Director of Administrative Affairs Office

Job Description

Wood is recruiting for a Director of Administrative Affairs Office. The position will be based in Cairo (Egypt). Join a culture of innovation, pushing the boundaries of what is possible to seek the best solutions for our clients.

The Role

In this role, reporting to the Branch Manager at job site, you will be in charge to manage the administrative requirements relevant to this position.

Our Clients and Projects

It’s a future for all of us. We aspire to shape a better tomorrow by unlocking solutions that address the biggest challenges facing our clients and our society.

You will be working for major international clients in the energy market and material market, and you will be part of a team results focused that will provide technical solutions.

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across chemical, petrochemical, oil&gas and emerging energy sectors
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
  
  

Responsibilities

If all of this sounds good to you, review the typical responsibilities of the role and the requirements of the position below, then follow the link to apply and start your journey with Wood.

• Manage and confirm adherence to the company policies and procedures used to manage the office infrastructure and resources
• Assign and monitor clerical/administrative responsibilities and tasks to ensure maximum efficiency to support project
• Work cooperatively with other project supervisors and managers and provide administrative support
• Communicate effectively with other supervision and employees
• Prepare or direct the preparation of accounts payable, reconciliations, back charges, and related invoices
• Prepare and maintain various cost and statistical reports to support project construction activity
• Maintain a safe and secure working environment
• Ensure security, integrity and confidentiality for the project
• Provide assistance with technical systems, software and related information technology
  
  

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Experience

• Minimum of 4+ years of office management experience (Office Experience Preferred), or equivalent combinations of education and experience.
• Extensive knowledge of standard accounting procedures, company policies and procedures, purchasing and receiving procedures, time keeping and payroll procedures, accounts payable, customer billings, cost control and office administration required.
• Strong leadership, teamwork, problem solving, organizational and communication skills are essential.
• Organizational and planning skills
• Communication skills
• Problem analysis and assessment
• Decision making
• Work and time management and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Knowledge of training and supervisory technique
  
  

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.