Sukaina Ahmed, Office Manager | Business Support

Sukaina Ahmed

Office Manager | Business Support

Sky Light Transport DMCC | Sky Light Group

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Master's degree, Business Administration
Experience
11 years, 3 Months

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Total years of experience :11 years, 3 Months

Office Manager | Business Support at Sky Light Transport DMCC | Sky Light Group
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since September 2022

Handle written and verbal communication on behalf of C-Level Executives (group of companies), maintaining strict confidentiality concerning sensitive business and personal information.
Manage calendars and scheduling for C-Level Executives. Organizing travel, meetings, conference calls and webinars. Drafting weekly reports, managing budgets, updating project logs and conducting research.
Handle corporate services for companies set up in DMCC, IFZA, UAQ FTZ and ADGM. Services include consultation, business set up, license registration and renewals, Know-Your-Customer process (banking), and employee services (HR).
Well versed with processes pertaining to notarization / attestation of documents, ESR assessment and notification, Corporate Tax, Business accounting, and handling day to day business requirements and requests via business portals.
Develop corporate SOPs, handle contracts and price negotiations with office vendors, service providers, office lease, and all aspects of the offices space/infrastructure planning including execution of equipment procurement, layouts, and office systems. Manage and maintain document management system, oversee office facilities and maintenance services.

Administrator – Human Resources at The Emirates Group
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • October 2021 to August 2022

Event Management (Oct - Dec); Planned, coordinated and executed tasks for Rugby 7s event, including budgeting, logistics, catering, managing contracts, security access and organizing transportation for up to 200 staff and volunteers (medical).
Compiled data in accordance with set deadlines, conducted research, prepared training material and reviewed existing material to determine appropriateness and relevance. Ensured translation of assigned tasks into efficient actions and monitoring team performance.
Lead monthly invoice reconciliation with stakeholders; verification of charges, monitoring reconciliation status and turnaround time to ensure timely payment, and rectifying discrepant or missing invoices.
Maintained the document management system for the department (Employee Assistance Program); ensure documents go through a documented and approved review-and-approval process before being stored, and proper and timely distribution.

Administrative Officer at The Emirates Group
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • March 2016 to June 2020

Provided effective support in the development and implementation of departmental policies, procedures, and controls that met relevant procedural/legislative requirements and standards, and facilitated the implementation of departmental system improvements.
Worked closely with management and employees (admin), providing hands-on and strategic input, insight, and advice on people-related issues: talent management, employee relations, coaching/development, compensation, conflict management, organizational development, and training.
Managed the forecasting of expenses, as well as recording of accruals and tracking of expenses, contributing to the annual budget planning process.
Responsible for overseeing the processing of department payroll; ensured processing of reimbursements and claims, and preparing quarterly statistical reports.
Managed multiple mailboxes; processed and screened incoming patient and staff correspondence, including handling customer/patient complaints and queries.
Conducted monthly EPR audits based on KPIs, performed data analysis, and drafted monthly reports.
Responsible for the management and coordination of staff rosters for 3 sub-departments within Medical Services.
Responsible for allocating access to staff, including contingent workers, to application software, restricted areas within the department, and monitoring health and safety compliance within the facilities to ensure staff and patient safety.

Executive Secretary / Administrator at The Emirates Group
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • September 2011 to February 2016

Maintained an active calendar of appointments; completing expense reports; composing and preparing correspondence; arranging complex and detailed travel plans, itineraries, and agendas; and compiling documents for travel-related meetings.

Researched, prioritized, and followed up on incoming issues and concerns addressed to the Executive, including those of a sensitive or confidential nature. Determined appropriate course of action, referral, or response.

Handled all aspects of corporate meetings and special events. Coordinated services for events, such as accommodation, transportation, facilities, catering, signage, displays, printing, and event security. Maintained records of event aspects including financial details. Monitored event activities to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and laws.

Successfully completed critical aspects of deliverables with a hands-on approach and prioritizing conflicting needs; handled matters expeditiously, proactively, and followed-through on projects to successful completion, often with deadline pressures.

Ensured operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; troubleshooting malfunctions; and maintaining equipment inventories.

Education

Master's degree, Business Administration
  • at Ascencia Business School
  • June 2024
Diploma, Aviation Ground Handling
  • at Edith Cowan University (Emirates Aviation College)
  • April 2024
Master's degree, Master's in Business Administration
  • at Ascencia Business School [College De Paris]
  • January 2020
High school or equivalent, Diploma in Aviation Ground Handling
  • at Edith Cowan University (EAC)
  • January 2012

Specialties & Skills

Project Management
Customer Service
Team Management
Administration
Operations Management
OFFICE ADMINISTRATION
PLANNING
ACCOUNTING
CORPORATE TAX
BUSINESS REQUIREMENTS
RESEARCH
CORPORATE SERVICES
SCHEDULING
CUSTOMER SERVICE
DATABASE MANAGEMENT
COMMUNICATION
CRITICAL THINKING
PROBLEM SOLVING
DECISION MAKING
TECHNICAL
TIME MANAGEMENT
OPERATIONAL
TEAMWORK
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
OFFICE MANAGEMENT
NEGOTIATION

Languages

English
Expert
Hindi
Intermediate
Swahili
Intermediate
Arabic
Intermediate
French
Beginner

Hobbies

  • Photography
  • Traveling