents for approved administrative requirements.
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Monitor completion of assigned maintenance and service requests and report unresolved issues to the responsible supervisor.
Employee & Departmental Administrative Support
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Assist employees and departments with routine administrative requirements, forms, correspondence, and internal coordination.
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Support arrangements for meetings, training sessions, employee activities, and company events as instructed.
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Coordinate approved travel, accommodation, transportation, courier, and other administrative arrangements where required.
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Assist with administrative requirements for new employees, including office access, workspace readiness, and coordination of assigned resources.
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Maintain administrative trackers and follow up pending requests to ensure timely completion.
Vendor, Service Provider & Expense Administration
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Coordinate routine communication with approved suppliers, contractors, and administrative service providers.
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Collect quotations, service reports, invoices, delivery notes, and supporting documents for authorized administrative requirements.
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Verify the completeness of supporting documentation before forwarding invoices or payment requests to Finance.
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Maintain records of administrative expenditures, service requests, and supplier documentation.
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Report discrepancies, incomplete services, or unauthorized commitments to the responsible supervisor.
Reporting, Compliance & Continuous Improvement
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Maintain updated administrative registers, trackers, schedules, and records required for daily operations.
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Prepare periodic reports covering administrative activities, pending requests, office supplies, service issues, and other assigned matters.
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Ensure assigned administrative activities comply with company policies, approval procedures, confidentiality requirements, and internal controls.
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Support internal audits and management reviews by providing accurate administrative records and supporting documentation.
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Identify opportunities to simplify administrative processes, improve document management, and enhance service efficiency.
Work Location: In person