Summary
Apparel Group is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Chairman in Dubai. The role includes managing schedules and high-level meetings, coordinating priorities across functions, and preparing briefs, reports, dashboards, and presentations. The successful candidate will support business and financial analysis, track strategic initiatives, and use AI and digital tools to improve workflows. Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related field and 7–8 years of experience supporting Chairman- or CXO-level executives.
The posting
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How you will make an impact (Key responsibilities):
1. Executive Support & Priority Management
Manage and optimize the Chairman’s schedule, ensuring effective prioritization of meetings, deliverables, and engagements.
Coordinate high-level meetings, preparing structured briefs, key discussion points, and follow-ups.
Act as a central point for managing priorities, ensuring timely execution of tasks across functions.
Handle confidential information with complete discretion and structured documentation.
2. Strategic Coordination & Business Support
Support strategic discussions by preparing structured inputs, summaries, and research-backed insights. Assist in analyzing business priorities and tracking execution across key initiatives.
Provide structured updates and ensure alignment across stakeholders on ongoing actions.
Facilitate communication between leadership teams and ensure clarity in execution expectations.
3. Data Analysis, Financial Insights & Reporting
Perform data analysis and interpretation to support business tracking and reporting.
Support financial analysis including reviewing reports, tracking numbers, and preparing summaries.
Develop high-quality dashboards, reports, and presentations using advanced MS Office tools.
Translate complex data into clear and concise outputs for executive review.
4. Operational Excellence, Digital Tools & Execution Efficiency
Leverage AI tools and digital platforms to improve efficiency in reporting, research, and workflow management.
Manage multiple priorities simultaneously with high accuracy and attention to detail.
Ensure high standards of documentation, presentation, and organizational structure.
Adapt quickly to dynamic business requirements and shifting priorities while maintaining output quality. .
Qualifications & Skills
Bachelors degree in Business, Finance, or related field; postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
7-8 years of experience supporting Chairman / CXO-level executives.
Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint) for reporting and presentations.
Strong data analysis and interpretation capability.
Hands-on experience with AI tools and productivity platforms.
Basic financial analysis and reporting understanding.
Excellent communication and structuring skills.
Strong multitasking, priority management, and adaptability.