THE ROLE
The Office Manager will report into the Head of Business Operations . To ensure smooth, compliant, and efficient functioning of the UAE offices through management of office facilities, vendor management, visa coordination, procurement portal monitoring, administrative/operational systems and any other tasks deemed required as part of managing the office operations.
Office & Facilities
- Proactively manage the day-to-day running of the UAE offices
- Front office management, meeting room bookings, office maintenance, cleanliness, equipment upkeep, and supplies are proactively managed
- Order and maintain an inventory of office supplies, including stationery, pantry items, IT devices etc.
- Conduct regular inventory checks to ensure adequate stock levels are maintained and reorder supplies as needed
- Track the usage of office supplies to ensure cost-efficiency
- Coordinate workspace setup, desk moves, pantry restocking, and repair requests with relevant vendors
- Liaise with contractors regarding any repairs, fit out works and improvements
Administrative & Documentation Support
- Manage business related correspondence (emails, phone calls, mail) for the office, directing inquiries as appropriate to the relevant party
- Maintain organized records of company documentation—licenses, contracts, permits, insurance, and legal documents
- Proactively and timely manage business license renewals, tenancy renewals, and insurance compliance
- Act as liaison with UAE authorities and Free Zone entities for company regulatory submissions
Visa Coordination & Staff Onboarding Logistics
- Manage start to finish visa processes for new hires, renewals, and cancellations (employment and dependents)
- Track Emirates ID, medicals, labour contracts, and ensure timely submissions via government portals (twofour54 (Abu Dhabi Media Freezone) and AXS (Dubai Media City Freezone)
- Support onboarding setup: workspace, equipment, access cards, ID badges, and induction packs
- Ensure offboarding checklists are completed, including asset returns and visa closures.
Vendor & Telecom Management
- Manage vendor relationships related to courier, catering, Etisalat/DU, and supplies
- Manage vendor contract reviews, renewals, and expense tracking
- Coordinate monthly telecom billing reconciliations with Finance
Budget & Expense Support
- Track office-related expenses and support monthly reporting cycles with the Finance team
- Efficient use of company ERP (Workday) for basic accounts related tasks like PO raising and invoicing

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