Receptionist (3 Months) Contract
PwC Middle East Enterprise Solutions
Date: 13 hours ago
City: Dubai
Contract type: Contractor
Description
Established in the region for 40 years, PwC has around 8,000 people in 12 countries across the region: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, the Palestinian territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Our regional team operates across the Middle East bringing international experience delivered within the context of the region and its culture. We can bring the collective knowledge and experience of more than 328,000 people across the entire global PwC network in advisory, assurance and tax to help you find the value you are looking for.
Line of Service
Internal Firm Services
Industry/Sector
Not Applicable
Specialism
IFS - Internal Firm Services - Other
Management Level
Associate
Job Description & Summary
Position summary
To handle reception area activities.
Serves as the first point of contact with the firm and the office for visitors and callers.
Handle all internal and external inquiries and carry out administrative activities of the front office.
Primary Duties And Responsibilities
Financial
Adhere to the allocated budget for the administrative function of the office
Customer
Greet visitors, arrange relevant passes and make sure all callers and visitors are dealt with promptly, courteously and accurately
Ensure visitors are made comfortable, met on a timely basis by their host, shown to the appropriate room and assisted with parking if relevant.
Internal Process
Assist with visitor check-in process
Maintain visitor and caller logs
Coordinate with mailroom for outside delivery/courier services with the help of Office administrators
Answer queries from visitors and callers, and refers them to the appropriate person
Perform general maintenance of the reception area
Co-ordinate with Security where relevant
Support office manager in events planning and organization
Act in accordance with regulations
Perform Other Administrative Duties As Required
Learning and Growth
Work towards being a high quality internal service provider and ensure that all administrative support requirements are being met
Act as a key resource and liaison to other functional areas of the business, building cross-functional relationships as needed
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Education
High school certificate (equivalent) or Bachelor’s degree
Language
Fluency in spoken and written English, proficiency in Arabic is an advantage, French is a plus
Overall Experience
Min 3 years of experience in customer service related role such as front desk or receptionist role
Specific Skills
Experience with a professional services firm is an advantage
Knowledge and Skills
Strong organizational skills
Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills
Must possess a professional telephone manner
Demonstrated ability to work under pressure
Demonstrated ability to work on own initiative
Demonstrated team player
Must possess a warm, friendly and professional demeanor
Basic PC skills on excel and word
Basic keyboard skills (at least 25 wpm)
Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)
Degrees/Field Of Study Required
Degrees/Field of Study preferred:
Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)
Required Skills
Optional Skills
Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
Government Clearance Required?
Job Posting End Date
Established in the region for 40 years, PwC has around 8,000 people in 12 countries across the region: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, the Palestinian territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Our regional team operates across the Middle East bringing international experience delivered within the context of the region and its culture. We can bring the collective knowledge and experience of more than 328,000 people across the entire global PwC network in advisory, assurance and tax to help you find the value you are looking for.
Line of Service
Internal Firm Services
Industry/Sector
Not Applicable
Specialism
IFS - Internal Firm Services - Other
Management Level
Associate
Job Description & Summary
Position summary
To handle reception area activities.
Serves as the first point of contact with the firm and the office for visitors and callers.
Handle all internal and external inquiries and carry out administrative activities of the front office.
Primary Duties And Responsibilities
Financial
Adhere to the allocated budget for the administrative function of the office
Customer
Greet visitors, arrange relevant passes and make sure all callers and visitors are dealt with promptly, courteously and accurately
Ensure visitors are made comfortable, met on a timely basis by their host, shown to the appropriate room and assisted with parking if relevant.
Internal Process
Assist with visitor check-in process
Maintain visitor and caller logs
Coordinate with mailroom for outside delivery/courier services with the help of Office administrators
Answer queries from visitors and callers, and refers them to the appropriate person
Perform general maintenance of the reception area
Co-ordinate with Security where relevant
Support office manager in events planning and organization
Act in accordance with regulations
Perform Other Administrative Duties As Required
Learning and Growth
Work towards being a high quality internal service provider and ensure that all administrative support requirements are being met
Act as a key resource and liaison to other functional areas of the business, building cross-functional relationships as needed
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Education
High school certificate (equivalent) or Bachelor’s degree
Language
Fluency in spoken and written English, proficiency in Arabic is an advantage, French is a plus
Overall Experience
Min 3 years of experience in customer service related role such as front desk or receptionist role
Specific Skills
Experience with a professional services firm is an advantage
Knowledge and Skills
Strong organizational skills
Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills
Must possess a professional telephone manner
Demonstrated ability to work under pressure
Demonstrated ability to work on own initiative
Demonstrated team player
Must possess a warm, friendly and professional demeanor
Basic PC skills on excel and word
Basic keyboard skills (at least 25 wpm)
Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)
Degrees/Field Of Study Required
Degrees/Field of Study preferred:
Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)
Required Skills
Optional Skills
Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
Government Clearance Required?
Job Posting End Date
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