A confidential investment company, based in Abu Dhabi, are looking for an experienced Personal Assistant to join their team and directly support the COO.

Principal duties will involve:

• Devising and maintaining office systems, including data management and filing;

• Arranging travel, visas and accommodation and, occasionally, travelling with the manager to take notes or dictation at meetings or to provide general assistance during presentations;

• Screening phone calls, enquiries and requests, and handling them when appropriate;

• Meeting and greeting visitors at all levels of seniority;

• Organizing and maintaining diaries and making appointments;

• Dealing with incoming email, faxes and post, often corresponding on behalf of the manager;

• Carrying out background research and presenting findings;

• Producing documents, briefing papers, reports and presentations;

• Organizing and attending meetings and ensuring the manager is well prepared for meetings;

• Liaising with clients, suppliers and other staff.

• Carrying out specific projects and research;

• Responsibility for accounts and budgets;

• Taking on some of the manager's responsibilities and working more closely with management;

• Deputizing for the manager, making decisions and delegating work to others in the manager's absence;

• Being involved in decision-making processes.