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Role Overview
Support the day-to-day operations of a professional services practice.
Manage client engagement administration, documentation, project coordination, and internal operational processes.
Work closely with Partners, Directors, Managers, and client-facing teams.
Key Skills for This Role
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Role Overview
Support the day-to-day operations of a professional services practice.
Manage client engagement administration, documentation, project coordination, and internal operational processes.
Work closely with Partners, Directors, Managers, and client-facing teams.
Location
- The role is based in Dubai.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and maintain client engagement letters and related documentation.
- Track project milestones, deadlines, and engagement status across multiple assignments.
- Support client onboarding and maintain accurate client records.
- Coordinate approvals, signatures, and required documentation with internal teams.
- Maintain engagement trackers, databases, and filing systems.
- Assist with proposal preparation, formatting, and document management.
- Schedule meetings, coordinate calendars, and arrange conference calls.
- Prepare meeting materials, presentations, and reports as required.
- Manage incoming correspondence and follow up on action items.
- Support administrative and operational requirements across service lines.
- Maintain documentation according to internal quality and compliance standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, commerce, accounting, finance, economics, or a related field.
- 0–3 years of experience in administration, project coordination, client services, consulting support, or office operations.
- Experience in a consulting, accounting, legal, financial services, or professional services environment is preferred.
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience handling client documentation, contracts, engagement letters, or onboarding processes is preferred.
- Familiarity with project tracking, milestone management, or workflow coordination is preferred.
- Additional language skills such as Russian, Ukrainian, Belarusian, or other European languages are advantageous.
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