Established in the region for 40 years, PwC has around 12,000 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 370,000 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
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.
Responsibilities
- Financial: Adhere to the allocated budget for the administrative function of the office.
- Customer: Greet visitors, arrange relevant passes and ensure all callers and visitors are dealt with promptly, courteously, and accurately.
- Internal Process: Manage floor operations (cleaning, FM, meeting rooms, hourly floor checks), fill up the CAFM form/App for any facilities/maintenance issues, check meeting room bookings, deal with daily issues if EA cannot handle.
- Check occupancy against bookings on assigned floor/s.
- Sit when not on cover at floor host receptions.
- Maintain visitor logs and manage Parking Validators Logs.
- Coordinate with mailroom for outside delivery/courier services.
- Perform general maintenance of the reception area and coordinate with Security where relevant.
- Act in accordance with regulations and perform other administrative duties as required.
- Answer queries from visitors and callers, referring them to the appropriate person.
- Act as a key resource and liaison to other functional areas of the business.
Learning and Growth
Work towards being a high-quality internal service provider and ensure that all administrative support requirements are being met.
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 and on own initiative.
- Must possess a warm, friendly and professional demeanor.
- Basic PC skills on Excel and Word.
- Basic keyboard skills (at least 25 wpm).